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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Andrzej Jan Gołota (Script error: No such module "IPA".; born 5 January 1968),[1] best known as Andrew Golota, is a Polish former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2013. He challenged four times for a heavyweight world title (by all four major sanctioning bodies), and as an amateur won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 1988 Olympics. Despite his accomplishments and more than 40 professional wins, Golota is perhaps best known for twice being disqualified against Riddick Bowe for repeated low blows in fights that Golota was winning. On October 4, 1997, he became the first Pole to challenge for a heavyweight boxing crown when he fought WBC champion Lennox Lewis at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He had a bout with Mike Tyson in 2000, which he first withdrew from, but afterward was ruled no-contest. In November 2016, Golota was inducted into the Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame.[2]

Amateur career

The Warsaw-born, Golota had 111 wins and 10 losses in an amateur career that culminated in his winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Golota won other international amateur tournaments as well.

In 1990, he got into a fight with a machinist "about half a foot and 50 pounds smaller" in a bar in Poland. Facing charges of assault and battery, he fled rather than risk five years in prison. [3] Later that year, he married an American citizen of Polish descent and settled in Chicago.[4] Gołota's Olympic results were as follows:

Professional career

In 1992, Golota turned professional, knocking out Roosevelt Shuler in three rounds. He had three more knockouts and then went the distance for the first time, defeating Robert Smith in six rounds. He won his next 16 fights by knockout. His wins included Bobby Crabtree and Jeff Lampkin. Following his KO of Crabtree he was featured in Ring Magazine's new faces section. Soon after, he faced a respected contender, Maron Wilson. Golota won a ten-round decision. He won his next five bouts by knockout. His opponents included Samson Po'uha and Darnell Nicholson, both of whom were considered fringe contenders at the time. The win over Po'uha was memorable for the moment in which Gołota bit Po'uha on the side of the neck, two years before the bite-including rematch between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson.[5]

Golota vs. Bowe I & II

Template:BLP unreferenced section Template:Main article Golota's first high-profile fight came against former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe. Bowe had not fought in nearly a year since his third and final fight with Evander Holyfield, which he won by technical knockout in the eighth round, and had said regarding his opponent, "how do you train for a bum?", paying no attention to his opponent's win–loss record. The fight was held at Madison Square Garden on 11 July 1996, and was televised by HBO as part of its World Championship Boxing series.

Early in the fight it appeared that Bowe had underestimated his opponent's skills. However, Golota's penchant for not following the rules was also showcased in this fight as he took to striking Bowe below the belt. After being repeatedly warned, referee Wayne Kelly began deducting points from Golota and had done so twice prior to the seventh round. Early in that round, Kelly took a third point from Golota for again punching Bowe below the belt, and warned him that if he did so again, he was going to lose the fight. Golota continued to fight and with less than a minute left in the round landed several hard shots that appeared to have Bowe staggered. However, with 37 seconds remaining in the round Golota dropped Bowe with another punch directly to the groin, and Kelly disqualified him. What ensued was a dramatic riot that left a large number of civilians and policemen injured, including Gołota himself, who was hit by a member of Bowe's entourage with a two-way radio and required eleven stitches to close a cut on his head. The riot, which has been named "Riot at the Garden", was called Event of the Year by Ring Magazine.

The controversy of Golota vs. Bowe I created interest in a rematch, which was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 14, 1996. Golota vs. Bowe II was on Pay Per View and Gołota once again led Bowe on the scorecards only to be disqualified in the ninth round by referee Eddie Cotton, again for multiple shots to Bowe's groin. This fight also proved to be controversial, and a protest was filed by Gołota's camp to try to overturn the fight's result. Michael Katz, a sportswriter, coined the term Foul Pole for Gołota. Both fights are featured on HBO's documentary Legendary Nights The Tale of Bowe Golota. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Championship fight with Lewis

Template:Main article Despite two losses in a row, Gołota became the WBC number one contender. On 4 October 1997, he received a shot at the world's Heavyweight championship against Lennox Lewis in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Gołota was knocked out in the first round.

Gołota subsequently claimed that an injection of lidocaine for tendonitis in his right knee given to him by his physician shortly before the fight made him woozy and impaired his vision. The adverse effects of lidocaine include dizziness, blurred vision, seizures. As a result, he filed a medical malpractice suit against his physician, claiming that the injection had cost him the fight and a deal with HBO for $21 million to broadcast his next four to five fights.[6][7]

Later career

Template:BLP one source Template:Main article Gołota's boxing career continued with his beating former 2-time world champion Tim Witherspoon by decision. In his next match, he lost to Michael Grant by a knockout in the tenth round in one of The Ring's 1999 fights of the year. Gołota scored two knockdowns of Grant in the first round. He was ahead on all three judges' scorecards in the tenth round when he himself was knocked down. When asked by referee Randy Neuman whether he wanted to continue, he shook his head twice and then haltingly answered "No".[8]

In 2000, Gołota fought in China beating Marcus Rhodes with a third-round knockout. Later in 2000, he faced former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson knocked Golota down in the first round, and in between rounds Golota told his corner to stop the fight but his corner talked him into continuing. In the third round, as he had done in the Grant match, Gołota told the referee he did not want to continue, despite his team desperately urging him on. He later claimed a headbutt impaired him during the fight, which was one of his main reasons for deciding not to continue. The result of the fight was later changed to no contest when Tyson failed a post fight drug test, testing positive for marijuana. Following the Tyson fight, Gołota was inactive for nearly three years before returning to the ring on 14 August 2003. He scored a technical knockout of journeyman Brian Nix in the seventh round. On November 15, Golota knocked out Terrence Lewis in the sixth round at Verona, New York.

Later World title shots

Template:Main article Gołota then received a second world title shot, fighting IBF heavyweight champion Chris Byrd at New York City's Madison Square Garden on 17 April 2004. The fight resulted in a draw.

On 13 November 2004, Gołota received his second world title shot in a row. Despite knocking down WBA champion John Ruiz twice within the bout, he lost by unanimous decision.[9]

Golota received his third world title try in a row on 21 May 2005 against WBO champion Lamon Brewster. Though heavily favored to win, Gołota lost when Brewster knocked him down three times inside the first round, prompting the referee to stop the bout. On 9 June 2007, he beat Jeremy Bates in the 2nd round by technical knockout. Gołota fought Kevin McBride on October 6, 2007 in Madison Square Garden and won by TKO in the 6th round, winning the inaugural IBF North American Heavyweight championship.[10]

On 19 January 2008, Gołota defeated Mike Mollo by unanimous decision in 12 rounds to win the World Boxing Association Fedelatin heavyweight championship belt. In January, 2009, Gołota lost by first-round TKO to Ray Austin. On 24 October 2009 in Łódź, Gołota fought Tomasz Adamek and lost by TKO in the 5th round. The event was hosted on Polsat TV, it was also broadcast live online on ipla.tv platform. It was the largest live internet transmission in Poland. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
52 Loss 41–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Przemysław Saleta KO 6 (10), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Feb 2013 Ergo Arena, Gdańsk, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 41–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tomasz Adamek TKO 5 (10), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Oct 2009 Atlas Arena, Łódź, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 41–7–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ray Austin RTD 1 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Nov 2008 Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, ChinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 41–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Mollo UD 12 19 Jan 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA Fedelatin heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 40–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kevin McBride TKO 6 (12), 2:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Oct 2007 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF North American heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 39–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jeremy Bates TKO 2 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jun 2007 Spodek, Katowice, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 38–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lamon Brewster TKO 1 (12), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 May 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 38–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". John Ruiz UD 12 13 Nov 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Template:DrawDraw 38–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chris Byrd SD 12 17 Apr 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 38–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terrence Lewis TKO 6 (10), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Nov 2003 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 37–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Nix TKO 7 (10), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Aug 2003 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 NC 36–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Tyson RTD 3 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Oct 2000 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Originally an RTD win for Tyson, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug testScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–4 Orlin Norris UD 10 16 Jun 2000 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 35–4 Marcus Rhode TKO 3 (10), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Apr 2000 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, ChinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 34–4 Michael Grant TKO 10 (12), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Nov 1999 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Quinn Navarre TKO 6 (10) 26 Jun 1999 Centennial Hall, Wrocław, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Jesse Ferguson UD 10 30 Jan 1999 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Tim Witherspoon UD 10 2 Oct 1998 Centennial Hall, Wrocław, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–3 Corey Sanders UD 10 21 Jul 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 Jack Basting TKO 3 (10), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 May 1998 Trump Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Eli Dixon KO 6 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Apr 1998 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 28–3 Lennox Lewis KO 1 (12), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Oct 1997 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 28–2 Riddick Bowe DQ 9 (10), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Dec 1996 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Golota disqualified for repeated low blowsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 28–1 Riddick Bowe DQ 7 (12), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Jul 1996 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Golota disqualified for repeated low blowsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Danell Nicholson RTD 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Mar 1996 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Charles Hostetter TKO 2 (10), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Jan 1996 Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Jason Waller TKO 2 (10) 18 Nov 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 West Turner TKO 1 (8), 0:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Aug 1995 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Samson Po'uha TKO 5 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 May 1995 Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Marion Wilson UD 10 11 Apr 1995 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Dwayne Hall TKO 1 (8) 26 Jan 1995 Rosemont, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Darren Hayden TKO 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Nov 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Jeff Lampkin RTD 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Aug 1994 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Jesse Shelby TKO 2 (8), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jun 1994 Bismark Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Terry Davis TKO 1 (10), 1:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 May 1994 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Larry Davis KO 1 (8) 16 Mar 1994 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Donnell Wingfield TKO 1 (8) 14 Jan 1994 Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Calvin Jones TKO 2 (6) 23 Nov 1993 Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Andre Smith KO 1 (8), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Sep 1993 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Marion Wilson PTS 8 10 Jul 1993 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Carlton West TKO 2 (8) 22 Jun 1993 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Kevin P. Porter KO 3 (6) 15 May 1993 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Bobby Crabtree TKO 2 (10), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Mar 1993 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Andre Crowder TKO 1 (6) 5 Feb 1993 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Eddie Taylor TKO 1 (8), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Dec 1992 Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Aaron Brown TKO 2 (6) 3 Oct 1992 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 James Holly KO 1 (6) 28 Aug 1992 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Robert Smith PTS 6 24 Jul 1992 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Joey Christjohn TKO 1 (6) 20 Jun 1992 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Charles Presswood KO 1 (4) 27 Mar 1992 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Joe Jones KO 1 (4), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Feb 1992 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Roosevelt Shuler TKO 3 (4) 7 Feb 1992 United Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Television viewership

Poland

Date Fight Viewership (avg.) Network Source(s)
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Andrew Golota vs. Tim Witherspoon
12,500,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Polsat [11][12]
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Chris Byrd vs. Andrew Golota
1,309,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		TVN [13]
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Andrew Golota vs. Tomasz Adamek
8,190,000 – 13,000,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Polsat [14][15][16]
Total viewership 21,999,000 – 26,809,000

Pay-per-view bouts

Date Fight Pay-per-view buys Network Source(s)
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Andrew Golota vs. Przemysław Saleta
120,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Cyfra+ PPV [17]
Total sales 120,000 Cyfra+ PPV

United States

Pay-per-view bouts

Date Fight Pay-per-view buys Network Source(s)
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Lennox Lewis vs. Andrew Golota
300,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		HBO PPV [18]
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Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota
450,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Showtime PPV [19]
Template:Dts Chris Byrd vs. Andrew Golota
75,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Spike TV/King Vision [20][21]
Template:Dts John Ruiz vs. Andrew Golota
120,000
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		HBO PPV [22]
Total sales 945,000

Other

Golota took part in Census 2010 commercials, recorded in Polish and English. In 2010, he appeared in the Polish edition of Dancing with the Stars (Taniec z Gwiazdami) with partner Magdalena Soszyńska-Michno. In his first appearance he danced the waltz. He was eliminated on 7 November 2010, at the quarter final stage and he finished in 5th place. Script error: No such module "Unsubst". He has also participated in Polish version of The Mole (Agent - Gwiazdy), he has been eliminated and finished in eighth place.

References

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  3. ↑ "Down and Dirty", sportsillustrated.cnn.com; retrieved 8 March 2015.
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  5. ↑ BraggingRightsCorner.com Template:Webarchive; accessed 8 March 2015.
  6. ↑ Ackert, Kristie, "Golata Sues Own Doctor Over Shot" Script error: No such module "Unsubst"., nydailynews.com; accessed 8 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "Golota Says Injection Made Him Feel Woosy", The New York Times; accessed 8 March 2015.
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  20. ↑ Where are the new heavyweights? By Dan Rafael, USA TODAY
  21. ↑ 2004-04-17 Chris Byrd vs Andrew Golota - IBF World Heavyweight Title
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Sporting positions

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New title IBF North American
heavyweight champion
6 October 2007 – January 2008
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Title next held by
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA Fedelatin
heavyweight champion
19 January 2008 – November 2008
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