Golovkin To Defend Titles Against 'Lights Out' Wade

Middleweight World ChampionGennady “GGG” Golovkin will make his return to the Fabulous Forum on Saturday, April 23 to defend his world titles against undefeated, mandatory challenger Dominic “Lights Out” Wade.

The event will be televised Live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

“I’m happy to fight again at the Forum in front of my fans and friends in Los Angeles. Dominic Wade is a very hungry and skilled middleweight who is undefeated and will be another big test for me,” said Golovkin. “Thanks to my Coach Abel Sanchez, my promoter Tom Loeffler, my team, HBO and the Forum for another opportunity to defend my middleweight titles.”

Stated Wade, "I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to fight ‘GGG’ for the IBF Middleweight Championship on April 23rd! I’ve worked hard my entire career to get to this point. I’m poised and ready to take on the challenge. I thank my Manager Jerry Vines, #TeamWade and all of my trainers, opponents and supporters for preparing me for this moment."

“We’re excited to announce Gennady’s next world title defense against Dominic Wade along with his return to the Fabulous Forum, “said Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions. “Since fighting at the Stubhub Center in October 2013, the Southern California boxing fans have embraced Gennady as the biggest ticket seller in the State and we’re expecting another massive crowd and an outstanding night on April 23.”

“The Fabulous Forum has been the Southern California home for decades to the biggest stars in the sports and entertainment world and we’re honored to add ‘GGG’ to that distinguished list.”

Stated Tom Brown of TGB Promotions about the world title fight, "Dominic is a young and hungry middleweight with an outstanding amateur pedigree that jumped at an opportunity so many have avoided"

"Knockout excitement in the ring has grown synonymous for fans with just one letter repeated three times,