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Bernard Hightower

2026-02-18T11:36:42Z

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Please update with amateur bouts that were emailed. All boats were correct, I verified them.And I trust the sender 100pct. Please add all the amateur bouts to the record of bernard hightower.[
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== Notes ==
*As a amateur boxer Hightower won the Chicago Golden Gloves Open division 178 lbs title in 1984 over Larry Burrell. Hightower was the runner-up in 1983 losing to Johnny Williams.
*Hightower, along with his job as an X-Ray technician, works as a professional boxing judge in Illinois.
*As a boxer Hightower retired with a final record of 7-0.
*[http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=5347| Amateur record (partial)]

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John Schirico

2026-02-11T19:56:00Z

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[[File:SCHIRICO-JOHN p.jpg|thumb|left|130px|John Phillip Schirico]]
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Schirico had brief experiences as a boxer and a [[:Image:John Schirico.jpg|cornerman]] along with officiating as an amateur and professional judge.
 
 
Served as an advisor for Lt. Heavyweight [[Bob Wallace]] & Middleweight [[Krzysztof Golanski]]

 

'''[[:Category:John Schirico Gallery|John Schirico Gallery]]''' 
 

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Leo Podgorski

2026-02-11T19:42:42Z

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* '''[[:Category:Leo Podgorski Gallery|Leo Podgorski Gallery]]'''
Leo P. Podgorski was the older brother of [[Stan Podgorski]], younger brother of [[Pete Podgorski]] and uncle of Mike
& [[Matthew Podgorski]]
* Total Pro. record of opposition, at time of meeting '''5 - 3 - 0'''
* Inducted into the Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame 2020.

Wikipedia
* https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/5140685
=== Amateur Career ===
* 1972 Chicago Park District 105 lb. Jr. Division champ
* 1973 [[Chicago Golden Gloves]] Novice Division 112 lb. Champ.
* 1974 Winner of Regional tournament, Fox Valley WI. and runner-up in State Tournament.
* Early 1975 Leo Became one of the youngest boxers to win a [[Chicago Park District Open Champions]], winning the 126 lb. Open Division City Title at the age of 17 yrs. 
* Final Amateur Record 64 - 47
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtyAIfIQP5s youtube] clips of some amateur bouts, clips include brothers Pete and Stan.

As an amateur, Podgorski fought many tough open division boxers, many who later competed as professionals, such as [[Pete Sanchez]], [[Wayne Lynumn]], [[Tony Reed]], [[Joey Adelfio]], [[Jose Mendoza]], [[Art Salas]] and [[Ali Kareem Muhammad]].

Leo's best amateur wins were his Golden Gloves finals victory over [[Brian G. Doherty]] who went on to become Alderman of Chicago's 41st Ward and his toe to toe battle with [[Luis Aguilar]] in an open division Golden Gloves tournament, semi-final match.
* Leo Podgorski Sr. was employed for a couple of years as a Chicago Park District boxing instructor at Portage Park.

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Pete Podgorski

2026-02-11T19:33:36Z

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*'''[[:Category:Pete Podgorski Gallery|Pete Podgorski Photo Gallery]]'''
* Total record of opposition at time of meeting, '''230-129-27
===Purported Amateur Career Record===
* Amateur record: [http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=3550 45-12, 20 Knockouts (RSC)] Listing on boxrec is 42-9 missing six bouts, 3 wins 3 losses, afaik. Not included because of not having specific dates, names etc. for those bouts.
* 1972, Chicago, C.Y.O. 147 lb. Champion Novice tile.
* 1973, Wisconsin, Fox Valley - Golden Gloves 147 lb. Champion Open Division.
* 1973, April, September, Fought as a member of U.S.A. Boxing Teams at Welterweight and Jr. Middleweight.
* Results include a TKO win over Terry Wingo in 1973 on a supporting bout of card, USA vs. Poland. Also a Split Decision loss to Terrance Riordan of Ireland at Soldiers Field in Chicago as a member of USA team vs. Ireland.
* 1977, March 31st (last amateur bout) - Won Chicago Park District, 156 lb. Open Division Championship vs [[Allen Muleman Alexander]].

Podgorski's amateur record includes wins over several tournament champions, many of whom turned professional: [[Allen Muleman Alexander]], [[Robert Hughes]], [[Harold Scully Jr.]], [[Johnny Lira]], [[Willie LaBoy]], [[Warren Thunder]], [[Lewis Velez]], [[Frank Mc Govern]], [[Stan Cooper]], [[Enrique Maldonado]], [[Rick Wilson]], [[Jose Mendoza]], [[Tony Kitchenakow ]] and [[William Page|Billy 'Shane' Page]].

* Catchphrase during Final instructions as referee,'Come out bangin'at the Bell!'
=== Professional Titles ===

* United States Mid-West Regional Light Middleweight Title [http://boxrec.com/title/USAMIDW?division=Light%20Middleweight]
* United States Mid-American Regional Light Middleweight Title [http://boxrec.com/title/USAMIDA?division=Light%20Middleweight]
* note *** Listing of titles later changed from Light Middleweight to Super Welterweight

=== Officiating Record ===
As of April 2016, Podgorski has officiated 100+ total title bouts and eliminators.

World Championship Title bouts, Officiated as a referee and judge (64).

Location of bouts officiated and title bouts worked as Supervisor include traveling to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden and several States in the U.S.A.

* Title bout officiating [[Officiating_History_-_Title_Bouts:_Pete_Podgorski_Referee-Judge|history]]
=== Notable Fights Refereed ===

* [[Victor Emilio Ramirez vs. Ola Afolabi]] (2015-04-10) [[IBF]] World Cruiserweight Title ''TyC Sports Argentina TV''
* [[Jordan Shimmell]] vs.[[Damon McCreary]] (04-14-2014) * USA FOX Sports 1
* [[Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler (2nd meeting)]] (2013-5-25) [[IBF]] & [[WBA]] World Titles * [[HBO]]
* [[Adrian Granados vs. Kermit Cintron]] ( 2013-3-22) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Jose Luis Castillo vs. Ivan Popoca]] (2012-07-13) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Thomas Oosthuizen vs William Gare]] (2011 06 04) [[IBO]]
* [[Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee]] (2011-03-19) [[IBF]] * [[Showtime]]
* [[Sergey Kovalev vs Dallas Vargas]] (2010-11-19)
* [[Ronald Hearns vs. Shadrack Kipruto]] (2009-12-12)
* [[Fres Oquendo vs. Bruce Seldon]] (2009-7-24) [[NABA]] '''Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Nonito Donaire vs. Raul Martinez]] (2009-04-19) [[IBF]] & [[IBO]]
* [[Mariusz Wach]] vs. [[Eric Boose]] ( 2008-07-11 ) '''Heavyweights *''' [[ESPN]]
* [[Tavoris Cloud vs. Mike Wood]] (2008-03-28) [[USBA]], [[NABA]] & [[NABO]]
* [[Daniel Jacobs]] vs. [[Hector Lopez]] (2008-01-25)
* [[Orlando Salido vs. Hector Julio Avila]] (2007-12-14) [[IBF]] Eliminator * [[Solo Boxeo]]
* [[John Ruiz]] vs. [[Otis Tisdale]] (2007-10-13) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Arthur Abraham vs. Khoren Gevor]] (2007-08-18) [[IBF]]
* [[Nate Campbell]] vs. [[Matt Zegan]] (2006-10-07) [[IBF]] Eliminator
* [[Tomasz Bonin vs. Fernely Feliz]] (2005-11-26) [[IBC]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Alejandro Garcia]] vs. [[Luca Messi]] (2005-08-13) [[WBA]]
* [[Alejandro Garcia]] vs. [[Rhoshii Wells]] (2005-05-21) [[WBA]] Interim
* [[Vic Darchinyan vs. Mzukisi Sikali]] (2005-03-27) [[IBF]], [[IBO]]
* [[David Diaz]] vs. [[Emanuel Augustus]] (2004-01-30)
* [[Sven Ottke vs. Mads Larsen]] (2003-09-06) [[IBF]] & [[WBA]]
* [[James Crawford vs. Joseph Hughes]] (2002-06-28) Mid-West title
* [[Ben Tackie vs. Teddy Reid]] (2002-01-25) [[NABF]] & [[IBF]] Eliminator * [[ESPN]]
* [[Tue Bjorn Thomsen]] vs. [[Rob Calloway]] (2001-09-21) [[IBC]] World Super Cruiserweight Title
* [[Brian Nielsen]] vs. [[Dicky Ryan]] '''II''' (2000-12-01) Heavyweights
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Jeremy Williams]] (2000-04-28) [[International Boxing Council|IBC]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Brian Nielsen]] vs. [[Troy Weida]] (2000-01-14) [[IBC]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Greg Page]] vs. [[Terrence Lewis]] (2000-02-09) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Jimmy Paul]] vs. [[Ali Kareem Muhammad]] (1999-10-28)
* [[Terry Ray vs. Sampson Cohen]] (1999-01-23) [[WBF]] World Cruiserweight Title
* [[Paul Spadafora]] vs. [[Rocky Martinez]] (1999-01-22) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Peter H Madsen]] (1998-11-27) [[World Boxing Federation|WBF]]Super-Middleweight
* [[Iran Barkley]] vs. [[Tony LaRosa (of Chicago)|Tony LaRosa]] (1998-08-22) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Meldrick Taylor vs. Rafael Salas]] (1998-08-06) Middleweights
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Fredrik Alvarez]] (1998-06-05) [[WBF]] Super-Middleweight
* [[Glen Johnson]] vs. [[Merqui Sosa]] (1997-12-13)
* [[Mads Larsen]] vs. [[Soon Botes]] (1997-11-14) [[IBO]] Super Middleweight Title
* [[Anthony Jones]] vs. [[Jorge Vaca]] (1997-07-11)
*[[Larry Donald]] vs. [[Cleveland Woods]] (1997-01-24) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Dwight Davison]] vs. [[Eddie White]] (1996-11-27) [[IBO]]
* [[Brian Nielsen vs Mike Hunter]] (1996-05-31) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Henry Maske vs. Duran Williams]] (1996-02-17) [[IBF]] [[RTL]]
* [[Andrew Golota]] vs.[[Jesse Shelby]] (1994-06-18) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[James Toney]] vs. [[Vinson Durham]] (1994-05-18) non-title bout for [[IBF]] Champion.
* [[Lupe Pintor]] vs. [[Kevin Sedam]] (11-18-1994)
*[[Andrew Golota]] vs. [[Donnell Wingfield]] (1994-01-14) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Tom Johnson vs. Stephane Haccoun]] (1993-11-30) [[IBF]]
* [[Danell Nicholson vs. Michael Greer]] ( 1993-08-27) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Lenny LaPaglia vs. Daryl Fromm]] (1993-08-20) [[IBO]]
* [[Pat Coleman]] vs. [[Saoul Mamby]] (1993-04-23)
* [[Michael Carbajal vs. Jose Manuel Diaz]] (1992-10-14) non-title bout for [[IBF]] Champion
* [[Vinnie Letizia vs.Jackie Beard]] (1992-08-28) IL
* [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]] vs. [[Andre Crowder]] (1991-12-13) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Quincy Taylor vs. Armando Rodriguez]] (1990-12-13) [[IBF]] Inter-continental
* [[Lee Roy Murphy vs.Terry Armstrong]] (1990-09-12) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[James Warring]] vs. [[Craig Bodzianowski]] (1989-11-10) Crusierwieghts
*[[Mike Evans]] vs. [[Joey Christjohn]] (1988-12-07) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Oliver McCall]] vs. [[Bruce Johnson]] (1988-10-01) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Mike Evans vs. David Jaco]] (1988-05-21) '''Mid-West Heavyweight title'''
* [[Buster Drayton]] vs. [[Leroy Jones (Arizona)]] (1987-12-05)
* [[Kimmuel Odum]] vs. [[Stan Johnson]] (1987-2-17) pro. debut as referee, '''Heavyweights'''

===Notable Fights Judged===

* [[Chris van Heerden]] vs. [[Sebastian Andres Lujan]] (06-16-2012) [[IBO]]
* [[Brian Magee vs. Hacine Cherifi]] ( 11-22-2003 ) [[IBO]]
* [[Cory Spinks vs. Larry Marks]] ( 08-17-2001 ) [[USBA]]
* [[Johnny Bredahl vs. Alexandre Da Silva]] ( 12-01-2000 ) [[IBC]] & WBA Int'Cont.
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Ole Klemetsen]] Vacant IBA Light Heavyweight Title
* [[Shane Mosley vs. Golden Johnson]] ( 01-09-1999 ) [[IBF]]
* [[Jesper Jensen vs. Vuyani Nene]] ( 06-05-1998 ) [[IBC]]
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Don Steele]] (11-14-1997) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Larry Holmes]] ( 01-24-1997 ) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Kostya Tszyu vs. Jan Piet Bergman]] ( 09-14-1996 ) [[IBF]]
* [[Harold Mestre vs. Mbulelo Botile]] ( 04-29-1995 ) [[IBF]]
*[[ Orlando Canizales]] vs. [[ Sergio Reyes]] (10-15-1994) [[IBF]]
* [[Kennedy McKinney vs. Rudy Zavala]] (07-17-1993 ) [[IBF]]
*[[Leon Spinks]] vs. [[Lupe Guerra]] (11-15-1991) Heavyweights

===Family Boxing History===
Pete is the son of [[Ray Podgorski]] a retired electrician (local 134) who had one amateur contest. Working the corner for Ray in his bout was NFL Pro football legend Red Grange. Podgorski's opponent received his instructions from NBA star George Mikan.

Brother of professionals, Stan and Leo Podgorski. Pete is the father of former amateur boxers, Mike Podgorski (11-0) who won a Amateur title in the Jr. division defeating future pro [[Francisco Tafoya]] and also the father of [[Matthew Podgorski]], a professional Judge and Referee, who as an amateur compiled a record of 27-6 winning the Chicago Golden Gloves and Park District Tournaments in 1997.

===Title History===

[[Image:USA Midwestern title belt.jpg|center|frame|Mid-West Regional Title belt]]
{{start box}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Wayne Powell]]|
title=[[USA Mid West light middleweight title]]|
after=[[Harold Brazier]]|
years=1985 July 12 – 1986 July 11 '''Vacated'''|
}}

{{end box}}
* Bout originally for: '''USA Mid West Jr. Middleweight title''' Weight class later redefined as Super Welterweight and now listed as '''vacant USA Mid West super welterweight title'''.
 Boxers who Podgorski lost close decisions to, that were ranked either Regional or Worldwide include, [[Harold Brazier]], [[Jack Callahan]] and [[Randy Mitchem]].
'''Family History''' Grandparents, family names - Podgorski/Podgorsky, La Montagne, Lynn, Legenza

'''Amateur Boxing Shows:''' In 1985, 1986 & 1987 Podgorski had the annual Chicago Park District boxing shows of nearby Portage Park held at Dunham Park, the recreation facility that he managed. Pete promoted the shows and embraced the opportunity to train the local participants, make the matches, order professional/type boxing posters and announce the shows. These show preparations were done along with most everything else involved in putting an amateur boxing show together.

'''Listed in the publication''' [[Third Man in the Ring]] [http://books.google.com/books?id=4Wu7jhLWM9wC&pg=PT91&lpg=PT91&dq=pete+podgorski&source=bl&ots=T0_Iou7CaO&sig=ENqNbaFP0nDldRLY4alxYdJb5yc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fba3UvvcHsTr2QX3sIFY&ved=0CGsQ6AEwCDgK#v=onepage&q=pete%20podgorski&f=false google books]

=== External Links ===
* [https://en.wiki2.org/wiki/Pete_Podgorski wiki2.org]
* [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/qa-pete-podgorski-37024 Fightnews Interview] by [[Ray Wheatley]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtyAIfIQP5s Youtube clips of some amateur bouts]
* [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/blog/?p=19970| CBZ HOF article]
* [http://www.boxing.com/illinois_mma_boxing_hof.html Illinois MMA/Boxing HOF article]
* [https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisBoxingHallOfFame?fref=ts Illinois Boxing HOF]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Illinois-State-Martial-Arts-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame/1418582615103000 Illinois Martial Arts/Boxing HOF Webpage]

'''Opinions'''

 

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==International Boxing Federation [[IBF]]/[[USBA]] Board of Directors==
* [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/ibf-33rd-convention-day-4-report-339283 FightNews]
* [http://www.boxing.com/ibf_board_names_pete_podgorski.html Boxing.com]
* [http://notifight.com/elecciones-y-seminario-de-jueces-convencion-fib-en-beijing/ Notifight]

 

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| bgcolor=#ffdead colspan="5" align="center" | '''Officiating History - Title bout record'''
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! bgcolor=#ffdead | Total Bouts Officiated|| bgcolor=#ffdead | Regional & Other Titles Judged || bgcolor=#ffdead | World Title Bouts -Judged || bgcolor=#ffdead | Regional & Other Titles Refereed || bgcolor=#ffdead | World Title Bouts - Refereed
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| align="center" | Totals Incomplete || align="center" | Years Officiated || align="center" | 1987 - 2016 || align="center" | ******* || align="center" | aka Peter Paul Podgorski
| Pete Podgorski has been involved in Boxing most of his life. Along with fighting as an amateur and a professional which was part time also working full-time as a recreation supervisor and part-time as a physical education instructor for elementary schools. Pete also was a referee and judge for amateur and Pro. and participated as a Matchmaker and promoter for amateur shows that he held at the facility he was in charge of for the Chicago Park District. He has been involved in almost every aspect of boxing, training Fighters, working corners along with officiating, which he did the majority of his boxing career.

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[[Category:Podgorski Family]] Pete's family, Raymond Father, Joan La Montagne-Podgorski. Mother. Sisters. Margaret, Penelope & Paris. Brothers Leo & Stanley. (Both amateur & professional boxers)

Fight:3412227

2025-12-17T19:27:25Z

Journeymen:

<fight>3412227</fight> international Boxing Federation USBA Heavyweight Championship, Supervisor, Pete Podgorski
...............American Boxing Organization Intercontinental Jaguar heavyweight title

Fight:3412227

2025-12-17T19:25:38Z

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<fight>3412227</fight> international Boxing Federation USBA Heavyweight Championship, Supervisor, Pete Podgorski
*######### American Boxing Organization Intercontinental Jaguar heavyweight title

Mogens Palle

2025-10-12T09:58:09Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Mogens Palle.jpg|250px|left]]
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'''Mogens Palle''' was the premier promoter in Denmark for 48 years, promoting every top professional that has fought in Denmark during this time. The company is now known as [[Team Palle]], where his daughter [[Bettina Palle]] plays a major role.

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[[Category:Palle Family|Palle, Mogens]] I would like to add to this page that I have been involved in boxing Most of my life and have been involved in almost every aspect. I have met many people and many promoters. I would like to say that Mogen's Palle was one of the best people I have ever met. A gentleman
A sharp boxing person and all around
Top shelf guy, May he rest in peace. God bless. Pete Pod' USA

Mogens Palle

2025-10-12T09:55:03Z

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'''Mogens Palle''' was the premier promoter in Denmark for 48 years, promoting every top professional that has fought in Denmark during this time. The company is now known as [[Team Palle]], where his daughter [[Bettina Palle]] plays a major role.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Palle, Mogens}}
[[Category:Promoters]]
[[Category:Managers]]
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[[Category:IBHOF Members]]

[[Category:Palle Family|Palle, Mogens]] I would like to add to this page that I have been involved in boxing Most of my life and have been involved in almost every aspect. I have met many people and many promoters. I would like to say that Mogen's Palle was one of the best people I have ever met. A gentleman?
A sharp boxing person and all around
Top shelf guy, May he rest in peace. God bless. Pete Pod' USA

Mogens Palle

2025-10-12T09:51:29Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Mogens Palle.jpg|250px|left]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2008 [http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/nonparticipant/palle.html bio]]]
<human>413066</human>
'''Mogens Palle''' was the premier promoter in Denmark for 48 years, promoting every top professional that has fought in Denmark during this time. The company is now known as [[Team Palle]], where his daughter [[Bettina Palle]] plays a major role.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Palle, Mogens}}
[[Category:Promoters]]
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[[Category:Matchmakers]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]

[[Category:Palle Family|Palle, Mogens]] I would like to add to this page that I have been involved in boxing Most of my life and have been involved in almost every aspect. I have met many people and many promoters. I would like to say that Mogen's Palle was one of the best people I have ever met. A gentleman?
A sharp boxing person and all around
Top shelf guy, May he rest in peace. God bless.

Pete Podgorski

2025-10-03T06:48:22Z

Journeymen:

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*'''[[:Category:Pete Podgorski Gallery|Pete Podgorski Photo Gallery]]'''
* Total record of opposition at time of meeting, '''230-129-27
===Purported Amateur Career Record===
* Amateur record: [http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=3550 45-12, 20 Knockouts (RSC)] Listing on boxrec is 42-9 missing six bouts, 3 wins 3 losses, afaik. Not included because of not having specific dates, names etc. for those bouts.
* 1972, Chicago, C.Y.O. 147 lb. Champion Novice tile.
* 1973, Wisconsin, Fox Valley - Golden Gloves 147 lb. Champion Open Division.
* 1973, April, September, Fought as a member of U.S.A. Boxing Teams at Welterweight and Jr. Middleweight.
* Results include a TKO win over Terry Wingo in 1973 on a supporting bout of card, USA vs. Poland. Also a Split Decision loss to Terrance Riordan of Ireland at Soldiers Field in Chicago as a member of USA team vs. Ireland.
* 1977, March 31st (last amateur bout) - Won Chicago Park District, 156 lb. Open Division Championship vs [[Allen Muleman Alexander]].

Podgorski's amateur record includes wins over several tournament champions, many of whom turned professional: [[Allen Muleman Alexander]], [[Robert Hughes]], [[Harold Scully Jr.]], [[Johnny Lira]], [[Willie LaBoy]], [[Warren Thunder]], [[Lewis Velez]], [[Frank Mc Govern]], [[Stan Cooper]], [[Enrique Maldonado]], [[Rick Wilson]], [[Jose Mendoza]], [[Tony Kitchenakow ]] and [[William Page|Billy 'Shane' Page]].

* Catchphrase during Final instructions as referee,'Come out bangin'at the Bell!'
=== Professional Titles ===

* United States Mid-West Regional Light Middleweight Title [http://boxrec.com/title/USAMIDW?division=Light%20Middleweight]
* United States Mid-American Regional Light Middleweight Title [http://boxrec.com/title/USAMIDA?division=Light%20Middleweight]
* note *** Listing of titles later changed from Light Middleweight to Super Welterweight

=== Officiating Record ===
As of April 2016, Podgorski has officiated 100+ total title bouts and eliminators.

World Championship Title bouts, Officiated as a referee and judge (64).

Location of bouts officiated and title bouts worked as Supervisor include traveling to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden and several States in the U.S.A.

* Title bout officiating [[Officiating_History_-_Title_Bouts:_Pete_Podgorski_Referee-Judge|history]]
=== Notable Fights Refereed ===

* [[Victor Emilio Ramirez vs. Ola Afolabi]] (2015-04-10) [[IBF]] World Cruiserweight Title ''TyC Sports Argentina TV''
* [[Jordan Shimmell]] vs.[[Damon McCreary]] (04-14-2014) * USA FOX Sports 1
* [[Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler (2nd meeting)]] (2013-5-25) [[IBF]] & [[WBA]] World Titles * [[HBO]]
* [[Adrian Granados vs. Kermit Cintron]] ( 2013-3-22) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Jose Luis Castillo vs. Ivan Popoca]] (2012-07-13) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Thomas Oosthuizen vs William Gare]] (2011 06 04) [[IBO]]
* [[Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee]] (2011-03-19) [[IBF]] * [[Showtime]]
* [[Sergey Kovalev vs Dallas Vargas]] (2010-11-19)
* [[Ronald Hearns vs. Shadrack Kipruto]] (2009-12-12)
* [[Fres Oquendo vs. Bruce Seldon]] (2009-7-24) [[NABA]] '''Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Nonito Donaire vs. Raul Martinez]] (2009-04-19) [[IBF]] & [[IBO]]
* [[Mariusz Wach]] vs. [[Eric Boose]] ( 2008-07-11 ) '''Heavyweights *''' [[ESPN]]
* [[Tavoris Cloud vs. Mike Wood]] (2008-03-28) [[USBA]], [[NABA]] & [[NABO]]
* [[Daniel Jacobs]] vs. [[Hector Lopez]] (2008-01-25)
* [[Orlando Salido vs. Hector Julio Avila]] (2007-12-14) [[IBF]] Eliminator * [[Solo Boxeo]]
* [[John Ruiz]] vs. [[Otis Tisdale]] (2007-10-13) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Arthur Abraham vs. Khoren Gevor]] (2007-08-18) [[IBF]]
* [[Nate Campbell]] vs. [[Matt Zegan]] (2006-10-07) [[IBF]] Eliminator
* [[Tomasz Bonin vs. Fernely Feliz]] (2005-11-26) [[IBC]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Alejandro Garcia]] vs. [[Luca Messi]] (2005-08-13) [[WBA]]
* [[Alejandro Garcia]] vs. [[Rhoshii Wells]] (2005-05-21) [[WBA]] Interim
* [[Vic Darchinyan vs. Mzukisi Sikali]] (2005-03-27) [[IBF]], [[IBO]]
* [[David Diaz]] vs. [[Emanuel Augustus]] (2004-01-30)
* [[Sven Ottke vs. Mads Larsen]] (2003-09-06) [[IBF]] & [[WBA]]
* [[James Crawford vs. Joseph Hughes]] (2002-06-28) Mid-West title
* [[Ben Tackie vs. Teddy Reid]] (2002-01-25) [[NABF]] & [[IBF]] Eliminator * [[ESPN]]
* [[Tue Bjorn Thomsen]] vs. [[Rob Calloway]] (2001-09-21) [[IBC]] World Super Cruiserweight Title
* [[Brian Nielsen]] vs. [[Dicky Ryan]] '''II''' (2000-12-01) Heavyweights
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Jeremy Williams]] (2000-04-28) [[International Boxing Council|IBC]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Brian Nielsen]] vs. [[Troy Weida]] (2000-01-14) [[IBC]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Greg Page]] vs. [[Terrence Lewis]] (2000-02-09) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Jimmy Paul]] vs. [[Ali Kareem Muhammad]] (1999-10-28)
* [[Terry Ray vs. Sampson Cohen]] (1999-01-23) [[WBF]] World Cruiserweight Title
* [[Paul Spadafora]] vs. [[Rocky Martinez]] (1999-01-22) * [[ESPN]]
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Peter H Madsen]] (1998-11-27) [[World Boxing Federation|WBF]]Super-Middleweight
* [[Iran Barkley]] vs. [[Tony LaRosa (of Chicago)|Tony LaRosa]] (1998-08-22) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Meldrick Taylor vs. Rafael Salas]] (1998-08-06) Middleweights
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Fredrik Alvarez]] (1998-06-05) [[WBF]] Super-Middleweight
* [[Glen Johnson]] vs. [[Merqui Sosa]] (1997-12-13)
* [[Mads Larsen]] vs. [[Soon Botes]] (1997-11-14) [[IBO]] Super Middleweight Title
* [[Anthony Jones]] vs. [[Jorge Vaca]] (1997-07-11)
*[[Larry Donald]] vs. [[Cleveland Woods]] (1997-01-24) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Dwight Davison]] vs. [[Eddie White]] (1996-11-27) [[IBO]]
* [[Brian Nielsen vs Mike Hunter]] (1996-05-31) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight Title'''
* [[Henry Maske vs. Duran Williams]] (1996-02-17) [[IBF]] [[RTL]]
* [[Andrew Golota]] vs.[[Jesse Shelby]] (1994-06-18) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[James Toney]] vs. [[Vinson Durham]] (1994-05-18) non-title bout for [[IBF]] Champion.
* [[Lupe Pintor]] vs. [[Kevin Sedam]] (11-18-1994)
*[[Andrew Golota]] vs. [[Donnell Wingfield]] (1994-01-14) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Tom Johnson vs. Stephane Haccoun]] (1993-11-30) [[IBF]]
* [[Danell Nicholson vs. Michael Greer]] ( 1993-08-27) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Lenny LaPaglia vs. Daryl Fromm]] (1993-08-20) [[IBO]]
* [[Pat Coleman]] vs. [[Saoul Mamby]] (1993-04-23)
* [[Michael Carbajal vs. Jose Manuel Diaz]] (1992-10-14) non-title bout for [[IBF]] Champion
* [[Vinnie Letizia vs.Jackie Beard]] (1992-08-28) IL
* [[James (Bonecrusher) Smith]] vs. [[Andre Crowder]] (1991-12-13) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Quincy Taylor vs. Armando Rodriguez]] (1990-12-13) [[IBF]] Inter-continental
* [[Lee Roy Murphy vs.Terry Armstrong]] (1990-09-12) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[James Warring]] vs. [[Craig Bodzianowski]] (1989-11-10) Crusierwieghts
*[[Mike Evans]] vs. [[Joey Christjohn]] (1988-12-07) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Oliver McCall]] vs. [[Bruce Johnson]] (1988-10-01) '''Heavyweights'''
* [[Mike Evans vs. David Jaco]] (1988-05-21) '''Mid-West Heavyweight title'''
* [[Buster Drayton]] vs. [[Leroy Jones (Arizona)]] (1987-12-05)
* [[Kimmuel Odum]] vs. [[Stan Johnson]] (1987-2-17) pro. debut as referee, '''Heavyweights'''

===Notable Fights Judged===

* [[Chris van Heerden]] vs. [[Sebastian Andres Lujan]] (06-16-2012) [[IBO]]
* [[Brian Magee vs. Hacine Cherifi]] ( 11-22-2003 ) [[IBO]]
* [[Cory Spinks vs. Larry Marks]] ( 08-17-2001 ) [[USBA]]
* [[Johnny Bredahl vs. Alexandre Da Silva]] ( 12-01-2000 ) [[IBC]] & WBA Int'Cont.
* [[Thulani Malinga]] vs. [[Ole Klemetsen]] Vacant IBA Light Heavyweight Title
* [[Shane Mosley vs. Golden Johnson]] ( 01-09-1999 ) [[IBF]]
* [[Jesper Jensen vs. Vuyani Nene]] ( 06-05-1998 ) [[IBC]]
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Don Steele]] (11-14-1997) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Brian Nielsen vs. Larry Holmes]] ( 01-24-1997 ) [[IBO]] '''World Heavyweight title'''
* [[Kostya Tszyu vs. Jan Piet Bergman]] ( 09-14-1996 ) [[IBF]]
* [[Harold Mestre vs. Mbulelo Botile]] ( 04-29-1995 ) [[IBF]]
*[[ Orlando Canizales]] vs. [[ Sergio Reyes]] (10-15-1994) [[IBF]]
* [[Kennedy McKinney vs. Rudy Zavala]] (07-17-1993 ) [[IBF]]
*[[Leon Spinks]] vs. [[Lupe Guerra]] (11-15-1991) Heavyweights

===Family Boxing History===
Pete is the son of [[Ray Podgorski]] a retired electrician (local 134) who had one amateur contest. Working the corner for Ray in his bout was NFL Pro football legend Red Grange. Podgorski's opponent received his instructions from NBA star George Mikan.

Brother of professionals, Stan and Leo Podgorski. Pete is the father of former amateur boxers, Mike Podgorski (11-0) who won a Amateur title in the Jr. division defeating future pro [[Francisco Tafoya]] and also the father of [[Matthew Podgorski]], a professional Judge and Referee, who as an amateur compiled a record of 27-6 winning the Chicago Golden Gloves and Park District Tournaments in 1997.

===Title History===

[[Image:USA Midwestern title belt.jpg|center|frame|Mid-West Regional Title belt]]
{{start box}}
{{Succession box|
before=[[Wayne Powell]]|
title=[[USA Mid West light middleweight title]]|
after=[[Harold Brazier]]|
years=1985 July 12 – 1986 July 11 '''Vacated'''|
}}

{{end box}}
* Bout originally for: '''USA Mid West Jr. Middleweight title''' Weight class later redefined as Super Welterweight and now listed as '''vacant USA Mid West super welterweight title'''.
 Boxers who Podgorski lost close decisions to, that were ranked either Regional or Worldwide include, [[Harold Brazier]], [[Jack Callahan]] and [[Randy Mitchem]].
'''Family History''' Grandparents, family names - Podgorski/Podgorsky, La Montagne, Lynn, Legenza

'''Amateur Boxing Shows:''' In 1985, 1986 & 1987 Podgorski had the annual Chicago Park District boxing shows of nearby Portage Park held at Dunham Park, the recreation facility that he managed. Pete promoted the shows and embraced the opportunity to train the local participants, make the matches, order professional/type boxing posters and announce the shows. These show preparations were done along with most everything else involved in putting an amateur boxing show together.

'''Listed in the publication''' [[Third Man in the Ring]] [http://books.google.com/books?id=4Wu7jhLWM9wC&pg=PT91&lpg=PT91&dq=pete+podgorski&source=bl&ots=T0_Iou7CaO&sig=ENqNbaFP0nDldRLY4alxYdJb5yc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fba3UvvcHsTr2QX3sIFY&ved=0CGsQ6AEwCDgK#v=onepage&q=pete%20podgorski&f=false google books]

=== External Links ===
* [https://en.wiki2.org/wiki/Pete_Podgorski wiki2.org]
* [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/qa-pete-podgorski-37024 Fightnews Interview] by [[Ray Wheatley]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtyAIfIQP5s Youtube clips of some amateur bouts]
* [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/blog/?p=19970| CBZ HOF article]
* [http://www.boxing.com/illinois_mma_boxing_hof.html Illinois MMA/Boxing HOF article]
* [https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisBoxingHallOfFame?fref=ts Illinois Boxing HOF]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Illinois-State-Martial-Arts-Boxing-Hall-of-Fame/1418582615103000 Illinois Martial Arts/Boxing HOF Webpage]

'''Opinions'''

 

http://www.like2do.com/learn?s=Referee_(boxing)

 

==International Boxing Federation [[IBF]]/[[USBA]] Board of Directors==
* [http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/ibf-33rd-convention-day-4-report-339283 FightNews]
* [http://www.boxing.com/ibf_board_names_pete_podgorski.html Boxing.com]
* [http://notifight.com/elecciones-y-seminario-de-jueces-convencion-fib-en-beijing/ Notifight]

 

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| bgcolor=#ffdead colspan="5" align="center" | '''Officiating History - Title bout record'''
|-
! bgcolor=#ffdead | Total Bouts Officiated|| bgcolor=#ffdead | Regional & Other Titles Judged || bgcolor=#ffdead | World Title Bouts -Judged || bgcolor=#ffdead | Regional & Other Titles Refereed || bgcolor=#ffdead | World Title Bouts - Refereed
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| align="center" |1,016|| align="center" | 29 || align="center" | 22 || align="center" | 33 || align="center" | 42
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| align="center" | Totals Incomplete || align="center" | Years Officiated || align="center" | 1987 - 2016 || align="center" | ******* || align="center" | aka Peter Paul Podgorski
| Pete Podgorski has been involved in Boxing most of his life. Along with fighting as an amateur and a professional which was part time also working full-time as a recreation supervisor and part-time as a physical education instructor for elementary schools. Pete also was a referee and judge for amateur and Pro. and participated as a Matchmaker and promoter for amateur shows that he held at the facility he was in charge of for the Chicago Park District. He has been involved in almost every aspect of boxing, training Fighters, working corners along with officiating, which he did the majority of his boxing career.

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[[Category:Chicago Catholic Youth Organization Sectional Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Catholic Youth Organization Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Champions|Podgorski, Pete]]
[[Category:Wisconsin Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Sectional Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves Sectional Champions]]
[[Category:Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame Gallery]]
[[Category:Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame]]
[[Category:Podgorski Family]] Pete's family, Raymond Father, Joan La Montagne-Podgorski. Mother. Sisters. Margaret, Penelope & Paris. Brothers Leo & Stanley. (Both amateur & professional boxers)

Joseph Birkett

2024-12-06T21:32:31Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Birkett Joe.jpg|left|250px]]
<human>969558</human>
* '''[[:Category:Joseph E. Birkett Gallery|Joseph E. Birkett Photo Gallery]]'''
https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Illinois_Boxing_Hall_of_Fame
As an amateur, Birkett became one of the [[Chicago Park District Champions]] in 1975 winning the 178 lb. city title with a victory over [[Oliver Mc Garry]]. Birkett also won the [[Chicago Golden Gloves]] city tournament. In 1976 Birkett defeated William Gould to win the CPD 175 lb. Open division title.

Birkett is one of 10 children, raised on Chicago’s West side. He attended St. Phillip High School, and Aurora Central Catholic High School where he was football team captain and Most Valuable Player. He went on to attend North Central College, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and English in 1977. He received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1981, where he placed first in the Intramural Moot Court Competition. Birkett was the Assistant State's Attorney of Dupage County from 1981 to 1985, Chief of Major Crimes Unit from 1985 to 1986, Deputy Chief of Criminal Division from 1986 to 1991, Chief of Criminal Division from 1991 to 1996, and has served as DuPage County State's Attorney since then. He was first elected in November 1996, then re-elected in 2000 and 2004.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Birkett, Joe}}
[[Category:Chicago Park District Sectional Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves Champions]] [[Category:Illinois_Boxing_Hall_of_Fame]]

Joseph Birkett

2024-12-06T21:27:35Z

Journeymen:

Joseph Birkett

2024-12-06T21:25:40Z

Journeymen:

Joseph Birkett

2024-12-06T21:24:00Z

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Fight:3178011

2024-10-01T18:53:51Z

Journeymen: Possible error With title

Two titles say heavy title. And one says Light heavy weight. I think this is an error and they should all be light heavyweight

Benjamin Rodriguez (898944)

2024-05-13T17:48:59Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Benjamin Rodriguez.jpeg|left|250px]]
<human>898944</human>
Ben is the son of former referee, Genaro Rodriguez

Benjamin Rodriguez (898944)

2024-05-13T17:47:32Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Benjamin Rodriguez.jpeg|left|250px]]
<human>898944</human>
Ben is the son of former referee Gennaro Rodriguez

Bob Wallace vs. Gary Granite

2024-04-23T06:38:49Z

Journeymen:

[[File:WRP Boxing WI MW USA..JPG|thumb|Boxing show poster]]
<fight>243138</fight>
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXrHJivK8mA] 2nd match on this video
Danny Greenhill Who had three Amateur bouts, won a to Hard fought Split decision.

Humberto Soto vs. Francisco Lorenzo

2024-04-09T06:16:06Z

Journeymen:

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|- {{pstable-bg1}}
! Total Punches || Soto || Lorenzo
|-
| Landed || 78 || 41
|-
| Thrown || 258 || 191
|-
| Pct. || 30% || 21%
|}
<fight>1263213</fight>
*'''Interim [[World Boxing Council]] Super Featherweight Title''' (Vacant)
*'''Promoter:''' [[Top Rank]]
*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
*'''Aired On:''' [[HBO Pay-Per-View]] 
 
== Notes ==
[[File:Humberto Soto vs. Francisco Lorenzo.jpg|right|375px]]
*Was originally for Interim WBC Super Featherweight Title. The WBC chose not to award Lorenzo the title due to the controversial ending of the fight.

== Summary ==
In round four, Soto dropped Lorenzo twice, however after the second knockdown, Soto clipped Lorenzo after he took a knee. With blood streaming from his face, Lorenzo remained on the deck. The referee (JOE CORTEZ) spent several minutes consulting with other officials before deciding to disqualify Soto.

Joe Cortez

2024-03-24T10:03:40Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Joe Cortez.jpg|left|250px]]
{{ibhof |url=http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/nonparticipant/cortez.html}}
<human>219271</human>
'''Joe Cortez''' has worked as a boxing referee with the [[New York State Athletic Commission]] and [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]]. His catchphrase during pre-fight instructions is "I'm fair but I'm firm."
* Brother of boxer [[Mike Cortez]].
* '''[[:Category:Joe Cortez Gallery|Joe Cortez Photo Gallery]]'''
==Amateur Highlights==
*1960 '''Joe Cortez''' of the Boys Club of NY won the New York Daily News Golden Gloves' novice championship at flyweight over [[Pablo Acevedo]] of the Salem Crescent AC by decision.
*1961 of the Boys Club of NY won the New York Daily News Golden Gloves' open championship at bantamweight over [[Angelo Soto]] of the Salem Crescent AC by decision.
*1961 won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at bantamweight by ko over [[Clyde Tyler]]. Joe and [[Mike Cortez]] are the only brothers who won this tournament.
*1961 won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship at bantamweight by decision over [[Oscar German]].
*1962 Spanish Golden Gloves Champion.

==External Links==
*[http://www.ringsidereport.com/rsr/news.php?readmore=475 ringsidereport.com] interview with Cortez

==Championships==
{{start box}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves | New York Daily News Golden Gloves]] Novice Flyweight Champion | before= [[Edward Medina]]| after= [[George Colon]] | years=1960}}
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves | New York Daily News Golden Gloves]] Open Bantamweight Champion | before= [[Ray Cruz]]| after= [[Ray Cruz]] | years=1961}}
{{succession box |
before= [[Mike Loucas]] |
title= [[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] Bantamweight Champion |
years= 1961 |
after= Tournament ends}}
{{succession box |
before= [[Pete Spanakos]] |
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] Bantamweight Champion |
years= 1961 |
after= Tournament lapse until 1977}}
{{end box}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cortez, Joe}}
[[Category:New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Judges]]
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[[Category:Cortez Family|Cortez, Joe]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
Record of professional opponents at time of meeting,80-105-18

Fight:164337

2023-12-30T11:52:40Z

Journeymen:

In the middle of the 2nd round, Pete Podgorski scored with a nice stiff jab. The World rated Shields, responded with a combination of body shots that put Podgorski down.
Podgorski , got up and Shields went right back to the body and put Podgorski down again. This time with another body shot to the opposite side.
This prompted the referee to call a halt to the scheduled ten round bout.

Fight:164337

2023-12-30T11:47:41Z

Journeymen: Created page with "In the middle of the 2nd round, Pete Podgorski scored with a nice stiff jab. The World rated Shields, responded with a combination of body shots that put Podgorski down. Podgorski , got up and Shields went right back to the body and put Podgorski down again. This time with another body shot to the opposite side."

Fight:241228

2023-12-30T11:35:26Z

Journeymen: Created page with "This bout was scored 5 rounds to 3"

This bout was scored 5 rounds to 3

Fight:2503448

2023-12-17T07:44:12Z

Journeymen:

<fight>2503448</FIGHT>

This bout was on a card of bouts that were all for a charity fundraiser

Fight:2503448

2023-12-17T07:42:42Z

Journeymen: Created page with " <fight>2503448</FIGHT>"

Donovan George

2023-11-30T10:50:38Z

Journeymen: added to ILLINOIS HOF

[[file:Donovan.JPG|left|250px|Donovan George]]
<boxer>267736</boxer>
'''Trainer:''' [[Pete George]], 
'''[[:Category:Donovan George Gallery|Donovan George Gallery]]'''
.

Amateur record 22-4. Chicago Golden Gloves champion, amateur trainer / coach, John Nocita ==Titles Held==
*[[USBA]] Super Middleweight Title (2011)
(IBO) Super Middleweight World Champion 2014-

{{DEFAULTSORT:George, Donovan}}
[[Category:Greek American Boxers]]
[[Category:Irish American Boxers]]
[[Category:George Family|George, Donovan]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Sectional Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago City Golden Gloves Champions]]
[[Category:Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame|George, Donovan]]

Mike Nevitt

2023-11-30T10:45:48Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Mike Nevitt.jpg|left|250px]]
<boxer>92176</boxer>

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nevitt, Mike}}
[[Category:Illinois State Champions]]
[[Category:Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame|Nevitt, Mike]]

Brian Higgins

2023-11-30T10:44:12Z

Journeymen:

<boxer>62650</boxer>
 
Former professional boxer Brian Higgins currently (Aug 2008) teaches martial arts part-time at the [[Fonseca Gym]] 
 
[[:Image:Brian Higgins.jpg|Brian Higgins working @ DoJo]]
[[Category:Irish American Boxers|Higgins, Brian]]
[[Category:Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame|Higgins, Brian]]

Roberto Ramirez Sr.

2023-11-29T09:06:18Z

Journeymen: /* Notable fights Refereed */ CORRECTED and put fights in order by dates!

[[file:Ramirez R referee.jpg|thumb|left|Roberto Ramirez Sr.]]
<boxer>401158</boxer>

==Notable fights Judged==
*[[Kelly Pavlik]] vs. [[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] (2010-04-17) [[WBC]] & [[WBO]]
*[[Graciano Rocchigiani]] vs. [[Henry Maske]] (1995-10-14) [[IBF]]
*[[Eusebio Pedroza]] vs. [[Juan Domingo Malvarez]] (1980-03-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Wilfred Benitez]] vs. [[Antonio Cervantes]] (1976-03-06) [[WBA]]

==Notable fights Refereed==

*[[Aaron Pryor]] vs. [[Gaetan Hart]] (1980-11-22) [[WBA]]
*[[Greg Page]] vs. [[Bruce Seldon]] (1993-08-06) [[IBF]] Inter-Continental
*[[Naseem Hamed]] vs. [[Remigio Daniel Molina]] (1996-11-09) [[WBO]]
*[[Cristobal Cruz]] vs. [[Orlando Salido]] (2010-05-15) [[IBF]]
*[[Jesus Geles]] vs. [[Omar Soto Cabrera]] (2010-10-30) [[WBO]]
*[[Jean Piero Perez]] vs. [[Jesus Jimenez]] (2011-01-29) [[WBA]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Roberto}}
[[Category:Judges]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Officials]]

Roberto Ramirez Sr.

2023-11-29T09:00:46Z

Journeymen: /* Notable fights Refereed */ FIGURED OUT ISSUE

[[file:Ramirez R referee.jpg|thumb|left|Roberto Ramirez Sr.]]
<boxer>401158</boxer>

==Notable fights Judged==
*[[Kelly Pavlik]] vs. [[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] (2010-04-17) [[WBC]] & [[WBO]]
*[[Graciano Rocchigiani]] vs. [[Henry Maske]] (1995-10-14) [[IBF]]
*[[Eusebio Pedroza]] vs. [[Juan Domingo Malvarez]] (1980-03-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Wilfred Benitez]] vs. [[Antonio Cervantes]] (1976-03-06) [[WBA]]

==Notable fights Refereed==

*[[Aaron Pryor]] vs. [[Gaetan Hart]] (1980-11-22) [[WBA]]
*[[Greg Page]] vs. [[Bruce Seldon]] (1993-08-06) [[IBF]] Inter-Continental
*[[Jean Piero Perez]] vs. [[Jesus Jimenez]] (2011-01-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Jesus Geles]] vs. [[Omar Soto Cabrera]] (2010-10-30) [[WBO]]
*[[Cristobal Cruz]] vs. [[Orlando Salido]] (2010-05-15) [[IBF]]
*[[Naseem Hamed]] vs. [[Remigio Daniel Molina]] (1996-11-09) [[WBO]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Roberto}}
[[Category:Judges]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Officials]]

Roberto Ramirez Sr.

2023-11-29T08:56:05Z

Journeymen:

[[file:Ramirez R referee.jpg|thumb|left|Roberto Ramirez Sr.]]
<boxer>401158</boxer>

==Notable fights Judged==
*[[Kelly Pavlik]] vs. [[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] (2010-04-17) [[WBC]] & [[WBO]]
*[[Graciano Rocchigiani]] vs. [[Henry Maske]] (1995-10-14) [[IBF]]
*[[Eusebio Pedroza]] vs. [[Juan Domingo Malvarez]] (1980-03-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Wilfred Benitez]] vs. [[Antonio Cervantes]] (1976-03-06) [[WBA]]

==Notable fights Refereed==

*[[Aaron Pryor]] vs. [[Gaetan Hart]] (1980-11-22) [[WBA]]
*[[Greg Page]] vs. [[Bruce Seldon]] (1993-08-06) [[IBF]] [[Inter-Continental]]
*[[Jean Piero Perez]] vs. [[Jesus Jimenez]] (2011-01-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Jesus Geles]] vs. [[Omar Soto Cabrera]] (2010-10-30) [[WBO]]
*[[Cristobal Cruz]] vs. [[Orlando Salido]] (2010-05-15) [[IBF]]
*[[Naseem Hamed]] vs. [[Remigio Daniel Molina]] (1996-11-09) [[WBO]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Roberto}}
[[Category:Judges]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Officials]]

Roberto Ramirez Sr.

2023-11-29T07:40:53Z

Journeymen: /* Notable fights Refereed */

[[file:Ramirez R referee.jpg|thumb|left|Roberto Ramirez Sr.]]
<boxer>401158</boxer>

==Notable fights Judged==
*[[Kelly Pavlik]] vs. [[Sergio Gabriel Martinez]] (2010-04-17) [[WBC]] & [[WBO]]
*[[Graciano Rocchigiani]] vs. [[Henry Maske]] (1995-10-14) [[IBF]]
*[[Eusebio Pedroza]] vs. [[Juan Domingo Malvarez]] (1980-03-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Wilfred Benitez]] vs. [[Antonio Cervantes]] (1976-03-06) [[WBA]]

==Notable fights Refereed==

*[[Aaron Pryor]] vs. [[Gaetan Hart]] (1980-11-22) [[WBA]]
*[[Jean Piero Perez]] vs. [[Jesus Jimenez]] (2011-01-29) [[WBA]]
*[[Jesus Geles]] vs. [[Omar Soto Cabrera]] (2010-10-30) [[WBO]]
*[[Cristobal Cruz]] vs. [[Orlando Salido]] (2010-05-15) [[IBF]]
*[[Naseem Hamed]] vs. [[Remigio Daniel Molina]] (1996-11-09) [[WBO]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramirez, Roberto}}
[[Category:Judges]]
[[Category:Referees]]
[[Category:Officials]]

Fight:2490001

2023-11-03T10:08:35Z

Journeymen:

This bout was agreed on as an exhibition by both boxers. The supervisor of the event dictated that a decision had to be made and scores handed in by all three judges. Mike was announced as the winner by decision. According to the scorecards.
2 of 3 judges, saw Michael as the winner of This bout.
Mike and Chris, being neighbors and long time friends, did not want a official decision even if scorecards were handed in by judges.

Michael Podgorski

2023-11-03T08:43:50Z

Journeymen: /* Amateur History */

[[File:Mike Podgorski.jpeg|left|250px]]
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[[Category:Chicago Park District Champions]]
[[Category:Chicago Park District Sectional Champions]]

== '''Amateur History''' ==

* [http://boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21948&p=380188&hilit=mike+podgorski#p380188]

Michael Podgorski

Michael competed in a total of 15 Chicago Park District boxing matches. His record was 11 wins 0 losses with 4 ND Exhibitions.

*'''[[:Category:Mike Podgorski Gallery|Mike Podgorski Gallery]]'''
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Fight:2498339

2023-10-27T09:05:39Z

Journeymen:

[[Mike Podgorski]] 6yrs. old vs. his 8 year old brother [[Matthew Podgorski]] in a ND exhibition.

Fight:2498339

2023-10-27T09:01:43Z

Journeymen: Created page with "MIKE 6yrs. old vs. his 8 year old brother Matthew in a ND exhibition."

MIKE 6yrs. old vs. his 8 year old brother Matthew in a ND exhibition.

Pat La Cassa

2023-09-25T10:17:18Z

Journeymen:

[[File:Pro show 1979 Pat LaCassa USA.jpg|thumb|Pat La Cassa (left) [[Pete Podgorski]] and [[Tom Reed]]]]
[[File:ILBOXINGHOFLOGO IL State Martial Arts Boxing Hall of Fame 2014 logo contender.jpg|right]]
'''Pat (Patsy) La Cassa''' coached amateur and professional boxing. Boxed in the amateur ranks in the Chicagoland area. The list of professional boxers Pat has trained includes; [[Rocky DiFazio]], [[Lenny LaPaglia]], [[Luke Capuano]], [[Luis Mateo]], [[Louie Lomeli]], [[Pete Podgorski]], [[Johnny Trombino]], [[Alex Miceli]], [[Craig Bodzianowski]] and [[Joey Adelfio]].
Pat & his brother [[Primo LaCassa]] also trained many amateur boxers, such as [[Robert Abbinanti]], [[Frank Mc Govern]], [[Pete George]], [[Andy Jekiel]],
[http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=3545| Brian Doherty], [http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=3558| Rod Blagojevich], [[Kevin Casey]], [[Willie LaBoy]] and Primo's son, nephew [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php/Image:CYO_Novice_finalist_1980_147_to_Heavyweight_Blue.jpg Pat].
*'''[[:Category:Pat La Cassa Gallery|Pat La Cassa Gallery]]'''
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Jack Cowen

2023-09-25T09:50:31Z

Journeymen:

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[[File:Berg Golden Gloves gloves.jpg|thumb|Jack Cowen (far left)]]
* Jack Cowen is a matchmaker and boxing agent that resides in Chicago Illinois
* Cowen has made matches in the Midwest U.S.A. since the early 1970's.
* Cowen has worked for promoters [[Cedric Kushner]], [[Ernie Terrell]] and several others.
* Jack Cowen also promoted and co-promoted a few professional shows and many amateur events.
* Jack is married to [[Ruth Cowen]] who on occasion worked as a amateur and professional boxing judge.
*'''[[:Category:Jack Cowen Gallery|Jack Cowen Photo Gallery]]'''

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Jack Cowen

2023-09-25T09:44:36Z

Journeymen: addition for category of long time midwest matchmaker

Pete Podgorski

2023-09-25T09:42:09Z

Journeymen: ADDITION of Missing categories

Fight:2490001

2023-09-05T17:35:20Z

Journeymen:

This bout was agreed on as an exhibition by both boxers. The supervisor of the event dictated that a decision had to be made and scores handed in by all three judges. Mike announced as the, would be winner. According to the person collecting the scorecards.
2 of 3 judges, saw Michel as the winner of This exhibition bout.

Fight:2490001

2023-09-05T14:24:16Z

Journeymen:

Human:1174116

2023-08-13T06:32:56Z

Journeymen:

Pete Wenger was enlisted in the Illinois National Guard and also a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. Wenger did not box until his late 20's, he learned from sparring fellow military police officer, Pete Podgorski.

Human:1174116

2023-08-13T06:26:27Z

Journeymen:

Pete Wenger was enlisted in the Illinois National Guard and also a police officer with the Chicago police department.

Human:1174116

2023-08-13T06:24:17Z

Journeymen: Created page with "Pete Wenger What's the number of the Illinois National Guard in a police officer with the Chicago police department."

Pete Wenger What's the number of the Illinois National Guard in a police officer with the Chicago police department.

John Peter Podgorski

2023-03-24T21:54:49Z

Journeymen:

[[File:John Peter Podgorski.jpg|left|250px]]
John Peter Podgorski (Jack) is the son of [[Matthew Podgorski]] and grandson of [[Pete Podgorski]]
[[Category: Matthew Podgorski Gallery]]

John Peter Podgorski

2023-03-24T21:50:52Z

Journeymen:

[[File:John Peter Podgorski.jpg|left|250px]]
John Peter Podgorski (Jack) is the son of [[Matthew Podgorski]] and grandson of [[Pete Podgorski]]
[[Category:Matthew Podgorski Gallery]]

John Peter Podgorski

2023-03-24T21:47:29Z

Journeymen:

[[File:John Peter Podgorski.jpg|left|250px]]
John Peter Podgorski (Jack) is the son of [[Matthew Podgorski]] and grandson of [[Pete Podgorski]]
[[Matthew Podgorski Gallery]]

File:John Peter Podgorski.jpg

2023-03-24T21:45:02Z

Journeymen:

Matthew Podgorski Gallery.

Michael Podgorski

2023-01-23T10:07:52Z

Journeymen: