Frankie Genaro

Summary

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.[2] He is credited with engaging in 130 bouts, recording 96 victories (19 KO's), 26 losses, 8 draws and 4 No Decisions.

Frankie Genaro
Genaro in 1931
Born
Frank DiGennaro

(1901-08-26)August 26, 1901
DiedDecember 27, 1966(1966-12-27) (aged 65)
New York, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights131
Wins98
Wins by KO19
Losses23
Draws9
No contests2
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Flyweight

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.[3][4] The International Boxing Research Organization rates Genaro as the 6th best flyweight ever.[5] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1973 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.[3][6][7]

Early life and amateur career edit

Before taking up boxing, Genaro's ambition was to become a jockey, but he took up boxing when he tired of cleaning stables awaiting his chance to race horses. His first amateur bout in 1919 was against Jimmy Nable, which he fought using the ringname A. J. DeVito. He took the New York State and National Flyweight championships early in his amateur career.[8]

Genaro won the flyweight Gold Medal at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp on August 24, two days before his 19th birthday.

Olympic results edit

Pro career edit

He turned pro that same year and almost immediately was fighting world class flyweights, scoring wins over Charley (Phil) Rosenberg and Pancho Villa. In 1923, he captured the American flyweight title with another win over Villa and decisioned future bantamweight champ Bud Taylor.

NBA world flyweight champion edit

Genaro lost his American title to Fidel LaBarba in 1925 and dropped a decision to former world champ Newsboy Brown in his next outing. On October 15, 1928, he defeated Frenchy Belanger in a ten round points decision to win the NBA flyweight crown at Toronto's Colliseum. He then lost the title in his first defense against Émile 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. 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.

Later career edit

Genaro's title days were over, but he did beat future featherweight champion Joey Archibald in 1933 before retiring in 1934. During his career Genaro fought 10 world champions and three Hall of Famers. He died in Staten Island, New York, on December 27, 1966, at the age of 65.


Professional boxing record edit

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[9] unless otherwise stated.

Official record edit

131 fights 80 wins 20 losses
By knockout 19 4
By decision 55 14
By disqualification 6 2
Draws 8
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 22

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
131 Loss 80–20–8 (23) Little Pancho RTD 8 (10) Feb 21, 1934 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
130 Win 80–19–8 (23) Young Speedy Dado RTD 4 (6) Feb 13, 1934 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
129 Loss 79–19–8 (23) Frankie Jarr PTS 10 Nov 10, 1933 G.E. Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
128 Loss 79–18–8 (23) Ernie Maurer PTS 10 Oct 5, 1933 Ypsilanti, Michigan, US
127 Win 79–17–8 (23) Frisco Grande KO ? (10) Jul 28, 1933 Columbia Arena, Stanhope, New Jersey, US
126 Win 78–17–8 (23) Tommy Lemieux NWS 6 Jun 9, 1933 Prospect Park, Biddeford, Maine, US
125 Win 78–17–8 (22) Joey Archibald PTS 10 Apr 5, 1933 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
124 Win 77–17–8 (22) Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Mar 15, 1933 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
123 Win 76–17–8 (22) Jose Fino PTS 8 Jan 24, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, US
122 Loss 75–17–8 (22) Young Tommy TKO 3 (10), 1:22 Mar 29, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
121 Loss 75–16–8 (22) Mariano Arilla DQ 7 (10) Nov 16, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Genaro DQ'd after repeated head butts
120 Loss 75–15–8 (22) Victor Perez KO 2 (15) Oct 26, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Lost NBA and IBU flyweight titles
119 Win 75–14–8 (22) Valentin Angelmann PTS 15 Oct 3, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
118 Win 74–14–8 (22) Jackie Harmon KO 6 (15), 1:30 Jul 30, 1931 Lakewood Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
117 Win 73–14–8 (22) Routier Parra KO 4 (10) Jul 16, 1931 Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, US Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
116 Draw 72–14–8 (22) Victor Ferrand PTS 15 Mar 25, 1931 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, Spain Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
115 Draw 72–14–7 (22) Midget Wolgast SD 15 Dec 26, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained NBA flyweight title;
For NYSAC flyweight title
114 Win 72–14–6 (22) Jose De Cruz KO 3 (8) Dec 15, 1930 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
113 Loss 71–14–6 (22) Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Dec 12, 1930 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
112 Win 71–13–6 (22) Willie LaMorte PTS 10 Aug 6, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
111 Win 70–13–6 (22) Davey Adelman PTS 10 Jul 28, 1930 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
110 Win 69–13–6 (22) Little Jeff Smith KO 2 (10) Jun 24, 1930 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, US
109 Win 68–13–6 (22) Frenchy Belanger UD 10 Jun 10, 1930 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
108 Win 67–13–6 (22) Frisco Grande TKO 4 (10) May 16, 1930 Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
107 Win 66–13–6 (22) Andre Gleizes KO 3 (10) Apr 8, 1930 Teatro Politeama, Napoli, Italy
106 Win 65–13–6 (22) Orlando Magliozzi DQ 3 (10) Feb 23, 1930 Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, Italy
105 Win 64–13–6 (22) Arthur Boddington TKO 4 (10) Feb 15, 1930 Torino, Italy
104 ND 63–13–6 (22) Harry Stein ND 8 (10) Feb 6, 1930 Sportpalast, Schoeneberg, Germany
103 Win 63–13–6 (21) Yvon Trèvédic TKO 12 (15) Jan 18, 1930 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
102 Win 62–13–6 (21) Ernie Jarvis PTS 15 Oct 17, 1929 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
101 Win 61–13–6 (21) Jackie Sharkey NWS 10 Sep 9, 1929 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
100 Loss 61–13–6 (20) Willie Davies UD 10 Aug 5, 1929 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, US
99 Win 61–12–6 (20) Émile Pladner DQ 5 (15) Apr 18, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Won NBA and IBU flyweight titles;
Pladner DQ'd for a low left to the body that put Genaro down
98 Loss 60–12–6 (20) Émile Pladner KO 1 (15), 0:58 Mar 2, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Lost NBA flyweight title;
For IBU flyweight title
97 Loss 60–11–6 (20) Tommy Paul UD 6 Jan 18, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
96 Win 60–10–6 (20) Steve Rocco DQ 2 (10) Dec 14, 1928 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US Retained NBA flyweight title
95 Loss 59–10–6 (20) Art Giroux NWS 12 Nov 27, 1928 Portland, Maine, US Not to be confused with Art Giroux
94 Win 59–10–6 (19) Frenchy Belanger PTS 10 Oct 15, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA flyweight title
93 Win 58–10–6 (19) Ernie Peters PTS 10 Aug 21, 1928 Hippodrome, Chicago, Illinois, US
92 Draw 57–10–6 (19) Steve Rocco PTS 10 Jul 23, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA flyweight title
91 Win 57–10–5 (19) Lew Goldberg KO 3 (10) Jun 18, 1928 American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
90 Win 56–10–5 (19) Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Apr 9, 1928 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
89 Loss 55–10–5 (19) Jackie Johnston SD 10 Mar 30, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
88 Win 55–9–5 (19) Frisco Grande PTS 10 Mar 9, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87 Win 54–9–5 (19) Duke Menard NWS 12 Mar 6, 1928 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, US
86 Win 54–9–5 (18) Frenchy Belanger PTS 10 Feb 6, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Won NBA flyweight title
85 Win 53–9–5 (18) Willie LaMorte NWS 10 Dec 20, 1927 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
84 Loss 53–9–5 (17) Frenchy Belanger SD 10 Nov 28, 1927 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
83 Loss 53–8–5 (17) Billy Kelly PTS 10 Oct 28, 1927 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
82 Win 53–7–5 (17) Marty Gold NWS 10 Oct 7, 1927 Raleigh, North Carolina, US
81 Loss 53–7–5 (16) Joey Eulo NWS 10 Sep 16, 1927 Harrison, New Jersey, US
80 Win 53–7–5 (15) Eddie Flank PTS 10 Sep 12, 1927 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
79 Win 52–7–5 (15) Tommy Hughes NWS 10 Sep 2, 1927 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
78 Win 52–7–5 (14) Frankie Garcia KO 2 (?) Aug 23, 1927 Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, US
77 Win 51–7–5 (14) Joey Ross PTS 10 Jul 22, 1927 American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
76 Loss 50–7–5 (14) Dick O'Leary DQ 6 (10), 1:20 May 5, 1927 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US Genaro was DQ'd for a low blow
75 Draw 50–6–5 (14) Willie LaMorte PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
74 Win 50–6–4 (14) Tommy Hughes PTS 8 Mar 9, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
73 Win 49–6–4 (14) Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Mar 5, 1927 Walker A.C., New York City, New York, US
72 Win 48–6–4 (14) Joey Scalfaro PTS 10 Feb 16, 1927 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
71 Loss 47–6–4 (14) Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Jan 21, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
70 Win 47–5–4 (14) Ruby Bradley PTS 12 Oct 13, 1926 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
69 Win 46–5–4 (14) Mickey Lewis NWS 10 Oct 7, 1926 West New York, New Jersey, US
68 Draw 46–5–4 (13) Willie Darcy PTS 12 Jul 22, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
67 Win 46–5–3 (13) Joe McKean KO 10 (12), 0:55 Jul 8, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
66 Win 45–5–3 (13) Joe McKean PTS 10 Jun 11, 1926 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
65 Loss 44–5–3 (13) Bushy Graham PTS 10 May 17, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64 Win 44–4–3 (13) Willie Darcy NWS 10 Apr 19, 1926 Bayonne, Louisiana, US
63 Win 44–4–3 (12) Hilly Levine NWS 10 Apr 5, 1926 Casino, Bayonne, Louisiana, US
62 Win 44–4–3 (11) Victor St. Onge TKO 4 (12) Nov 16, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
61 Loss 43–4–3 (11) Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Oct 14, 1925 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
60 Loss 43–3–3 (11) Fidel LaBarba PTS 10 Aug 22, 1925 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US Lost American flyweight title;
For vacant NBA flyweight title
59 Draw 43–2–3 (11) George Marks NWS 10 Aug 7, 1925 Armory, Red Bank, New Jersey, US
58 Win 43–2–3 (10) Hilly Levine DQ 11 (12) Jul 31, 1925 Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US Levine was DQ'd for hitting low
57 Win 42–2–3 (10) Kid Williams PTS 12 Jun 26, 1925 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
56 Win 41–2–3 (10) George Marks PTS 10 Jun 16, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 40–2–3 (10) Harold Smith PTS 10 May 28, 1925 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
54 Win 39–2–3 (10) Al Dundee NWS 12 Apr 13, 1925 Coliseum, Mansfield, Ohio, US
53 Win 39–2–3 (9) Joe Lucas PTS 10 Mar 20, 1925 Detroit, Michigan, US
52 Win 38–2–3 (9) Eddie O'Dowd NWS 12 Feb 26, 1925 Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, US
51 Win 38–2–3 (8) Henry 'Kid' Wolfe PTS 10 Feb 16, 1925 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50 Win 37–2–3 (8) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 15 Oct 6, 1924 Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
49 Win 36–2–3 (8) Bushy Graham PTS 12 Sep 23, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 35–2–3 (8) Hilly Levine PTS 12 Aug 22, 1924 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
47 Win 34–2–3 (8) Johnny Curtin PTS 12 Aug 5, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
46 Draw 33–2–3 (8) Bushy Graham PTS 10 Jul 7, 1924 Baseball Park, Rochester, New York, US
45 Win 33–2–2 (8) Joe Clifford PTS 12 Jun 12, 1924 Sportland Heights Arena, Berwyn, Maryland, US
44 Draw 32–2–2 (8) Howard Mayberry MD 10 May 22, 1924 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
43 Win 32–2–1 (8) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Jan 22, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42 Win 31–2–1 (8) Joe Clifford NWS 10 Dec 18, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, US
41 Win 31–2–1 (7) Carl Tremaine SD 12 Nov 29, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 30–2–1 (7) Vincent Salvatore PTS 12 Sep 29, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US Retained American flyweight title
39 Win 29–2–1 (7) Bobby Wolgast PTS 10 Aug 28, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
38 Win 28–2–1 (7) Buddy Wallace TKO 4 (6) Jul 30, 1923 Columbus, Ohio, US
37 Win 27–2–1 (7) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jul 27, 1923 Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, US
36 Win 26–2–1 (7) Bob Gershane KO 3 (15), 0:48 Jul 19, 1923 Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
35 Win 25–2–1 (7) Tony Norman NWS 10 Jul 7, 1923 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
34 Win 25–2–1 (6) Memphis Pal Moore DQ 6 (10) Apr 23, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US Accidental low blow
33 Loss 24–2–1 (6) Bobby Wolgast NWS 8 Apr 16, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
32 Win 24–2–1 (5) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Apr 4, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
31 Win 24–2–1 (4) Bobby Doyle PTS 4 Mar 28, 1923 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
30 Win 23–2–1 (4) Frankie Williams KO 3 (10) Mar 6, 1923 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
29 Win 22–2–1 (4) Pancho Villa SD 15 Mar 1, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Won American flyweight title
28 Win 21–2–1 (4) Tommy Shea KO 4 (8) Feb 12, 1923 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
27 Win 20–2–1 (4) Terry Martin PTS 10 Dec 15, 1922 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26 Win 19–2–1 (4) Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS 12 Oct 21, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 18–2–1 (4) George Russell TKO 14 (15) Oct 5, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 17–2–1 (4) Pancho Villa PTS 10 Aug 22, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
23 Loss 16–2–1 (4) Battling Harry Leonard PTS 12 Aug 19, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 16–1–1 (4) Battling Al Murray NWS 12 Jul 21, 1922 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
21 Win 16–1–1 (3) Pancho Villa NWS 12 Jul 6, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
20 Win 16–1–1 (2) Eddie Lynch NWS 12 Jun 9, 1922 Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, US
19 Win 16–1–1 (1) Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS 12 May 23, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Loss 15–1–1 (1) Abe Goldstein PTS 4 May 19, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
17 Win 15–0–1 (1) Manny Wexler PTS 12 Apr 18, 1922 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
16 Win 14–0–1 (1) Sammy Cohen PTS 12 Mar 25, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 13–0–1 (1) Jack Sayles PTS 12 Mar 14, 1922 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 12–0–1 (1) Leo Reynolds PTS 10 Jan 10, 1922 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 11–0–1 (1) Henry 'Kid' Wolfe NWS 8 Dec 26, 1921 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
12 Win 11–0–1 Johnny Rosner PTS 10 Dec 19, 1921 Lexington Avenue Theatre, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 10–0–1 Andy Davis UD 10 Dec 13, 1921 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
10 Win 9–0–1 Joey Leon PTS 12 Nov 7, 1921 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
9 Win 8–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 12 Aug 12, 1921 Convention Hall, Saratoga Springs, New York, US
8 Win 7–0–1 Bobby Doyle PTS 15 May 21, 1921 9th Coast Defense Armory, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 6–0–1 Jockey Joe Dillon PTS 15 Apr 26, 1921 Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, US
6 Win 5–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 10 Apr 9, 1921 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
5 Draw 4–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 12 Feb 16, 1921 Columbus Institute, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
4 Win 4–0 Johnny Rosner PTS 12 Dec 13, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
3 Win 3–0 Jimmy Peterson PTS 10 Nov 3, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
2 Win 2–0 Billy Murphy PTS 6 Oct 20, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Joe Colletti DQ 3 (6) Oct 15, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Colletti DQ'd for low blow

Unofficial record edit

131 fights 98 wins 23 losses
By knockout 19 4
By decision 73 17
By disqualification 6 2
Draws 9
No contests 1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
131 Loss 98–23–9 (1) Little Pancho RTD 8 (10) Feb 21, 1934 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
130 Win 98–22–9 (1) Young Speedy Dado RTD 4 (6) Feb 13, 1934 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
129 Loss 97–22–9 (1) Frankie Jarr PTS 10 Nov 10, 1933 G.E. Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
128 Loss 97–21–9 (1) Ernie Maurer PTS 10 Oct 5, 1933 Ypsilanti, Michigan, US
127 Win 97–20–9 (1) Frisco Grande KO ? (10) Jul 28, 1933 Columbia Arena, Stanhope, New Jersey, US
126 Win 96–20–9 (1) Tommy Lemieux NWS 6 Jun 9, 1933 Prospect Park, Biddeford, Maine, US
125 Win 95–20–9 (1) Joey Archibald PTS 10 Apr 5, 1933 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
124 Win 94–20–9 (1) Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Mar 15, 1933 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
123 Win 93–20–9 (1) Jose Fino PTS 8 Jan 24, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, US
122 Loss 92–20–9 (1) Young Tommy TKO 3 (10), 1:22 Mar 29, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
121 Loss 92–19–9 (1) Mariano Arilla DQ 7 (10) Nov 16, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Genaro DQ'd after repeated head butts
120 Loss 92–18–9 (1) Victor Perez KO 2 (15) Oct 26, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Lost NBA and IBU flyweight titles
119 Win 92–17–9 (1) Valentin Angelmann PTS 15 Oct 3, 1931 Palais des Sports, Paris, France Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
118 Win 91–17–9 (1) Jackie Harmon KO 6 (15), 1:30 Jul 30, 1931 Lakewood Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
117 Win 90–17–9 (1) Routier Parra KO 4 (10) Jul 16, 1931 Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, US Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
116 Draw 89–17–9 (1) Victor Ferrand PTS 15 Mar 25, 1931 Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, Spain Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
115 Draw 89–17–8 (1) Midget Wolgast SD 15 Dec 26, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained NBA flyweight title;
For NYSAC flyweight title
114 Win 89–17–7 (1) Jose De Cruz KO 3 (8) Dec 15, 1930 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
113 Loss 88–17–7 (1) Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Dec 12, 1930 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
112 Win 88–16–7 (1) Willie LaMorte PTS 10 Aug 6, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
111 Win 87–16–7 (1) Davey Adelman PTS 10 Jul 28, 1930 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
110 Win 86–16–7 (1) Little Jeff Smith KO 2 (10) Jun 24, 1930 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, US
109 Win 85–16–7 (1) Frenchy Belanger UD 10 Jun 10, 1930 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
108 Win 84–16–7 (1) Frisco Grande TKO 4 (10) May 16, 1930 Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
107 Win 83–16–7 (1) Andre Gleizes KO 3 (10) Apr 8, 1930 Teatro Politeama, Napoli, Italy
106 Win 82–16–7 (1) Orlando Magliozzi DQ 3 (10) Feb 23, 1930 Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, Italy
105 Win 81–16–7 (1) Arthur Boddington TKO 4 (10) Feb 15, 1930 Torino, Italy
104 ND 80–16–7 (1) Harry Stein ND 8 (10) Feb 6, 1930 Sportpalast, Schoeneberg, Germany
103 Win 80–16–7 Yvon Trèvédic TKO 12 (15) Jan 18, 1930 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
102 Win 79–16–7 Ernie Jarvis PTS 15 Oct 17, 1929 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England Retained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
101 Win 78–16–7 Jackie Sharkey NWS 10 Sep 9, 1929 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
100 Loss 77–16–7 Willie Davies UD 10 Aug 5, 1929 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, US
99 Win 77–15–7 Émile Pladner DQ 5 (15) Apr 18, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Won NBA and IBU flyweight titles;
Pladner DQ'd for a low left to the body that put Genaro down
98 Loss 76–15–7 Émile Pladner KO 1 (15), 0:58 Mar 2, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France Lost NBA flyweight title;
For IBU flyweight title
97 Loss 76–14–7 Tommy Paul UD 6 Jan 18, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
96 Win 76–13–7 Steve Rocco DQ 2 (10) Dec 14, 1928 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US Retained NBA flyweight title
95 Loss 75–13–7 Art Giroux NWS 12 Nov 27, 1928 Portland, Maine, US Not to be confused with Art Giroux
94 Win 75–12–7 Frenchy Belanger PTS 10 Oct 15, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA flyweight title
93 Win 74–12–7 Ernie Peters PTS 10 Aug 21, 1928 Hippodrome, Chicago, Illinois, US
92 Draw 73–12–7 Steve Rocco PTS 10 Jul 23, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Retained NBA flyweight title
91 Win 73–12–6 Lew Goldberg KO 3 (10) Jun 18, 1928 American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
90 Win 72–12–6 Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Apr 9, 1928 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
89 Loss 71–12–6 Jackie Johnston SD 10 Mar 30, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
88 Win 71–11–6 Frisco Grande PTS 10 Mar 9, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87 Win 70–11–6 Duke Menard NWS 12 Mar 6, 1928 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, US
86 Win 69–11–6 Frenchy Belanger PTS 10 Feb 6, 1928 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Won NBA flyweight title
85 Win 68–11–6 Willie LaMorte NWS 10 Dec 20, 1927 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
84 Loss 67–11–6 Frenchy Belanger SD 10 Nov 28, 1927 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
83 Loss 67–10–6 Billy Kelly PTS 10 Oct 28, 1927 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
82 Win 67–9–6 Marty Gold NWS 10 Oct 7, 1927 Raleigh, North Carolina, US
81 Loss 66–9–6 Joey Eulo NWS 10 Sep 16, 1927 Harrison, New Jersey, US
80 Win 66–8–6 Eddie Flank PTS 10 Sep 12, 1927 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
79 Win 65–8–6 Tommy Hughes NWS 10 Sep 2, 1927 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
78 Win 64–8–6 Frankie Garcia KO 2 (?) Aug 23, 1927 Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, US
77 Win 63–8–6 Joey Ross PTS 10 Jul 22, 1927 American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
76 Loss 62–8–6 Dick O'Leary DQ 6 (10), 1:20 May 5, 1927 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US Genaro was DQ'd for a low blow
75 Draw 62–7–6 Willie LaMorte PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
74 Win 62–7–5 Tommy Hughes PTS 8 Mar 9, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
73 Win 61–7–5 Ruby Bradley PTS 10 Mar 5, 1927 Walker A.C., New York City, New York, US
72 Win 60–7–5 Joey Scalfaro PTS 10 Feb 16, 1927 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
71 Loss 59–7–5 Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Jan 21, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
70 Win 59–6–5 Ruby Bradley PTS 12 Oct 13, 1926 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
69 Win 58–6–5 Mickey Lewis NWS 10 Oct 7, 1926 West New York, New Jersey, US
68 Draw 57–6–5 Willie Darcy PTS 12 Jul 22, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
67 Win 57–6–4 Joe McKean KO 10 (12), 0:55 Jul 8, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
66 Win 56–6–4 Joe McKean PTS 10 Jun 11, 1926 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
65 Loss 55–6–4 Bushy Graham PTS 10 May 17, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64 Win 55–5–4 Willie Darcy NWS 10 Apr 19, 1926 Bayonne, Louisiana, US
63 Win 54–5–4 Hilly Levine NWS 10 Apr 5, 1926 Casino, Bayonne, Louisiana, US
62 Win 53–5–4 Victor St. Onge TKO 4 (12) Nov 16, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
61 Loss 52–5–4 Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Oct 14, 1925 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
60 Loss 52–4–4 Fidel LaBarba PTS 10 Aug 22, 1925 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US Lost American flyweight title;
For vacant NBA flyweight title
59 Draw 52–3–4 George Marks NWS 10 Aug 7, 1925 Armory, Red Bank, New Jersey, US
58 Win 52–3–3 Hilly Levine DQ 11 (12) Jul 31, 1925 Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US Levine was DQ'd for hitting low
57 Win 51–3–3 Kid Williams PTS 12 Jun 26, 1925 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
56 Win 50–3–3 George Marks PTS 10 Jun 16, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 49–3–3 Harold Smith PTS 10 May 28, 1925 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
54 Win 48–3–3 Al Dundee NWS 12 Apr 13, 1925 Coliseum, Mansfield, Ohio, US
53 Win 47–3–3 Joe Lucas PTS 10 Mar 20, 1925 Detroit, Michigan, US
52 Win 46–3–3 Eddie O'Dowd NWS 12 Feb 26, 1925 Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, US
51 Win 45–3–3 Henry 'Kid' Wolfe PTS 10 Feb 16, 1925 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50 Win 44–3–3 Eddie O'Dowd PTS 15 Oct 6, 1924 Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
49 Win 43–3–3 Bushy Graham PTS 12 Sep 23, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 42–3–3 Hilly Levine PTS 12 Aug 22, 1924 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
47 Win 41–3–3 Johnny Curtin PTS 12 Aug 5, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
46 Draw 40–3–3 Bushy Graham PTS 10 Jul 7, 1924 Baseball Park, Rochester, New York, US
45 Win 40–3–2 Joe Clifford PTS 12 Jun 12, 1924 Sportland Heights Arena, Berwyn, Maryland, US
44 Draw 39–3–2 Howard Mayberry MD 10 May 22, 1924 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
43 Win 39–3–1 Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Jan 22, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42 Win 38–3–1 Joe Clifford NWS 10 Dec 18, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, US
41 Win 37–3–1 Carl Tremaine SD 12 Nov 29, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 36–3–1 Vincent Salvatore PTS 12 Sep 29, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US Retained American flyweight title
39 Win 35–3–1 Bobby Wolgast PTS 10 Aug 28, 1923 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
38 Win 34–3–1 Buddy Wallace TKO 4 (6) Jul 30, 1923 Columbus, Ohio, US
37 Win 33–3–1 Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jul 27, 1923 Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, US
36 Win 32–3–1 Bob Gershane KO 3 (15), 0:48 Jul 19, 1923 Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
35 Win 31–3–1 Tony Norman NWS 10 Jul 7, 1923 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
34 Win 30–3–1 Memphis Pal Moore DQ 6 (10) Apr 23, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US Accidental low blow
33 Loss 29–3–1 Bobby Wolgast NWS 8 Apr 16, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
32 Win 29–2–1 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS 10 Apr 4, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
31 Win 28–2–1 Bobby Doyle PTS 4 Mar 28, 1923 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
30 Win 27–2–1 Frankie Williams KO 3 (10) Mar 6, 1923 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
29 Win 26–2–1 Pancho Villa SD 15 Mar 1, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Won American flyweight title
28 Win 25–2–1 Tommy Shea KO 4 (8) Feb 12, 1923 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
27 Win 24–2–1 Terry Martin PTS 10 Dec 15, 1922 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26 Win 23–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS 12 Oct 21, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 22–2–1 George Russell TKO 14 (15) Oct 5, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 21–2–1 Pancho Villa PTS 10 Aug 22, 1922 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
23 Loss 20–2–1 Battling Harry Leonard PTS 12 Aug 19, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 20–1–1 Battling Al Murray NWS 12 Jul 21, 1922 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
21 Win 19–1–1 Pancho Villa NWS 12 Jul 6, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
20 Win 18–1–1 Eddie Lynch NWS 12 Jun 9, 1922 Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, US
19 Win 17–1–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS 12 May 23, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Loss 16–1–1 Abe Goldstein PTS 4 May 19, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
17 Win 16–0–1 Manny Wexler PTS 12 Apr 18, 1922 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
16 Win 15–0–1 Sammy Cohen PTS 12 Mar 25, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 14–0–1 Jack Sayles PTS 12 Mar 14, 1922 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 13–0–1 Leo Reynolds PTS 10 Jan 10, 1922 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 12–0–1 Henry 'Kid' Wolfe NWS 8 Dec 26, 1921 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
12 Win 11–0–1 Johnny Rosner PTS 10 Dec 19, 1921 Lexington Avenue Theatre, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 10–0–1 Andy Davis UD 10 Dec 13, 1921 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
10 Win 9–0–1 Joey Leon PTS 12 Nov 7, 1921 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
9 Win 8–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 12 Aug 12, 1921 Convention Hall, Saratoga Springs, New York, US
8 Win 7–0–1 Bobby Doyle PTS 15 May 21, 1921 9th Coast Defense Armory, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 6–0–1 Jockey Joe Dillon PTS 15 Apr 26, 1921 Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, US
6 Win 5–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 10 Apr 9, 1921 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
5 Draw 4–0–1 Joe Colletti PTS 12 Feb 16, 1921 Columbus Institute, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
4 Win 4–0 Johnny Rosner PTS 12 Dec 13, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
3 Win 3–0 Jimmy Peterson PTS 10 Nov 3, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
2 Win 2–0 Billy Murphy PTS 6 Oct 20, 1920 Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Joe Colletti DQ 3 (6) Oct 15, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Colletti DQ'd for low blow

References edit

  1. ^ "Frankie Genaro". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Frankie Genaro". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia – Frankie Genaro CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2014-04-30
  4. ^ All-Time Flyweight Rankings. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-11.
  5. ^ All-Time Flyweight Rankings Archived 2011-12-01 at the Wayback Machine IBROresearch.com Retrieved on 2014-04-29
  6. ^ "Frankie Genaro". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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  8. ^ Dewy, Donald (2012) "Travels with Charlie" in Ray Arcell, A Boxing Biography. McFarland Publishing. Jefferson, North Carolina. p. 34. ISBN 978-0786469680
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External links edit

  • Boxing record for Frankie Genaro from BoxRec (registration required)
  • International Boxing Hall of Fame – Frankie Genaro
Achievements
Preceded by
Frenchy Belanger
NBA World Flyweight Champion
October 15, 1928 – March 2, 1929
Succeeded by
Preceded by NBA World Flyweight Champion
April 18, 1929 – October 26, 1931
Succeeded by