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Zygmunt Chychła

Polish boxer Zygmunt Chychła (1926–2009) won the European championship three times, securing a bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

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Occupation

Polish boxer (1926–2009)

Born in

Gdańsk

Born

November 5, 1926

Zodiac

Scorpio

30,273

days lived

82

age at death

$50 million

net worth

#823 of 2,697

Born
November 5, 1926 in 🇵🇱Gdańsk
Died
September 22, 2009 in Hamburg (aged 82)
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·tiger 🐅
Updated Jul 2026

About

Zygmunt Chychła was a Polish boxer. He won the first post-World War II Olympic gold medal for Poland.

Before Fame

Zygmunt Chychła was born in 1926 in the city of Gdańsk, which was then part of the Free City of Danzig. Before achieving fame as a boxer, his early life unfolded in this historically complex region of Poland.

Trivia

  • •Zygmunt Chychła was a two-time European Amateur Boxing Champion, winning gold medals in 1953 and 1955 in the welterweight division.
  • •He won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, also in the welterweight category, marking a significant achievement for Polish boxing.
  • •Chychła was known for his technical skill and sportsmanship, earning him the nickname 'the Gentleman of the Ring'.
  • •After his boxing career, Zygmunt Chychła worked as a boxing coach, mentoring young athletes and contributing to the development of Polish boxing.
  • •He participated in over 300 amateur fights during his career, showcasing remarkable dedication and talent in the sport.

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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Moon Sign

Scorpio♏︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for November 5, 1926

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2009
Day 30,296
Age 82

Death

Confidence
96%
Oct 16, 2009

Zygmunt Chychła passed away in Gdańsk, Poland.

1957
Day 11,015
Age 30

End of Professional Career

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1957

Concluded his professional boxing career.

1955
Day 10,284
Age 28

Championship Bout

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96%
Jan 1, 1955

Participated in a significant championship bout during his professional career.

1953
Day 9,554
Age 26

Professional Boxing Career

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96%
Jan 1, 1953

Transitioned to a professional boxing career.

1952
Day 9,398
Age 25

Olympic Gold Medal

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96%
Jul 29, 1952

Won the gold medal in the welterweight division at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, becoming the first Pole to win an Olympic gold medal in post-World War II.

Day 9,188
Age 25

Retirement from Amateur Boxing

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1952

Retired from amateur boxing after his Olympic triumph.

1951
Day 8,823
Age 24

European Champion

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1951

Won the European Amateur Boxing Championships, a significant achievement in his career.

1948
Day 7,945
Age 21

Olympic Games Participation

Confidence
96%
Aug 6, 1948

Competed in the 1948 London Olympics, representing Poland.

1947
Day 7,618
Age 20

First International Match

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96%
Sep 14, 1947

Fought his first international boxing match, marking his entry onto the European scene.

Day 7,362
Age 20

Boxing Debut

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96%
Jan 1, 1947

Began his professional boxing career.

1926
Day 0
Age 0

Birth

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Nov 5, 1926

Zygmunt Chychła was born in Gdańsk, Poland.