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jofre · 08-23-2008, 03:00 PM

Ross Virgo
Global ID 9684
sex male
birth date 1929-11-09
division welterweight
nationality United States
residence Rochester, New York, United States
won 24 (KO 6) + lost 2 (KO 0) + drawn 2 = 28

1948-1952

Virgo beat, among others, Carmen Baslio, Chester Rico, Ted Bussey, Dave Andrews,
Johnny Kaufman, Cliff Hart, Al Hersch, Fritzie Pruden and Tony Pellone.

The Franklin High School graduate won 46 of 48 amateur boxing matches and
was the 1948 champion of the U.S. Army and Air Force before turning pro.
He rose to No. 5 welterweight contender in the world before abruptly ending
his career in 1953 to raise his family. His record was 26-2-2, with both
losses split decisions. Per Rochester newspaper.

08-23-2008, 03:00 PM	#1568
jofre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,139	Ross Virgo Ross Virgo Global ID 9684 sex male birth date 1929-11-09 division welterweight nationality United States residence Rochester, New York, United States won 24 (KO 6) + lost 2 (KO 0) + drawn 2 = 28 1948-1952 Virgo beat, among others, Carmen Baslio, Chester Rico, Ted Bussey, Dave Andrews, Johnny Kaufman, Cliff Hart, Al Hersch, Fritzie Pruden and Tony Pellone. The Franklin High School graduate won 46 of 48 amateur boxing matches and was the 1948 champion of the U.S. Army and Air Force before turning pro. He rose to No. 5 welterweight contender in the world before abruptly ending his career in 1953 to raise his family. His record was 26-2-2, with both losses split decisions. Per Rochester newspaper. Attached Images __________________ jofre