About Ross Virgo
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81). Ross Virgo was an American restaurateur and boxer.
Ross Virgo (November 9, 1929 – June 29, 2011) was an American professional boxer.
He attended Franklin High School in Rochester, New York, where he first learned to box. His career record as a pro was 24–2–2. At one time, he ranked fifth in the world in the welterweight class. 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).
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Who was Ross Virgo?
American boxer (1929-2011)
When was Ross Virgo born?
Ross Virgo was born on 9 November 1929.
When did Ross Virgo die?
Ross Virgo died on 29 June 2011.
What was Ross Virgo's occupation?
Ross Virgo was a restaurateur and boxer.
What nationality was Ross Virgo?
Ross Virgo was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ross Virgo. https://biography.guide/ross-virgo/
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