Frankie Genaro
American boxer (1901–1966)
Frankie Genaro
Genaro in 1931
Born Frank DiGennaro
(1901-08-26 ) August 26, 1901Died December 27, 1966(1966-12-27) (aged 65)New York, New York, U.S.
Statistics Weight(s) Flyweight Height 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[ 1] Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 131 Wins 98 Wins by KO 19 Losses 23 Draws 9 No contests 2
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.
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 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
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
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