Frankie Genovese (1915-1998) was just 16 when he competed for Canada at the Olympics. After winning his first match, he lost his second match to Mario Bianchini of Italy.
He turned pro later that year. According to BoxRec, he fought 65 matches, eventually ending up as a welterweight. He won 46, lost 12, and drew 7.
Created July 10, 2025.