Andrzej Biegalski facts for kids

Andrzej Biegalski was a famous Polish boxer. He was born on March 5, 1953, and passed away on March 14, 2017. He was known for being a strong heavyweight champion. He competed in many big boxing events. In 1974, he reached the quarterfinal round at the World Championships in Havana. This meant he was one of the top eight boxers in the world.

A Champion's Journey

Andrzej Biegalski had a very successful boxing career. His biggest win was in June 1975. He won a gold medal at the European Championship in Katowice, Poland. In that competition, he famously beat Peter Hussing from Germany. He won by a powerful knockout (KO).

After this big win, it was hard for him to keep up the same level of success. He competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. There, he lost his first match to John Tate. Biegalski also took part in the European Championship again in 1979.

National Titles

Andrzej Biegalski was a national champion in Poland three times.

• In 1974, he won the heavyweight division.
• In 1978, he won the heavyweight division again.
• In 1979, he won the superheavyweight competition.

Olympic Challenge

Andrzej Biegalski represented Poland at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He was a heavyweight boxer. Here is how he performed:

• Round of 32: He had a "bye," meaning he did not have to fight in this round.
• Round of 16: He lost to John Tate from the United States. The judges decided John Tate won with a score of 5-0.

Life After Boxing

Later in his life, Andrzej Biegalski also became involved in politics. This means he worked to help make decisions for his community or country.