Frankie Genaro, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frankie Genaro

boxer

Date of Birth: 26-Aug-1901

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 27-Dec-1966

Profession: boxer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Frankie Genaro

  • Frank "Frankie" Genaro (born DiGennaro, August 26, 1901 – December 27, 1966) was an American former Olympic gold medalist and a 1928 National Boxing Association (NBA) World flyweight Champion.
  • He is credited with engaging in 130 bouts, recording 96 victories (19 KO's), 26 losses, 8 draws and 4 No Decisions. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Genaro as the #13 ranked flyweight of all-time, while The Ring magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #3.
  • The International Boxing Research Organization rates Genaro as the 6th best flyweight ever.
  • He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1973 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.

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