Gołota loses key fight, but wins new reputation and support

But Gołota has proven to be a real boxer. He did not give up and fought clean till the very end, showing his new face. (He used to be called the Foul Pole). He also proved to be very consequent, as he obviously had a plan and executed it throughout the fight. It seems Gołota has changed for better and is now an even-tempered man who knows exactly what he wants. He admitted that the draw surprised him slightly and that he regrets there will be no champion belt for him. He also said he was not very satisfied with his performance. But the truth is, Polish boxing fans now love him more than ever. (Gazeta Wyborcza, Sport Supplement, p. 1-3) A.F.