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Frankie Genaro
1895–1966New York City, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
1920 Olympic gold medalist
Biography
1920 Olympic gold medalist; Flyweight world champion; born Frank DiGennaro. 1920 Olympic gold medalist; world flyweight champion; International Boxing Hall of Fame
Notable For
- 1920 Olympic gold medalist
- Flyweight world champion
- born Frank DiGennaro
Honors & Recognition
- 1920 Olympic gold medalist
- world flyweight champion
- International Boxing Hall of Fame
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frankie Genaro Italian?
Yes — Frankie Genaro is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. 1920 Olympic gold medalist
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Boxing
- Years
- 1895–1966
- Birth Place
- New York City, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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