About Freddie Russo
Lived 1924 – 1987 (aged 62–63). Freddie Russo was a boxer.
Freddie Russo (October 3, 1924 – 1987) was an American featherweight boxer who won the New Jersey Golden Gloves title on four occasions and defeated four world champions during his career, though he never won a title himself in a career in which he had an overall record of 102-14-4..
Born in Brooklyn, Russo was raised in Rahway, New Jersey.
He turned professional in April 1943, at the age of 18. With Irving Cohen as his manager and Whitey Bimstein as his trainer, he proceeded to go undefeated in his first 51 fights, which included wins against former world featherweight champions Mike Belloise, Harry Jeffra, and Jackie Wilson. A knockout of George Knox gave Russo the state's featherweight title, but he rejected the belt that came with the victory, saying that "it's the World Championship that I'm after".
He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1985.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Freddie Russo?
American featherweight boxer (1924-1987)
When was Freddie Russo born?
Freddie Russo was born in 1924.
When did Freddie Russo die?
Freddie Russo died in 1987.
What was Freddie Russo's occupation?
Freddie Russo was a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Freddie Russo. https://biography.guide/freddie-russo/
MLA: "Freddie Russo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/freddie-russo/.
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