Frank Gelb

Name: Frank Gelb
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 2025-04-16 (Age:87)
Promoter: Record

Frank Gelb was an American boxing manager and promoter out of Baltimore.

Frank Gelb was born in Wynnefield, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Overbrook High School and later attended Temple University. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he joined his family's furniture business but soon transitioned into event promotion. A friendship with a local police officer inspired him to promote boxing events from the 1970s through the 2000s, which established him as a respected figure in Atlantic City's boxing scene. Notably, he promoted Luciano Pavarotti's first concert, leading to a lasting friendship and a successful venture into concert promotion. Frank's vibrant presence enriched both the boxing and classical music worlds, leaving behind a legacy of adventure and loyalty.