Carol Polis
Keynote Speaker: Boxing Judge & Sports History Maker; First Woman Licensed to Judge Professional Boxing Matches; Author of "The Lady Is a Champ"
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Carol Polis Biography
Carol B. Polis is recognized as the first woman licensed to judge professional boxing matches, marking a significant milestone in sports history. Polis entered the world of boxing through her then-husband, Bob Polis, a former boxing referee, who introduced her to the sport and taught her how to score bouts. Her scoring abilities were noticed by Zack Clayton, the state athletic commissioner at the time, who encouraged her to continue judging. She was later appointed by the governor of Pennsylvania.
Throughout her career, Polis judged 143 professional boxing contests, including 27 championship fights across nine countries. Her work placed her ringside for notable bouts featuring athletes such as Mike Tyson and Larry Holmes. Polis judged matches in countries including Japan, Italy, Argentina, Denmark, and France, and served as a judge during the filming of the movie "Rocky V." She officiated the WBA's vacant world junior middleweight title fight between Mike McCallum and Sean Mannion at Madison Square Garden and was assigned to the main event between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Mustafa Hamsho, alongside Eva Shain, in what was set to be the first world title fight judged by two women.
Polis navigated a career in professional sports while facing skepticism and resistance, offering insight into both sports and gender dynamics. Her experiences have made her a sought-after speaker on topics such as women in sports, gender equity, and overcoming adversity. Polis also appeared on the TV shows "What's My Line?" and "To Tell The Truth," and made an appearance in "Rocky V" as a judge. She retired after judging a bout between Gabriel Rosado and Ariel Espinal at South Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia.
In addition to her boxing career, Polis has shared her personal journey with breast cancer, discussing resilience and the importance of perseverance. She authored the memoir "The Lady is a Champ" with co-author Rich Herschlag, detailing her experiences in boxing and beyond. Polis has been inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame as a judge. She continues to share her story through speaking engagements, providing audiences with an insider's perspective on the sport of boxing and the challenges faced by women in athletics.
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Carol Polis Speaking Topics
As the outcome of any fight can change in a split second with a surprise punch, Carol B. Polis' life has at time followed that same trajectory. Based on her book The Lady is a Champ, this speech depicts how her battle with cancer gave her strength and courage she never knew she had, how her travels throughout the world were filled with surprises---some good and some bad, and how her life as a happy single mom, raising 4 children and then her grandson, has forever been changed. When people are around Polis, they should never let their guard down. Why? She'll steal hearts, because the lady truly is a champ!
Decades prior to the emergence of Oprah and Hillary Clinton, Carol B. Polis was a female pioneer who broke down every barrier in the male dominated profession of boxing in 1973. She became the first woman to judge the professional sport. Now, she shares her personal story and the biggest battle she ever fought, that of breast cancer. In this speech, she explains her unique position, how she learned to cope through courage and that cancer is not always a death sentence. With hard work, following the doctor's orders and believing anything is possible, she was able to come out on top!
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How much does it cost to book Carol Polis for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carol Polis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carol Polis are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carol Polis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Carol Polis speak about?
Carol Polis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports Motivation, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Health, Family & Parenting, Overcoming Adversity, Cancer, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment, Hall of Fame, Influential Women and Boxing.
Where does Carol Polis travel from?
Carol Polis generally travels from North Wales, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Carol Polis?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carol Polis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carol Polis for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carol Polis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Carol Polis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports Motivation, Women and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carol Polis for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Carol Polis generally travels from North Wales, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Chaunté Lowe and Monica Pearson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carol Polis for an upcoming event.
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Carol Polis Speaking Topics
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The Lady is a Champ
As the outcome of any fight can change in a split second with a surprise punch, Carol B. Polis' life has at time followed that same trajectory. Based on her book The Lady is a Champ, this speech depicts how her battle with cancer gave her strength and courage she never knew she had, how her travels throughout the world were filled with surprises---some good and some bad, and how her life as a happy single mom, raising 4 children and then her grandson, has forever been changed. When people are around Polis, they should never let their guard down. Why? She'll steal hearts, because the lady truly is a champ!
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With Courage Anything is Possible
Decades prior to the emergence of Oprah and Hillary Clinton, Carol B. Polis was a female pioneer who broke down every barrier in the male dominated profession of boxing in 1973. She became the first woman to judge the professional sport. Now, she shares her personal story and the biggest battle she ever fought, that of breast cancer. In this speech, she explains her unique position, how she learned to cope through courage and that cancer is not always a death sentence. With hard work, following the doctor's orders and believing anything is possible, she was able to come out on top!
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Topics: Sports, empowerment, womens subjects, family, overcoming adversity
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Being investigated by the FBI, and appearing as a contestant on What s My Line and To Tell the Truth.
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Memories of finding herself at the center of a riot at Madison Square Garden, the fans reaction to a female boxing judge, the great Don King
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How do I book Carol Polis to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carol Polis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carol Polis, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carol Polis or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Carol Polis for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carol Polis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carol Polis are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carol Polis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Carol Polis speak about?
Carol Polis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports Motivation, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Health, Family & Parenting, Overcoming Adversity, Cancer, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment, Hall of Fame, Influential Women and Boxing. -
Where does Carol Polis travel from?
Carol Polis generally travels from North Wales, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Carol Polis?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carol Polis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carol Polis for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carol Polis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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