Janusz Gortat
Janusz Gortat | |
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| Born | 5 November 1948 |
| Died | 19 December 2023 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Other names | Długi (Long) |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 317 |
| Wins | 272 |
| Losses | 38 |
| Draws | 7 |
| No contests | 0 |
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Representing  Poland
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1972 Munich | Light Heavyweight |
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1976 Montreal | Light Heavyweight |
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1973 Belgrade | Light Heavyweight
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Janusz Kazimierz Gortat (5 November 1948 – 19 December 2023) was a Polish
Summer Olympics, in 1972 and 1976. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division (up to 81 kg) after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winners (Leon Spinks of the United States in 1976 and Mate Parlov
of Yugoslavia in 1972).
Born in
NBA basketball player Marcin Gortat and boxer Robert Gortat. He died on 19 December 2023, at the age of 75.[1]
1972 Olympic results
- Round of 32: Defeated Jaroslav Král (Czechoslovakia) by decision, 5–0
- Round of 16: Defeated Raymond Russell (United States) by decision, 3–2
- Quarterfinal: Defeated Rudi Hornig (West Germany) KO 1
- Semifinal: Lost to Mate Parlov (Yugoslavia) by decision, 0–5
1976 Olympic results
- Round of 32: Defeated Miloslav Popović (Yugoslavia) on points, 3–2
- Round of 16: Defeated Georgi Stoymenov(Bulgaria) TKO 3
- Quarterfinal: Defeated Juan Domingo Suarez(Argentina) on points, 4–1
- Semifinal: Lost to Leon Spinks (United States) on points, 0–5
References
- ^ "Legenda polskiego boksu nie żyje. Janusz Gortat zmarł w wieku 75 lat. Dwukrotny medalista olimpijski był ojcem Marcina Gortata". Super Express Sport. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
External links
- databaseOlympics
- Janusz Gortat profile at the official website of the Polish Olympic Committee
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