Leo Podgorski
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Leo Podgorski is a boxer who was the Chicago Golden Gloves Novice Division 112 lb. Champ in 1972. In 1975 he won the Chicago Park District 126 lb. Open Division Title. Final Amateur Record 43 - 42
He was older brother of Stan Podgorski, Amateur & Professional boxer and younger brother of Pete Podgorski, Amateur & Professional boxer, judge & referee. Leo did have a handful of four round professional bouts in the mid 1980's.
He was uncle of M.P.P. Matthew Podgorski, Chicago Golden Gloves & Chicago Park District Champion 1997 Also uncle of: Michael Podgorski, Chicago Park District Champion, retired with a final amateur record of 11-0
Leo resides in Chicago Illinois. His best amateur victories were his Golden Gloves finals win over Brian Doherty, who went on to become Alderman of Chicago's 41st Ward. Another was his toe to toe battle with Luis Aguillar in an Open division semi-finals Golden Gloves match.