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Frank "Frankie" Genaro (née DiGennaro, August 26, 1901 – December 27, 1966) was a former Olympic gold medalist and boxing world flyweight champion. Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since its introduction to the program at the 1904 Summer The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1920 The men's flyweight event was part of the boxing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Flyweight is a class in Boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb (51 kg but above 108 lb (49 kg He is credited with engaging in 130 bouts, recording 94 victories (21 KO's), 22 losses, 8 draws and 6 No Decisions.
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Amateur Career
Genaro won the flyweight Gold Medal at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar ||-||-||-||} Antwerp ( Dutch:, French: Anvers) is a City and Municipality in Belgium and the capital of the
Olympic results
- Defeated Einar Nilsen (Norway)
- Defeated Jean Rampignon (France)
- Defeated Charles Albert (France)
- Defeated Anders Pedersen (Denmark)
Pro Career
He turned pro that same year and almost immediately was fighting world class flyweights, scoring wins over Charley (Phil) Rosenberg and Pancho Villa. Biography He was born in Turin in 1798 to Charles Emmanuel of Savoy 6th Prince of Carignano and Albertina Maria Cristina of Saxony. Anders Otto Petersen ( December 16, 1899 &ndash April 28, 1966) was a Danish Flyweight Professional Charley Phil Rosenberg (Charles Green August 15, 1902, in New York City – March 12, 1976) was an American boxer Pancho Villa ( August 1, 1901 - July 14, 1925) was the nome de guerre by which the legendary Filipino Flyweight In 1923, he captured the American flyweight title with another win over Villa and decisioned future bantamweight champ Bud Taylor. The term bantamweight usually refers to a class in Boxing or boxers who weigh between 112 and 118 pounds (between 51 and 54 Kilograms
Genaro lost his American title to Fidel LaBarba in 1925 and dropped a decision to former world champ Newsboy Brown in his next outing. Fidel LaBarba ( September 29, 1905 &ndash October 3, 1981) was a United States boxer and Sportswriter. In 1928 he defeated Frenchy Belanger to win the NBA flyweight crown. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He then lost the title in his first defense against Emile Pladner, but regained the title when he defeated Pladner in a rematch one month later.
Genaro successfully defended his title against Ernie Jarvis, Yvon Trevidic and Belanger. Bélanger is a French Surname that derives from the Old French given name Berenger which is of Germanic origin He then faced Midget Wolgast, who was recognized as world flyweight champ by the New York State Athletic Commission. The unification bout ended in a draw. Genaro then went on to successfully defend his title against Victor Ferrand, Jackie Harmon and Valentin Angelmann. He lost his crown when he was knocked out by Victor "Young" Perez in 1931. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Genaro's title days were over, but he did beat future featherweight champion Joey Archibald in 1933 before retiring in 1934. Joey Archibald ( February 20, 1914 &ndash February 3 1998) was the former world boxing Featherweight champion Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. During his career Genaro fought 10 world champions and three Hall of Famers. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall
He was born in New York City and died in Staten Island, New York. The City of New York Staten Island (ˌstætənˈaɪlənd is a borough of New York City situated primarily on the island of the same name
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