Ad Wolgast

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Ad Wolgast
Adolph Wolgast.jpg
Statistics
Real nameAdolphus Wolgast
Weight(s)118–133 lb[1]
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1]
NationalityUnited States United States
Born(1888-02-08)8 February 1888
Cadillac, Michigan
Died14 April 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 67)
Camarillo, California
StanceOrthodox[1][2]
Boxing record
Total fights144
Wins87
Wins by KO40
Losses33
Draws23

Adolphus Wolgast (February 8, 1888 - April 14, 1955), nicknamed Michigan Wildcat, was the world's lightweight champion from 1910-1912.[1][2][3]

Biography[]

He was born on Feb 8,ruary 1888, his siblings were fellow boxers Johnny Wolgast and Al Wolgast.

Wolgast trained on a meat-based diet. He was fond of eating steak and opposed the vegetarian diet of rival lightweight boxing champion Freddie Welsh.[4]

World lightweight champion[]

Wolgast (right) in his title fight against Willie Ritchie, 1912.

He turned professional in 1906, and on 22 February 1910 he won the World Lightweight Title with a technical knockout (TKO) during the 40-round Battling Nelson. After the California bout, both fighters were arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefighting law. Wolgast would later defend the title against Mexican Joe Rivers in 1912, a bout that caused controversy.[5] Delivering simultaneous blows, they knocked each other out. Referee counted to ten and the bout was over. However, he awarded the win to Wolgast, claiming that Ad had started to rise before the fatal ten. Rivers' fans let out a roar, believing he had been fouled. To add to the confusion, the timekeeper insisted the round had ended when Welch reached the count of four. But Welch's ruling became the official verdict. Wolgast ultimately defended the belt five times before losing it to Willie Ritchie in 1912.[3]

Later life[]

Wolgast was declared incompetent in 1917 and a guardianship was established for him.[3] He suffered a nervous breakdown in 1918 and was placed in a sanitarium.[3] He escaped and was later found living in the "North Woods" of California as a "mountain man." In December 1918 a Los Angeles court found him competent to handle his own affairs, and terminated the guardianship.[citation needed]

In the early 1920s, Jack Doyle, owner of a Vernon, California boxing venue, took Wolgast "under his wing," and allowed him to train at his boxing gym, although Wolgast was not to fight again.[citation needed]

Death[]

In 1927 he was committed to Stockton State Hospital. He was injured by guards trying to restrain him and he had ribs broken. He died 14 April 1955 in Camarillo, California of heart complications.[3]


Professional boxing record[]

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[6] unless otherwise stated.

Official record[]

Professional record summary hide
144 fights 60 wins 13 losses
By knockout 40 3
By decision 19 6
By disqualification 1 4
Draws 17
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 53
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted as a win, loss or draw.
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Note
144 Draw 60–13–17 (54) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 4 Sep 6, 1920 United States Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143 Loss 60–13–16 (54) United States Billy Alvarez UD 4 Dec 23, 1919 United States Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142 Win 60–12–16 (54) United States Walter Kane KO 8 (10) Oct 10, 1919 United States Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141 Draw 59–12–16 (54) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 10 Sep 10, 1919 United States Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140 Loss 59–12–15 (54) United States Earl France PTS 10 Sep 1, 1919 United States Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139 Draw 59–11–15 (54) United States Frank Beaver PTS 6 Aug 1, 1919 United States Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138 Draw 59–11–14 (54) United States Frankie Russell PTS 20 Nov 30, 1916 United States Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137 Draw 59–11–13 (54) United States Chet Neff PTS 4 Oct 6, 1916 United States Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136 Loss 59–11–12 (54) United States Battling Nick PTS 4 Sep 29, 1916 United States Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135 Draw 59–10–12 (54) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 20 Sep 4, 1916 United States Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134 Win 59–10–11 (54) United States Frankie Callahan NWS 10 Aug 25, 1916 United States Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Loss 59–10–11 (53) United Kingdom Freddie Welsh DQ 11 (15) Jul 4, 1916 United States Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S. For world lightweight title
132 NC 59–9–11 (53) United States Stewart Donnelly NC 3 (10) Jun 20, 1916 United States Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131 Loss 59–9–11 (52) United States Frankie Russell DQ 4 (12) Jun 13, 1916 United States Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130 Win 59–8–11 (52) United States Frankie Murphy TKO 5 (15) Jun 2, 1916 United States Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129 Win 58–8–11 (52) United States Pat Gilbert KO 6 (20) May 17, 1916 United States Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128 Win 57–8–11 (52) United Kingdom Willie Gradwell TKO 6 (10) May 3, 1916 Canada Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127 Win 56–8–11 (52) United States Joe Flynn PTS 15 Apr 28, 1916 United States National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126 Loss 55–8–11 (52) United States Ever Hammer NWS 10 Mar 31, 1916 United States Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125 Loss 55–8–11 (51) United Kingdom Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Mar 6, 1916 United States Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124 Draw 55–8–11 (50) United States Oakland Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 7, 1916 United States Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123 Loss 55–8–11 (49) United States Leach Cross TKO 6 (10) Dec 17, 1915 United States Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Loss 55–7–11 (49) United States Frank Ray Whitney TKO 5 (10) Dec 14, 1915 United States Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121 Loss 55–6–11 (49) United States Jimmy Murphy NWS 6 Nov 29, 1915 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 55–6–11 (48) United States Jimmy Murphy NWS 10 Nov 17, 1915 United States La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119 Win 55–6–11 (47) United States Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Nov 8, 1915 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 55–6–11 (46) United States Hal Stewart NWS 10 Oct 28, 1915 United States Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117 Win 55–6–11 (45) Kingdom of Italy Gene Delmont PTS 8 Oct 11, 1915 United States Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116 Loss 54–6–11 (45) United States Bobby Waugh DQ 6 (15) Sep 27, 1915 United States Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115 Win 54–5–11 (45) Kingdom of Italy Packy Hommey NWS 10 Aug 30, 1915 United States Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 54–5–11 (44) United States Joe Welling NWS 10 Aug 6, 1915 United States Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113 Win 54–5–11 (43) United States Dauber Jaeger TKO 7 (10) Aug 2, 1915 United States Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112 Draw 53–5–11 (43) United States Steve Ketchel PTS 6 Jul 31, 1915 United States Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111 Loss 53–5–10 (43) United States Rocky Kansas NWS 10 Jul 23, 1915 United States Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110 Win 53–5–10 (42) United States Young White KO 7 (10) Jun 9, 1915 United States Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109 Loss 52–5–10 (42) United States Leach Cross NWS 10 Jun 2, 1915 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Loss 52–5–10 (41) United States Richie Mitchell NWS 10 May 18, 1915 United States Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107 Loss 52–5–10 (40) United States Cy Smith NWS 12 Feb 8, 1915 United States Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106 Loss 52–5–10 (39) United Kingdom Freddie Welsh TKO 8 (10) Nov 2, 1914 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Wolgast broke a small bone in his right arm and could not continue
105 Loss 52–4–10 (39) United States Tommy Gary NWS 10 Oct 27, 1914 United States Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104 Win 52–4–10 (38) United Kingdom Billy Wagner NWS 10 Oct 23, 1914 United States Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103 Loss 52–4–10 (37) United States Joe Mandot NWS 10 Sep 18, 1914 United States Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102 Win 52–4–10 (36) United Kingdom Billy Wagner NWS 10 May 1, 1914 United States Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101 Loss 52–4–10 (35) United States Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Apr 23, 1914 United States Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100 Loss 52–4–10 (34) United States Willie Ritchie NWS 10 Mar 12, 1914 United States Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version)
99 Win 52–4–10 (33) United States Jack Lepper TKO 4 (10) Feb 23, 1914 United States Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98 Win 51–4–10 (33) United States Tommy Gary NWS 10 Feb 16, 1914 United States Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97 Win 51–4–10 (32) German Empire Rudy Unholz TKO 2 (10) Jan 29, 1914 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96 Draw 50–4–10 (32) United States Mexican Joe Rivers NWS 10 Jan 23, 1914 United States Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 50–4–10 (31) United States Jack Redmond TKO 5 (10) Jan 1, 1914 United States Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94 Loss 49–4–10 (31) United Kingdom Charley White NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 United States Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93 Win 49–4–10 (30) Denmark Battling Nelson NWS 10 Oct 13, 1913 United States Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92 Loss 49–4–10 (29) Portugal Joe Azevedo PTS 10 Sep 1, 1913 United States Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91 Loss 49–3–10 (29) United States Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Apr 19, 1913 United States Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90 Draw 49–2–10 (29) United States Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Feb 22, 1913 United States Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89 Loss 49–2–9 (29) United States Willie Ritchie DQ 16 (20) Nov 28, 1912 United States Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88 Draw 49–1–9 (29) United States Joe Mandot NWS 10 Nov 4, 1912 United States Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version)
87 Draw 49–1–9 (28) United States Freddie Daniels NWS 6 Oct 25, 1912 United States Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86 Draw 49–1–9 (27) United States Teddy Maloney NWS 6 Oct 16, 1912 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 49–1–9 (26) United States Mexican Joe Rivers KO 13 (20) Jul 4, 1912 United States Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84 Win 48–1–9 (26) United States Young Jack O'Brien NWS 6 May 31, 1912 United States American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 48–1–9 (25) United States Freddie Daniels NWS 4 May 17, 1912 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82 Loss 48–1–9 (24) United States Willie Ritchie NWS 4 May 11, 1912 United States Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81 Win 48–1–9 (23) United Kingdom Owen Moran KO 13 (20) Jul 4, 1911 United States Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80 Win 47–1–9 (23) United States Oakland Frankie Burns TKO 17 (20) May 27, 1911 United States Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79 Win 46–1–9 (23) United States One Round Hogan TKO 2 (10) Apr 26, 1911 United States Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78 Win 45–1–9 (23) United States Anton LaGrave TKO 5 (20) Mar 31, 1911 United States Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77 Win 44–1–9 (23) United States George Memsic TKO 9 (20) Mar 17, 1911 United States Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version);
Both fighters arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefight law
76 Loss 43–1–9 (23) United States Knockout Brown NWS 10 Mar 3, 1911 United States National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Loss 43–1–9 (22) United States Knockout Brown NWS 6 Feb 8, 1911 United States American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 43–1–9 (21) United States Tommy McFarland NWS 10 Sep 29, 1910 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73 Win 43–1–9 (20) United States Freddie Cole NWS 6 Aug 9, 1910 United States Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72 Loss 43–1–9 (19) United States Jack Redmond NWS 10 Jun 10, 1910 United States Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71 Win 43–1–9 (18) Denmark Battling Nelson TKO 40 (45) Feb 22, 1910 United States Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S. Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70 Win 42–1–9 (18) United States George Memsic NWS 10 Jan 7, 1910 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69 Win 42–1–9 (17) United States Frank Picato NWS 10 Dec 21, 1909 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68 Win 42–1–9 (16) United States Lew Powell PTS 20 Nov 29, 1909 United States Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. During the 14th round, fan William E. Moldrop collapsed and died shortly thereafter
67 Win 41–1–9 (16) France Henri Piet KO 2 (20) Nov 14, 1909 United States Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66 Win 40–1–9 (16) United States Jack Ashton NWS 3 Sep 17, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65 Win 40–1–9 (15) United States Johnny Wirth NWS 3 Sep 17, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64 Win 40–1–9 (14) United States Eddie Nelson NWS 3 Sep 16, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63 Win 40–1–9 (13) United States Pete Savoy NWS 3 Sep 15, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62 Win 40–1–9 (12) United States Joe Galligan NWS 3 Sep 14, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61 Draw 40–1–9 (11) United States Matty Baldwin PTS 12 Sep 7, 1909 United States Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60 Loss 40–1–8 (11) United States Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 6 Sep 1, 1909 United States Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 40–1–8 (10) Denmark Battling Nelson NWS 10 Jul 13, 1909 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58 Loss 40–1–8 (9) United States Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Jun 19, 1909 United States National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 40–1–8 (8) United States Teddy Peppers KO 10 (10) Jun 11, 1909 United States Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56 Win 39–1–8 (8) United States Tommy Langdon KO 1 (6) Jun 5, 1909 United States National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 38–1–8 (8) United States George Memsic NWS 10 Apr 16, 1909 United States Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54 Win 38–1–8 (7) United States Frank Picato NWS 10 Mar 30, 1909 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Win 38–1–8 (6) United States Harry Baker NWS 10 Mar 9, 1909 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52 Win 38–1–8 (5) United States Walter Little KO 4 (20) Feb 26, 1909 United States Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51 Win 37–1–8 (5) United Kingdom Danny Webster NWS 10 Feb 23, 1909 United States Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50 Draw 37–1–8 (4) United States Abe Attell NWS 10 Dec 11, 1908 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49 Win 37–1–8 (3) United States Young Kid McCoy KO 2 (10) Dec 4, 1908 United States Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48 Win 36–1–8 (3) United States Bubbles Robinson NWS 10 Nov 13, 1908 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47 Win 36–1–8 (2) United Kingdom Danny Webster KO 18 (25) Sep 29, 1908 United States Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46 Draw 35–1–8 (2) United States Danny Goodman PTS 8 Aug 26, 1908 United States Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45 Draw 35–1–7 (2) Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 May 29, 1908 United States Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44 Win 35–1–6 (2) United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 8 May 26, 1908 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43 Win 34–1–6 (2) United States Frankie Neil PTS 10 May 6, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42 Win 33–1–6 (2) United States Kid Beebe PTS 10 Apr 24, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41 Loss 32–1–6 (2) United Kingdom Owen Moran NWS 6 Apr 7, 1908 United States National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Win 32–1–6 (1) United States Jack Redmond PTS 6 Mar 30, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39 Win 31–1–6 (1) United States Harry Baker PTS 10 Feb 14, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38 Win 30–1–6 (1) United States Jack Nolan KO 1 (?) Jan 18, 1908 United States Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37 Win 29–1–6 (1) United States Willie Sullivan TKO 5 (?) Jan 17, 1908 United States Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36 Win 28–1–6 (1) United States Buck Plotell KO 5 (?) Jan 1, 1908 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35 Win 27–1–6 (1) United States Ole Nelson KO 1 (?) Dec 30, 1907 United States Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34 Win 26–1–6 (1) United States Biz Mackey NWS 6 Nov 21, 1907 United States Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33 Draw 26–1–6 Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 Oct 15, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32 Win 26–1–5 United States Irish Tom Landers KO 5 (?) Oct 10, 1907 United States Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 25–1–5 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 15 Sep 15, 1907 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30 Win 24–1–5 Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 Sep 10, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29 Draw 23–1–5 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 6 Aug 23, 1907 United States Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28 Win 23–1–4 United States Danny Goodman TKO 4 (?) Jun 28, 1907 United States Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27 Draw 22–1–4 Canada Percy Cove PTS 8 Jun 12, 1907 United States Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26 Win 22–1–3 United States Young Morris TKO 4 (?) May 25, 1907 United States Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 21–1–3 United States Buddy Glover TKO 7 (?) May 21, 1907 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24 Win 20–1–3 United States Tom Campbell PTS 15 Apr 30, 1907 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23 Draw 19–1–3 United States Jack Redmond PTS 6 Apr 13, 1907 United States Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22 Win 19–1–2 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 6 Apr 9, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21 Win 18–1–2 United States Kid Brady KO 1 (?) Mar 29, 1907 United States Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20 Draw 17–1–2 United States Buck Plotell PTS 15 Mar 19, 1907 United States Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19 Win 17–1–1 United States Buddy Glover DQ 3 (?) Mar 15, 1907 United States Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 United States Jack Nolan PTS 6 Mar 12, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 United States Kid Morgan KO 2 (?) Mar 1, 1907 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16 Draw 14–1–1 United States Jack Nolan PTS 6 Feb 12, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 United States Gene McGovern PTS 6 Feb 1, 1907 United States Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 United States Johnny DeForest KO 5 (?) Nov 15, 1906 United States Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 United States Peter Kelly KO 3 (?) Oct 19, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 United States Young Mitchell KO 3 (?) Oct 15, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 United States Young Kilrain KO 5 (?) Sep 29, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 United States Kid Cannon PTS 6 Sep 13, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 United States Ed Smith KO 7 (?) Sep 3, 1906 United States Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 United States Charles Morgan PTS 4 Aug 11, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 United States Ted Smith PTS 4 Aug 9, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 United States Kid Bond KO 4 (4) Aug 6, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 United States Art Dietrich KO 3 (?) Aug 4, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 United States Young Kilrain PTS 4 Aug 3, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 United States Eddie Nelson PTS 4 Jul 12, 1906 United States Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Eddie Nelson KO 3 (4) Jun 28, 1906 United States Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Kid Moore PTS 6 Jun 10, 1906 United States Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.


Unofficial record[]

Professional record summary hide
144 fights 87 wins 33 losses
By knockout 40 3
By decision 46 26
By disqualification 1 4
Draws 23
No contests 1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location hideNotes
144 Draw 87–33–23 (1) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 4 Sep 6, 1920 United States Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143 Loss 87–33–22 (1) United States Billy Alvarez UD 4 Dec 23, 1919 United States Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142 Win 87–32–22 (1) United States Walter Kane KO 8 (10) Oct 10, 1919 United States Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141 Draw 86–32–22 (1) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 10 Sep 10, 1919 United States Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140 Loss 86–32–21 (1) United States Earl France PTS 10 Sep 1, 1919 United States Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139 Draw 86–31–21 (1) United States Frank Beaver PTS 6 Aug 1, 1919 United States Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138 Draw 86–31–20 (1) United States Frankie Russell PTS 20 Nov 30, 1916 United States Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137 Draw 86–31–19 (1) United States Chet Neff PTS 4 Oct 6, 1916 United States Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136 Loss 86–31–18 (1) United States Battling Nick PTS 4 Sep 29, 1916 United States Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135 Draw 86–30–18 (1) United States Lee Morrissey PTS 20 Sep 4, 1916 United States Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134 Win 86–30–17 (1) United States Frankie Callahan NWS 10 Aug 25, 1916 United States Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Loss 85–30–17 (1) United Kingdom Freddie Welsh DQ 11 (15) Jul 4, 1916 United States Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S. For world lightweight title
132 NC 85–29–17 (1) United States Stewart Donnelly NC 3 (10) Jun 20, 1916 United States Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131 Loss 85–29–17 United States Frankie Russell DQ 4 (12) Jun 13, 1916 United States Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130 Win 85–28–17 United States Frankie Murphy TKO 5 (15) Jun 2, 1916 United States Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129 Win 84–28–17 United States Pat Gilbert KO 6 (20) May 17, 1916 United States Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128 Win 83–28–17 United Kingdom Willie Gradwell TKO 6 (10) May 3, 1916 Canada Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127 Win 82–28–17 United States Joe Flynn PTS 15 Apr 28, 1916 United States National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126 Loss 81–28–17 United States Ever Hammer NWS 10 Mar 31, 1916 United States Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125 Loss 81–27–17 United Kingdom Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Mar 6, 1916 United States Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124 Draw 81–26–17 United States Oakland Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 7, 1916 United States Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123 Loss 81–26–16 United States Leach Cross TKO 6 (10) Dec 17, 1915 United States Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Loss 81–25–16 United States Frank Ray Whitney TKO 5 (10) Dec 14, 1915 United States Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121 Loss 81–24–16 United States Jimmy Murphy NWS 6 Nov 29, 1915 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 81–23–16 United States Jimmy Murphy NWS 10 Nov 17, 1915 United States La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119 Win 80–23–16 United States Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Nov 8, 1915 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 79–23–16 United States Hal Stewart NWS 10 Oct 28, 1915 United States Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117 Win 78–23–16 Kingdom of Italy Gene Delmont PTS 8 Oct 11, 1915 United States Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116 Loss 77–23–16 United States Bobby Waugh DQ 6 (15) Sep 27, 1915 United States Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115 Win 77–22–16 Kingdom of Italy Packy Hommey NWS 10 Aug 30, 1915 United States Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 76–22–16 United States Joe Welling NWS 10 Aug 6, 1915 United States Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113 Win 76–21–16 United States Dauber Jaeger TKO 7 (10) Aug 2, 1915 United States Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112 Draw 75–21–16 United States Steve Ketchel PTS 6 Jul 31, 1915 United States Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111 Loss 75–21–15 United States Rocky Kansas NWS 10 Jul 23, 1915 United States Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110 Win 75–20–15 United States Young White KO 7 (10) Jun 9, 1915 United States Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109 Loss 74–20–15 United States Leach Cross NWS 10 Jun 2, 1915 United States St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Loss 74–19–15 United States Richie Mitchell NWS 10 May 18, 1915 United States Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107 Loss 74–18–15 United States Cy Smith NWS 12 Feb 8, 1915 United States Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106 Loss 74–17–15 United Kingdom Freddie Welsh TKO 8 (10) Nov 2, 1914 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Wolgast broke a small bone in his right arm and could not continue
105 Loss 74–16–15 United States Tommy Gary NWS 10 Oct 27, 1914 United States Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104 Win 74–15–15 United Kingdom Billy Wagner NWS 10 Oct 23, 1914 United States Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103 Loss 73–15–15 United States Joe Mandot NWS 10 Sep 18, 1914 United States Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102 Win 73–14–15 United Kingdom Billy Wagner NWS 10 May 1, 1914 United States Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101 Loss 72–14–15 United States Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Apr 23, 1914 United States Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100 Loss 72–13–15 United States Willie Ritchie NWS 10 Mar 12, 1914 United States Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version)
99 Win 72–12–15 United States Jack Lepper TKO 4 (10) Feb 23, 1914 United States Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98 Win 71–12–15 United States Tommy Gary NWS 10 Feb 16, 1914 United States Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97 Win 70–12–15 German Empire Rudy Unholz TKO 2 (10) Jan 29, 1914 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96 Draw 69–12–15 United States Mexican Joe Rivers NWS 10 Jan 23, 1914 United States Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 69–12–14 United States Jack Redmond TKO 5 (10) Jan 1, 1914 United States Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94 Loss 68–12–14 United Kingdom Charley White NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 United States Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93 Win 68–11–14 Denmark Battling Nelson NWS 10 Oct 13, 1913 United States Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92 Loss 67–11–14 Portugal Joe Azevedo PTS 10 Sep 1, 1913 United States Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91 Loss 67–10–14 United States Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Apr 19, 1913 United States Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90 Draw 67–9–14 United States Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Feb 22, 1913 United States Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89 Loss 67–9–13 United States Willie Ritchie DQ 16 (20) Nov 28, 1912 United States Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88 Draw 67–8–13 United States Joe Mandot NWS 10 Nov 4, 1912 United States Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version)
87 Draw 67–8–12 United States Freddie Daniels NWS 6 Oct 25, 1912 United States Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86 Draw 67–8–11 United States Teddy Maloney NWS 6 Oct 16, 1912 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 67–8–10 United States Mexican Joe Rivers KO 13 (20) Jul 4, 1912 United States Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84 Win 66–8–10 United States Young Jack O'Brien NWS 6 May 31, 1912 United States American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 65–8–10 United States Freddie Daniels NWS 4 May 17, 1912 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82 Loss 64–8–10 United States Willie Ritchie NWS 4 May 11, 1912 United States Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81 Win 64–7–10 United Kingdom Owen Moran KO 13 (20) Jul 4, 1911 United States Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80 Win 63–7–10 United States Oakland Frankie Burns TKO 17 (20) May 27, 1911 United States Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79 Win 62–7–10 United States One Round Hogan TKO 2 (10) Apr 26, 1911 United States Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78 Win 61–7–10 United States Anton LaGrave TKO 5 (20) Mar 31, 1911 United States Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77 Win 60–7–10 United States George Memsic TKO 9 (20) Mar 17, 1911 United States Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version);
Both fighters arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefight law
76 Loss 59–7–10 United States Knockout Brown NWS 10 Mar 3, 1911 United States National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Loss 59–6–10 United States Knockout Brown NWS 6 Feb 8, 1911 United States American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 59–5–10 United States Tommy McFarland NWS 10 Sep 29, 1910 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73 Win 58–5–10 United States Freddie Cole NWS 6 Aug 9, 1910 United States Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72 Loss 57–5–10 United States Jack Redmond NWS 10 Jun 10, 1910 United States Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71 Win 57–4–10 Denmark Battling Nelson TKO 40 (45) Feb 22, 1910 United States Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S. Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70 Win 56–4–10 United States George Memsic NWS 10 Jan 7, 1910 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69 Win 55–4–10 United States Frank Picato NWS 10 Dec 21, 1909 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68 Win 54–4–10 United States Lew Powell PTS 20 Nov 29, 1909 United States Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. During the 14th round, fan William E. Moldrop collapsed and died shortly thereafter
67 Win 53–4–10 France Henri Piet KO 2 (20) Nov 14, 1909 United States Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66 Win 52–4–10 United States Jack Ashton NWS 3 Sep 17, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65 Win 51–4–10 United States Johnny Wirth NWS 3 Sep 17, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64 Win 50–4–10 United States Eddie Nelson NWS 3 Sep 16, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63 Win 49–4–10 United States Pete Savoy NWS 3 Sep 15, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62 Win 48–4–10 United States Joe Galligan NWS 3 Sep 14, 1909 United States Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61 Draw 47–4–10 United States Matty Baldwin PTS 12 Sep 7, 1909 United States Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60 Loss 47–4–9 United States Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 6 Sep 1, 1909 United States Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 47–3–9 Denmark Battling Nelson NWS 10 Jul 13, 1909 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58 Loss 46–3–9 United States Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Jun 19, 1909 United States National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 46–2–9 United States Teddy Peppers KO 10 (10) Jun 11, 1909 United States Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56 Win 45–2–9 United States Tommy Langdon KO 1 (6) Jun 5, 1909 United States National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 44–2–9 United States George Memsic NWS 10 Apr 16, 1909 United States Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54 Win 43–2–9 United States Frank Picato NWS 10 Mar 30, 1909 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Win 42–2–9 United States Harry Baker NWS 10 Mar 9, 1909 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52 Win 41–2–9 United States Walter Little KO 4 (20) Feb 26, 1909 United States Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51 Win 40–2–9 United Kingdom Danny Webster NWS 10 Feb 23, 1909 United States Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50 Draw 39–2–9 United States Abe Attell NWS 10 Dec 11, 1908 United States Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49 Win 39–2–8 United States Young Kid McCoy KO 2 (10) Dec 4, 1908 United States Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48 Win 38–2–8 United States Bubbles Robinson NWS 10 Nov 13, 1908 United States McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47 Win 37–2–8 United Kingdom Danny Webster KO 18 (25) Sep 29, 1908 United States Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46 Draw 36–2–8 United States Danny Goodman PTS 8 Aug 26, 1908 United States Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45 Draw 36–2–7 Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 May 29, 1908 United States Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44 Win 36–2–6 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 8 May 26, 1908 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43 Win 35–2–6 United States Frankie Neil PTS 10 May 6, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42 Win 34–2–6 United States Kid Beebe PTS 10 Apr 24, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41 Loss 33–2–6 United Kingdom Owen Moran NWS 6 Apr 7, 1908 United States National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Win 33–1–6 United States Jack Redmond PTS 6 Mar 30, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39 Win 32–1–6 United States Harry Baker PTS 10 Feb 14, 1908 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38 Win 31–1–6 United States Jack Nolan KO 1 (?) Jan 18, 1908 United States Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37 Win 30–1–6 United States Willie Sullivan TKO 5 (?) Jan 17, 1908 United States Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36 Win 29–1–6 United States Buck Plotell KO 5 (?) Jan 1, 1908 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35 Win 28–1–6 United States Ole Nelson KO 1 (?) Dec 30, 1907 United States Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34 Win 27–1–6 United States Biz Mackey NWS 6 Nov 21, 1907 United States Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33 Draw 26–1–6 Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 Oct 15, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32 Win 26–1–5 United States Irish Tom Landers KO 5 (?) Oct 10, 1907 United States Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 25–1–5 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 15 Sep 15, 1907 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30 Win 24–1–5 Kingdom of Italy Frankie Conley PTS 8 Sep 10, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29 Draw 23–1–5 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 6 Aug 23, 1907 United States Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28 Win 23–1–4 United States Danny Goodman TKO 4 (?) Jun 28, 1907 United States Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27 Draw 22–1–4 Canada Percy Cove PTS 8 Jun 12, 1907 United States Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26 Win 22–1–3 United States Young Morris TKO 4 (?) May 25, 1907 United States Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 21–1–3 United States Buddy Glover TKO 7 (?) May 21, 1907 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24 Win 20–1–3 United States Tom Campbell PTS 15 Apr 30, 1907 United States Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23 Draw 19–1–3 United States Jack Redmond PTS 6 Apr 13, 1907 United States Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22 Win 19–1–2 United Kingdom Jeff O'Connell PTS 6 Apr 9, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21 Win 18–1–2 United States Kid Brady KO 1 (?) Mar 29, 1907 United States Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20 Draw 17–1–2 United States Buck Plotell PTS 15 Mar 19, 1907 United States Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19 Win 17–1–1 United States Buddy Glover DQ 3 (?) Mar 15, 1907 United States Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 United States Jack Nolan PTS 6 Mar 12, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 United States Kid Morgan KO 2 (?) Mar 1, 1907 United States Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16 Draw 14–1–1 United States Jack Nolan PTS 6 Feb 12, 1907 United States Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 United States Gene McGovern PTS 6 Feb 1, 1907 United States Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 United States Johnny DeForest KO 5 (?) Nov 15, 1906 United States Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 United States Peter Kelly KO 3 (?) Oct 19, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 United States Young Mitchell KO 3 (?) Oct 15, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 United States Young Kilrain KO 5 (?) Sep 29, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 United States Kid Cannon PTS 6 Sep 13, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 United States Ed Smith KO 7 (?) Sep 3, 1906 United States Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 United States Charles Morgan PTS 4 Aug 11, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 United States Ted Smith PTS 4 Aug 9, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 United States Kid Bond KO 4 (4) Aug 6, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 United States Art Dietrich KO 3 (?) Aug 4, 1906 United States Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 United States Young Kilrain PTS 4 Aug 3, 1906 United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 United States Eddie Nelson PTS 4 Jul 12, 1906 United States Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Eddie Nelson KO 3 (4) Jun 28, 1906 United States Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Kid Moore PTS 6 Jun 10, 1906 United States Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Ad Wolgast". The Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia. January 7, 2008. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2008.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Adolph Wolgast". BoxRec. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "The Michigan Wildcat". Time magazine. April 25, 1955. Archived from the original on December 15, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2008. Even at 61, the broken-nosed, greying little battler was more than a match for most men. It took two husky hospital attendants to handle him when they decided to get him under control. He got a chestful of broken ribs during the mauling, but he recovered quickly enough. He was used to beatings. It was a long series of beatings that had put Adolph ("Ad") Wolgast into the psychopathic ward of California's Stockton State Hospital in the first place.
  4. ^ Vegetables Versus Meat. Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (Nov 29,ember 1911). p. 4
  5. ^ "Joe Rivers Dead at 65. Boxer Lost to Wolgast in 1912 Double Knockdown". The New York Times. June 26, 1957. Retrieved October 5, 2010. It was on Jul 4,y 1912, that Wolgast, the world lightweight champion, and contender Mexican Joe Rivers met for the title. For twelve rounds Rivers had the ...
  6. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/42487
Achievements
Preceded by
Battling Nelson
World Lightweight Champion
10 February 1910 – 2Nov 8,ember 1912
Succeeded by
Willie Ritchie

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