Frankie Genaro

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Frankie Genaro
Frankie Genaro 1931.jpg
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.
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights131
Wins98
Wins by KO19
Losses23
Draws9
No contests2
Medal record
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1920 Antwerp Flyweight

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.

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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

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

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. In 1923, he captured the American flyweight title with another win over Villa and decisioned future bantamweight champ Bud Taylor.

NBA world flyweight champion

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

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

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

Official record

131 fights80 wins20 losses
By knockout194
By decision5514
By disqualification62
Draws8
No contests1
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.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
131Loss80–20–8 (23)Little PanchoRTD8 (10)Feb 21, 1934Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
130Win80–19–8 (23)Young Speedy DadoRTD4 (6)Feb 13, 1934Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
129Loss79–19–8 (23)Frankie JarrPTS10Nov 10, 1933G.E. Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
128Loss79–18–8 (23)Ernie MaurerPTS10Oct 5, 1933Ypsilanti, Michigan, US
127Win79–17–8 (23)Frisco GrandeKO? (10)Jul 28, 1933Columbia Arena, Stanhope, New Jersey, US
126Win78–17–8 (23)Tommy LemieuxNWS6Jun 9, 1933Prospect Park, Biddeford, Maine, US
125Win78–17–8 (22) Joey Archibald PTS10Apr 5, 1933Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
124Win77–17–8 (22)Ruby BradleyPTS10Mar 15, 1933Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
123Win76–17–8 (22)Jose FinoPTS8Jan 24, 1933Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, US
122Loss75–17–8 (22) Young Tommy TKO3 (10), 1:22Mar 29, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
121Loss75–16–8 (22)Mariano ArillaDQ7 (10)Nov 16, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceGenaro DQ'd after repeated head butts
120Loss75–15–8 (22) Victor Perez KO2 (15)Oct 26, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceLost NBA and IBU flyweight titles
119Win75–14–8 (22)Valentin AngelmannPTS15Oct 3, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
118Win74–14–8 (22)Jackie HarmonKO6 (15), 1:30Jul 30, 1931Lakewood Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, USRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
117Win73–14–8 (22)Routier ParraKO4 (10)Jul 16, 1931Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, USRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
116Draw72–14–8 (22)Victor FerrandPTS15Mar 25, 1931Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, SpainRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
115Draw72–14–7 (22) Midget Wolgast SD15Dec 26, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USRetained NBA flyweight title;
For NYSAC flyweight title
114Win72–14–6 (22)Jose De CruzKO3 (8)Dec 15, 1930Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
113Loss71–14–6 (22)Ruby BradleyPTS10Dec 12, 1930Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
112Win71–13–6 (22)Willie LaMortePTS10Aug 6, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
111Win70–13–6 (22)Davey AdelmanPTS10Jul 28, 1930Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
110Win69–13–6 (22)Little Jeff SmithKO2 (10)Jun 24, 1930Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, US
109Win68–13–6 (22)Frenchy BelangerUD10Jun 10, 1930Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
108Win67–13–6 (22)Frisco GrandeTKO4 (10)May 16, 1930Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
107Win66–13–6 (22)Andre GleizesKO3 (10)Apr 8, 1930Teatro Politeama, Napoli, Italy
106Win65–13–6 (22)Orlando MagliozziDQ3 (10)Feb 23, 1930Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, Italy
105Win64–13–6 (22)Arthur BoddingtonTKO4 (10)Feb 15, 1930Torino, Italy
104ND63–13–6 (22) Harry Stein ND8 (10)Feb 6, 1930Sportpalast, Schoeneberg, Germany
103Win63–13–6 (21) Yvon Trèvédic TKO12 (15)Jan 18, 1930Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
102Win62–13–6 (21)Ernie JarvisPTS15Oct 17, 1929Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, EnglandRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
101Win61–13–6 (21)Jackie SharkeyNWS10Sep 9, 1929Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
100Loss61–13–6 (20)Willie DaviesUD10Aug 5, 1929Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, US
99Win61–12–6 (20) Émile Pladner DQ5 (15)Apr 18, 1929Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceWon NBA and IBU flyweight titles;
Pladner DQ'd for a low left to the body that put Genaro down
98Loss60–12–6 (20) Émile Pladner KO1 (15), 0:58Mar 2, 1929Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceLost NBA flyweight title;
For IBU flyweight title
97Loss60–11–6 (20) Tommy Paul UD6Jan 18, 1929Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
96Win60–10–6 (20)Steve RoccoDQ2 (10)Dec 14, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USRetained NBA flyweight title
95Loss59–10–6 (20)Art GirouxNWS12Nov 27, 1928Portland, Maine, USNot to be confused with Art Giroux
94Win59–10–6 (19)Frenchy BelangerPTS10Oct 15, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA flyweight title
93Win58–10–6 (19)Ernie PetersPTS10Aug 21, 1928Hippodrome, Chicago, Illinois, US
92Draw57–10–6 (19)Steve RoccoPTS10Jul 23, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA flyweight title
91Win57–10–5 (19)Lew GoldbergKO3 (10)Jun 18, 1928American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
90Win56–10–5 (19)Johnny VaccaPTS10Apr 9, 1928Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
89Loss55–10–5 (19)Jackie JohnstonSD10Mar 30, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
88Win55–9–5 (19)Frisco GrandePTS10Mar 9, 1928Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87Win54–9–5 (19)Duke MenardNWS12Mar 6, 1928Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, US
86Win54–9–5 (18)Frenchy BelangerPTS10Feb 6, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWon NBA flyweight title
85Win53–9–5 (18)Willie LaMorteNWS10Dec 20, 1927Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
84Loss53–9–5 (17)Frenchy BelangerSD10Nov 28, 1927Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
83Loss53–8–5 (17)Billy KellyPTS10Oct 28, 1927Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
82Win53–7–5 (17)Marty GoldNWS10Oct 7, 1927Raleigh, North Carolina, US
81Loss53–7–5 (16)Joey EuloNWS10Sep 16, 1927Harrison, New Jersey, US
80Win53–7–5 (15)Eddie FlankPTS10Sep 12, 1927St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
79Win52–7–5 (15)Tommy HughesNWS10Sep 2, 1927Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
78Win52–7–5 (14)Frankie GarciaKO2 (?)Aug 23, 1927Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, US
77Win51–7–5 (14)Joey RossPTS10Jul 22, 1927American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
76Loss50–7–5 (14)Dick O'LearyDQ6 (10), 1:20May 5, 1927South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USGenaro was DQ'd for a low blow
75Draw50–6–5 (14)Willie LaMortePTS10Mar 21, 1927White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
74Win50–6–4 (14)Tommy HughesPTS8Mar 9, 1927Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
73Win49–6–4 (14)Ruby BradleyPTS10Mar 5, 1927Walker A.C., New York City, New York, US
72Win48–6–4 (14)Joey ScalfaroPTS10Feb 16, 1927Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
71Loss47–6–4 (14) Newsboy Brown PTS10Jan 21, 1927Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
70Win47–5–4 (14)Ruby BradleyPTS12Oct 13, 1926Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
69Win46–5–4 (14)Mickey LewisNWS10Oct 7, 1926West New York, New Jersey, US
68Draw46–5–4 (13)Willie DarcyPTS12Jul 22, 1926Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
67Win46–5–3 (13)Joe McKeanKO10 (12), 0:55Jul 8, 1926Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
66Win45–5–3 (13)Joe McKeanPTS10Jun 11, 1926Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
65Loss44–5–3 (13) Bushy Graham PTS10May 17, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64Win44–4–3 (13)Willie DarcyNWS10Apr 19, 1926Bayonne, Louisiana, US
63Win44–4–3 (12)Hilly LevineNWS10Apr 5, 1926Casino, Bayonne, Louisiana, US
62Win44–4–3 (11)Victor St. OngeTKO4 (12)Nov 16, 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
61Loss43–4–3 (11) Newsboy Brown PTS10Oct 14, 1925Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
60Loss43–3–3 (11) Fidel LaBarba PTS10Aug 22, 1925Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, USLost American flyweight title;
For vacant NBA flyweight title
59Draw43–2–3 (11)George MarksNWS10Aug 7, 1925Armory, Red Bank, New Jersey, US
58Win43–2–3 (10)Hilly LevineDQ11 (12)Jul 31, 1925Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, USLevine was DQ'd for hitting low
57Win42–2–3 (10) Kid Williams PTS12Jun 26, 1925Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
56Win41–2–3 (10)George MarksPTS10Jun 16, 1925Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
55Win40–2–3 (10)Harold SmithPTS10May 28, 1925Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
54Win39–2–3 (10)Al DundeeNWS12Apr 13, 1925Coliseum, Mansfield, Ohio, US
53Win39–2–3 (9)Joe LucasPTS10Mar 20, 1925Detroit, Michigan, US
52Win38–2–3 (9)Eddie O'DowdNWS12Feb 26, 1925Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, US
51Win38–2–3 (8)Henry 'Kid' WolfePTS10Feb 16, 1925Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50Win37–2–3 (8)Eddie O'DowdPTS15Oct 6, 1924Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
49Win36–2–3 (8) Bushy Graham PTS12Sep 23, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
48Win35–2–3 (8)Hilly LevinePTS12Aug 22, 1924Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
47Win34–2–3 (8)Johnny CurtinPTS12Aug 5, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
46Draw33–2–3 (8) Bushy Graham PTS10Jul 7, 1924Baseball Park, Rochester, New York, US
45Win33–2–2 (8)Joe CliffordPTS12Jun 12, 1924Sportland Heights Arena, Berwyn, Maryland, US
44Draw32–2–2 (8)Howard MayberryMD10May 22, 1924Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
43Win32–2–1 (8)Johnny SheppardPTS10Jan 22, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42Win31–2–1 (8)Joe CliffordNWS10Dec 18, 1923Detroit, Michigan, US
41Win31–2–1 (7)Carl TremaineSD12Nov 29, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
40Win30–2–1 (7)Vincent SalvatorePTS12Sep 29, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, USRetained American flyweight title
39Win29–2–1 (7)Bobby WolgastPTS10Aug 28, 1923Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
38Win28–2–1 (7)Buddy WallaceTKO4 (6)Jul 30, 1923Columbus, Ohio, US
37Win27–2–1 (7)Frankie DalyPTS12Jul 27, 1923Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, US
36Win26–2–1 (7)Bob GershaneKO3 (15), 0:48Jul 19, 1923Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
35Win25–2–1 (7)Tony NormanNWS10Jul 7, 1923Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
34Win25–2–1 (6) Memphis Pal Moore DQ6 (10)Apr 23, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USAccidental low blow
33Loss24–2–1 (6)Bobby WolgastNWS8Apr 16, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
32Win24–2–1 (5) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Apr 4, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
31Win24–2–1 (4)Bobby DoylePTS4Mar 28, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
30Win23–2–1 (4)Frankie WilliamsKO3 (10)Mar 6, 1923Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
29Win22–2–1 (4) Pancho Villa SD15Mar 1, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon American flyweight title
28Win21–2–1 (4)Tommy SheaKO4 (8)Feb 12, 1923Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
27Win20–2–1 (4)Terry MartinPTS10Dec 15, 1922Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26Win19–2–1 (4) Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS12Oct 21, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25Win18–2–1 (4)George RussellTKO14 (15)Oct 5, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
24Win17–2–1 (4) Pancho Villa PTS10Aug 22, 1922Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
23Loss16–2–1 (4)Battling Harry LeonardPTS12Aug 19, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22Win16–1–1 (4)Battling Al MurrayNWS12Jul 21, 1922Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
21Win16–1–1 (3) Pancho Villa NWS12Jul 6, 1922Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
20Win16–1–1 (2)Eddie LynchNWS12Jun 9, 1922Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, US
19Win16–1–1 (1) Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS12May 23, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18Loss15–1–1 (1) Abe Goldstein PTS4May 19, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
17Win15–0–1 (1)Manny WexlerPTS12Apr 18, 1922Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
16Win14–0–1 (1)Sammy CohenPTS12Mar 25, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
15Win13–0–1 (1)Jack SaylesPTS12Mar 14, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
14Win12–0–1 (1)Leo ReynoldsPTS10Jan 10, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
13Win11–0–1 (1)Henry 'Kid' WolfeNWS8Dec 26, 1921National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
12Win11–0–1Johnny RosnerPTS10Dec 19, 1921Lexington Avenue Theatre, New York City, New York, US
11Win10–0–1Andy DavisUD10Dec 13, 1921Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
10Win9–0–1Joey LeonPTS12Nov 7, 1921Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
9Win8–0–1Joe CollettiPTS12Aug 12, 1921Convention Hall, Saratoga Springs, New York, US
8Win7–0–1Bobby DoylePTS15May 21, 19219th Coast Defense Armory, New York City, New York, US
7Win6–0–1Jockey Joe DillonPTS15Apr 26, 1921Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, US
6Win5–0–1Joe CollettiPTS10Apr 9, 1921Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
5Draw4–0–1Joe CollettiPTS12Feb 16, 1921Columbus Institute, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
4Win4–0Johnny RosnerPTS12Dec 13, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
3Win3–0Jimmy PetersonPTS10Nov 3, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
2Win2–0Billy MurphyPTS6Oct 20, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
1Win1–0Joe CollettiDQ3 (6)Oct 15, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USColletti DQ'd for low blow

Unofficial record

131 fights98 wins23 losses
By knockout194
By decision7317
By disqualification62
Draws9
No contests1

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
131Loss98–23–9 (1)Little PanchoRTD8 (10)Feb 21, 1934Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
130Win98–22–9 (1)Young Speedy DadoRTD4 (6)Feb 13, 1934Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
129Loss97–22–9 (1)Frankie JarrPTS10Nov 10, 1933G.E. Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
128Loss97–21–9 (1)Ernie MaurerPTS10Oct 5, 1933Ypsilanti, Michigan, US
127Win97–20–9 (1)Frisco GrandeKO? (10)Jul 28, 1933Columbia Arena, Stanhope, New Jersey, US
126Win96–20–9 (1)Tommy LemieuxNWS6Jun 9, 1933Prospect Park, Biddeford, Maine, US
125Win95–20–9 (1) Joey Archibald PTS10Apr 5, 1933Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
124Win94–20–9 (1)Ruby BradleyPTS10Mar 15, 1933Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
123Win93–20–9 (1)Jose FinoPTS8Jan 24, 1933Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, US
122Loss92–20–9 (1) Young Tommy TKO3 (10), 1:22Mar 29, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
121Loss92–19–9 (1)Mariano ArillaDQ7 (10)Nov 16, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceGenaro DQ'd after repeated head butts
120Loss92–18–9 (1) Victor Perez KO2 (15)Oct 26, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceLost NBA and IBU flyweight titles
119Win92–17–9 (1)Valentin AngelmannPTS15Oct 3, 1931Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
118Win91–17–9 (1)Jackie HarmonKO6 (15), 1:30Jul 30, 1931Lakewood Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, USRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
117Win90–17–9 (1)Routier ParraKO4 (10)Jul 16, 1931Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, USRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
116Draw89–17–9 (1)Victor FerrandPTS15Mar 25, 1931Plaza de Toros Monumental, Barcelona, SpainRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
115Draw89–17–8 (1) Midget Wolgast SD15Dec 26, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USRetained NBA flyweight title;
For NYSAC flyweight title
114Win89–17–7 (1)Jose De CruzKO3 (8)Dec 15, 1930Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
113Loss88–17–7 (1)Ruby BradleyPTS10Dec 12, 1930Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
112Win88–16–7 (1)Willie LaMortePTS10Aug 6, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
111Win87–16–7 (1)Davey AdelmanPTS10Jul 28, 1930Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
110Win86–16–7 (1)Little Jeff SmithKO2 (10)Jun 24, 1930Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, US
109Win85–16–7 (1)Frenchy BelangerUD10Jun 10, 1930Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
108Win84–16–7 (1)Frisco GrandeTKO4 (10)May 16, 1930Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
107Win83–16–7 (1)Andre GleizesKO3 (10)Apr 8, 1930Teatro Politeama, Napoli, Italy
106Win82–16–7 (1)Orlando MagliozziDQ3 (10)Feb 23, 1930Palazzo dello Sport (Pad. 3 Fiera), Milan, Italy
105Win81–16–7 (1)Arthur BoddingtonTKO4 (10)Feb 15, 1930Torino, Italy
104ND80–16–7 (1) Harry Stein ND8 (10)Feb 6, 1930Sportpalast, Schoeneberg, Germany
103Win80–16–7 Yvon Trèvédic TKO12 (15)Jan 18, 1930Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
102Win79–16–7Ernie JarvisPTS15Oct 17, 1929Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, EnglandRetained NBA and IBU flyweight titles
101Win78–16–7Jackie SharkeyNWS10Sep 9, 1929Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
100Loss77–16–7Willie DaviesUD10Aug 5, 1929Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, US
99Win77–15–7 Émile Pladner DQ5 (15)Apr 18, 1929Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceWon NBA and IBU flyweight titles;
Pladner DQ'd for a low left to the body that put Genaro down
98Loss76–15–7 Émile Pladner KO1 (15), 0:58Mar 2, 1929Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, FranceLost NBA flyweight title;
For IBU flyweight title
97Loss76–14–7 Tommy Paul UD6Jan 18, 1929Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
96Win76–13–7Steve RoccoDQ2 (10)Dec 14, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USRetained NBA flyweight title
95Loss75–13–7Art GirouxNWS12Nov 27, 1928Portland, Maine, USNot to be confused with Art Giroux
94Win75–12–7Frenchy BelangerPTS10Oct 15, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA flyweight title
93Win74–12–7Ernie PetersPTS10Aug 21, 1928Hippodrome, Chicago, Illinois, US
92Draw73–12–7Steve RoccoPTS10Jul 23, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRetained NBA flyweight title
91Win73–12–6Lew GoldbergKO3 (10)Jun 18, 1928American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
90Win72–12–6Johnny VaccaPTS10Apr 9, 1928Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
89Loss71–12–6Jackie JohnstonSD10Mar 30, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
88Win71–11–6Frisco GrandePTS10Mar 9, 1928Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87Win70–11–6Duke MenardNWS12Mar 6, 1928Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, US
86Win69–11–6Frenchy BelangerPTS10Feb 6, 1928Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWon NBA flyweight title
85Win68–11–6Willie LaMorteNWS10Dec 20, 1927Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
84Loss67–11–6Frenchy BelangerSD10Nov 28, 1927Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
83Loss67–10–6Billy KellyPTS10Oct 28, 1927Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
82Win67–9–6Marty GoldNWS10Oct 7, 1927Raleigh, North Carolina, US
81Loss66–9–6Joey EuloNWS10Sep 16, 1927Harrison, New Jersey, US
80Win66–8–6Eddie FlankPTS10Sep 12, 1927St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
79Win65–8–6Tommy HughesNWS10Sep 2, 1927Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
78Win64–8–6Frankie GarciaKO2 (?)Aug 23, 1927Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, US
77Win63–8–6Joey RossPTS10Jul 22, 1927American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
76Loss62–8–6Dick O'LearyDQ6 (10), 1:20May 5, 1927South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USGenaro was DQ'd for a low blow
75Draw62–7–6Willie LaMortePTS10Mar 21, 1927White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
74Win62–7–5Tommy HughesPTS8Mar 9, 1927Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
73Win61–7–5Ruby BradleyPTS10Mar 5, 1927Walker A.C., New York City, New York, US
72Win60–7–5Joey ScalfaroPTS10Feb 16, 1927Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
71Loss59–7–5 Newsboy Brown PTS10Jan 21, 1927Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
70Win59–6–5Ruby BradleyPTS12Oct 13, 1926Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
69Win58–6–5Mickey LewisNWS10Oct 7, 1926West New York, New Jersey, US
68Draw57–6–5Willie DarcyPTS12Jul 22, 1926Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
67Win57–6–4Joe McKeanKO10 (12), 0:55Jul 8, 1926Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, US
66Win56–6–4Joe McKeanPTS10Jun 11, 1926Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
65Loss55–6–4 Bushy Graham PTS10May 17, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64Win55–5–4Willie DarcyNWS10Apr 19, 1926Bayonne, Louisiana, US
63Win54–5–4Hilly LevineNWS10Apr 5, 1926Casino, Bayonne, Louisiana, US
62Win53–5–4Victor St. OngeTKO4 (12)Nov 16, 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
61Loss52–5–4 Newsboy Brown PTS10Oct 14, 1925Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
60Loss52–4–4 Fidel LaBarba PTS10Aug 22, 1925Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, USLost American flyweight title;
For vacant NBA flyweight title
59Draw52–3–4George MarksNWS10Aug 7, 1925Armory, Red Bank, New Jersey, US
58Win52–3–3Hilly LevineDQ11 (12)Jul 31, 1925Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, USLevine was DQ'd for hitting low
57Win51–3–3 Kid Williams PTS12Jun 26, 1925Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
56Win50–3–3George MarksPTS10Jun 16, 1925Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
55Win49–3–3Harold SmithPTS10May 28, 1925Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, US
54Win48–3–3Al DundeeNWS12Apr 13, 1925Coliseum, Mansfield, Ohio, US
53Win47–3–3Joe LucasPTS10Mar 20, 1925Detroit, Michigan, US
52Win46–3–3Eddie O'DowdNWS12Feb 26, 1925Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, US
51Win45–3–3Henry 'Kid' WolfePTS10Feb 16, 1925Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50Win44–3–3Eddie O'DowdPTS15Oct 6, 1924Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
49Win43–3–3 Bushy Graham PTS12Sep 23, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
48Win42–3–3Hilly LevinePTS12Aug 22, 1924Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
47Win41–3–3Johnny CurtinPTS12Aug 5, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
46Draw40–3–3 Bushy Graham PTS10Jul 7, 1924Baseball Park, Rochester, New York, US
45Win40–3–2Joe CliffordPTS12Jun 12, 1924Sportland Heights Arena, Berwyn, Maryland, US
44Draw39–3–2Howard MayberryMD10May 22, 1924Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
43Win39–3–1Johnny SheppardPTS10Jan 22, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42Win38–3–1Joe CliffordNWS10Dec 18, 1923Detroit, Michigan, US
41Win37–3–1Carl TremaineSD12Nov 29, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
40Win36–3–1Vincent SalvatorePTS12Sep 29, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, USRetained American flyweight title
39Win35–3–1Bobby WolgastPTS10Aug 28, 1923Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
38Win34–3–1Buddy WallaceTKO4 (6)Jul 30, 1923Columbus, Ohio, US
37Win33–3–1Frankie DalyPTS12Jul 27, 1923Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, US
36Win32–3–1Bob GershaneKO3 (15), 0:48Jul 19, 1923Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
35Win31–3–1Tony NormanNWS10Jul 7, 1923Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
34Win30–3–1 Memphis Pal Moore DQ6 (10)Apr 23, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USAccidental low blow
33Loss29–3–1Bobby WolgastNWS8Apr 16, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
32Win29–2–1 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Apr 4, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
31Win28–2–1Bobby DoylePTS4Mar 28, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
30Win27–2–1Frankie WilliamsKO3 (10)Mar 6, 1923Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
29Win26–2–1 Pancho Villa SD15Mar 1, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon American flyweight title
28Win25–2–1Tommy SheaKO4 (8)Feb 12, 1923Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
27Win24–2–1Terry MartinPTS10Dec 15, 1922Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26Win23–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS12Oct 21, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25Win22–2–1George RussellTKO14 (15)Oct 5, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
24Win21–2–1 Pancho Villa PTS10Aug 22, 1922Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
23Loss20–2–1Battling Harry LeonardPTS12Aug 19, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22Win20–1–1Battling Al MurrayNWS12Jul 21, 1922Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
21Win19–1–1 Pancho Villa NWS12Jul 6, 1922Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
20Win18–1–1Eddie LynchNWS12Jun 9, 1922Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, US
19Win17–1–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS12May 23, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18Loss16–1–1 Abe Goldstein PTS4May 19, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
17Win16–0–1Manny WexlerPTS12Apr 18, 1922Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
16Win15–0–1Sammy CohenPTS12Mar 25, 1922Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
15Win14–0–1Jack SaylesPTS12Mar 14, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
14Win13–0–1Leo ReynoldsPTS10Jan 10, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
13Win12–0–1Henry 'Kid' WolfeNWS8Dec 26, 1921National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
12Win11–0–1Johnny RosnerPTS10Dec 19, 1921Lexington Avenue Theatre, New York City, New York, US
11Win10–0–1Andy DavisUD10Dec 13, 1921Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
10Win9–0–1Joey LeonPTS12Nov 7, 1921Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
9Win8–0–1Joe CollettiPTS12Aug 12, 1921Convention Hall, Saratoga Springs, New York, US
8Win7–0–1Bobby DoylePTS15May 21, 19219th Coast Defense Armory, New York City, New York, US
7Win6–0–1Jockey Joe DillonPTS15Apr 26, 1921Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, US
6Win5–0–1Joe CollettiPTS10Apr 9, 1921Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
5Draw4–0–1Joe CollettiPTS12Feb 16, 1921Columbus Institute, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
4Win4–0Johnny RosnerPTS12Dec 13, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
3Win3–0Jimmy PetersonPTS10Nov 3, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
2Win2–0Billy MurphyPTS6Oct 20, 1920Star S.C., New York City, New York, US
1Win1–0Joe CollettiDQ3 (6)Oct 15, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USColletti DQ'd for low blow

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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