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Janusz Gortat

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Janusz Gortat
Born(1948-11-05)5 November 1948
Died19 December 2023(2023-12-19) (aged 75)
NationalityPolish
Other namesDługi (Long)
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Boxing record
Total fights317
Wins272
Losses38
Draws7
No contests0
Janusz Gortat
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Poland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich Light Heavyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal Light Heavyweight
European Amateur Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Belgrade Light Heavyweight

Janusz Kazimierz Gortat (5 November 1948 – 19 December 2023) was a Polish boxer, who represented his native country at two consecutive 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 the eventual winners (Leon Spinks of the United States in 1976 and Mate Parlov of Yugoslavia in 1972).

Born in Brzozów, he was the father of NBA basketball player Marcin Gortat and boxer Robert Gortat. He died on 19 December 2023, at the age of 75.[1]

1972 Olympic results

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
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