Born George Raymond Wagner, he changed his name to “Gorgeous George.” Gorgeous, as he liked to be called, wore long, dyed, platinum-blond hair and enjoyed strutting into the ring wearing a long red gown and matching nail polish. 100 Followers, 4 Following, 17 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gorgeous George The Boxer (@gorgeous_george_the_boxer) He is the son of rugby league footballer Terry Fogerty, who played in the 1960s and 1970s then coached in the 1980s. Gorgeous George the Boxer. George Raymond Wagner (March 24, 1915 – December 26, 1963) was an American professional wrestler known by his ring name Gorgeous George.In the United States, during the First Golden Age of Professional Wrestling in the 1940s–1950s, Gorgeous George was one of the biggest stars of the sport, gaining media attention for his outrageous character, which was described as flamboyant and … To connect with Gorgeous George the Boxer, join Facebook today. 58 likes. 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