"We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Janusz Gortat, an outstanding Polish boxer," the Polish Boxing Association said on Tuesday.
It added that Janusz Gortat was "a legendary figure in Polish boxing" and a two-time Olympic bronze medalist in the light heavyweight category, at Munich in 1972 and Montreal in 1976.
He also won a silver medal for Poland at the European championships in 1973.
Born on November 5, 1948, Janusz Gortat dominated the ring for years, winning a total of six Polish championship titles individually and six team titles with the Legia Warsaw club, the Polish Boxing Association said on its website.
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Source: IAR, PAP