Ross Virgo (November 9, 1929 – June 29, 2011)[1] was an American professional boxer.
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Ross Virgo | |
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Statistics | |
Nationality | American |
Born | November 9, 1929 |
Died | June 29, 2011(2011-06-29) (aged 81) |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 24 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
He attended Franklin High School in Rochester, New York, where he first learned to box.[1] After joining the Army, he became the combined Army–Air Force boxing champion.[1] His amateur record was 46–2.[1] His professional career started in 1948 and in the following year he was ranked 8th in the world by Ring Magazine.[2] His career record as a pro was 24–2–2.[3] At one time, he ranked fifth in the world in the welterweight class.[1] He is a member of the Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame.
After retiring in 1953, he married and opened a restaurant in Rochester called the Dickens (after Charles Dickens).[1]
Boxing record for Ross Virgo from BoxRec (registration required)
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