In Part 2 of this story I will talk about the last 15 years of Andrzej Gołota's professional career. There is an consistent thread through that time period, because every time it seemed that he had ran out of road or could not redeem himself, he proved you wrong.

Whether it was after losing to Michael Grant and quitting against Mike Tyson, the assault charges in Sopot, being robbed against Chris Byrd and John Ruiz, losing in 53 seconds to Lamon Brewster and getting injured against Ray Austin, Gołota has always found a way out and recovered both his career and personal life. This is why he will always have a place in the hearts of his countrymen.

He may be the Foul Pole, but he is also Our Pole.