Janusz Gortat Explained

Janusz Gortat
Nationality:Polish
Nickname:Długi (Long)
Height:186cm (73inches)
Weight:Light heavyweight
Birth Date:5 November 1948
Birth Place:Brzozów, Poland
Total:317
Wins:272
Losses:38
Draws:7
No Contests:0

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 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

1976 Olympic results

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Notes and References

  1. News: Legenda polskiego boksu nie żyje. Janusz Gortat zmarł w wieku 75 lat. Dwukrotny medalista olimpijski był ojcem Marcina Gortata . 19 December 2023 . Super Express Sport . 19 December 2023.