American boxer (1888–1955)
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast circa 1912-1913
Born Adolphus Wolgast
(1888-02-08 ) February 8, 1888Died April 14, 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 67) Nationality United StatesOther names Michigan Wildcat Statistics Weight class Lightweight Weight(s) 118–133 lb (54–60 kg)[ 1] Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[ 1] Stance Orthodox [ 1] [ 2]
Boxing record Total fights 144 Wins 87 Wins by KO 40 Losses 33 Draws 23 No contests 1
Adolphus Wolgast (February 8, 1888 – April 14, 1955), nicknamed Michigan Wildcat , was the world's lightweight champion from 1910 to 1912.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
Biography
Wolgast's 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 February 22, 1910 he won the World Lightweight Title with a technical knockout (TKO) during a 40-round bout with 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 Jack Welch 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]
Panoramic photo of Wolgast–Rivers boxing match, July 4, 1912, at Vernon Arena
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 where he remained for the rest of his life. He died April 14, 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
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 to the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Note
144
Draw
60–13–17 (54)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
4
Sep 6, 1920
Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143
Loss
60–13–16 (54)
Billy Alvarez
UD
4
Dec 23, 1919
Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142
Win
60–12–16 (54)
Walter Kane
KO
8 (10)
Oct 10, 1919
Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141
Draw
59–12–16 (54)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
10
Sep 10, 1919
Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140
Loss
59–12–15 (54)
Earl France
PTS
10
Sep 1, 1919
Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139
Draw
59–11–15 (54)
Frank Beaver
PTS
6
Aug 1, 1919
Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138
Draw
59–11–14 (54)
Frankie Russell
PTS
20
Nov 30, 1916
Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137
Draw
59–11–13 (54)
Chet Neff
PTS
4
Oct 6, 1916
Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136
Loss
59–11–12 (54)
Battling Nick
PTS
4
Sep 29, 1916
Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135
Draw
59–10–12 (54)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
20
Sep 4, 1916
Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134
Win
59–10–11 (54)
Frankie Callahan
NWS
10
Aug 25, 1916
Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133
Loss
59–10–11 (53)
Freddie Welsh
DQ
11 (15)
Jul 4, 1916
Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
For world lightweight title
132
NC
59–9–11 (53)
Stewart Donnelly
NC
3 (10)
Jun 20, 1916
Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131
Loss
59–9–11 (52)
Frankie Russell
DQ
4 (12)
Jun 13, 1916
Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130
Win
59–8–11 (52)
Frankie Murphy
TKO
5 (15)
Jun 2, 1916
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129
Win
58–8–11 (52)
Pat Gilbert
KO
6 (20)
May 17, 1916
Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128
Win
57–8–11 (52)
Willie Gradwell
TKO
6 (10)
May 3, 1916
Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127
Win
56–8–11 (52)
Joe Flynn
PTS
15
Apr 28, 1916
National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126
Loss
55–8–11 (52)
Ever Hammer
NWS
10
Mar 31, 1916
Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125
Loss
55–8–11 (51)
Freddie Welsh
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1916
Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124
Draw
55–8–11 (50)
Oakland Frankie Burns
NWS
10
Feb 7, 1916
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123
Loss
55–8–11 (49)
Leach Cross
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 17, 1915
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122
Loss
55–7–11 (49)
Frank Ray Whitney
TKO
5 (10)
Dec 14, 1915
Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121
Loss
55–6–11 (49)
Jimmy Murphy
NWS
6
Nov 29, 1915
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120
Win
55–6–11 (48)
Jimmy Murphy
NWS
10
Nov 17, 1915
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119
Win
55–6–11 (47)
Eddie McAndrews
NWS
6
Nov 8, 1915
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118
Win
55–6–11 (46)
Hal Stewart
NWS
10
Oct 28, 1915
Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117
Win
55–6–11 (45)
Gene Delmont
PTS
8
Oct 11, 1915
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116
Loss
54–6–11 (45)
Bobby Waugh
DQ
6 (15)
Sep 27, 1915
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115
Win
54–5–11 (45)
Packy Hommey
NWS
10
Aug 30, 1915
Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114
Loss
54–5–11 (44)
Joe Welling
NWS
10
Aug 6, 1915
Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113
Win
54–5–11 (43)
Dauber Jaeger
TKO
7 (10)
Aug 2, 1915
Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112
Draw
53–5–11 (43)
Steve Ketchel
PTS
6
Jul 31, 1915
Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111
Loss
53–5–10 (43)
Rocky Kansas
NWS
10
Jul 23, 1915
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110
Win
53–5–10 (42)
Young White
KO
7 (10)
Jun 9, 1915
Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109
Loss
52–5–10 (42)
Leach Cross
NWS
10
Jun 2, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108
Loss
52–5–10 (41)
Richie Mitchell
NWS
10
May 18, 1915
Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107
Loss
52–5–10 (40)
Cy Smith
NWS
12
Feb 8, 1915
Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106
Loss
52–5–10 (39)
Freddie Welsh
TKO
8 (10)
Nov 2, 1914
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)
Tommy Gary
NWS
10
Oct 27, 1914
Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104
Win
52–4–10 (38)
Billy Wagner
NWS
10
Oct 23, 1914
Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103
Loss
52–4–10 (37)
Joe Mandot
NWS
10
Sep 18, 1914
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102
Win
52–4–10 (36)
Billy Wagner
NWS
10
May 1, 1914
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101
Loss
52–4–10 (35)
Johnny Tillman
NWS
10
Apr 23, 1914
Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100
Loss
52–4–10 (34)
Willie Ritchie
NWS
10
Mar 12, 1914
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
World lightweight title (USA version) at stake; (Via KO only)
99
Win
52–4–10 (33)
Jack Lepper
TKO
4 (10)
Feb 23, 1914
Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98
Win
51–4–10 (33)
Tommy Gary
NWS
10
Feb 16, 1914
Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97
Win
51–4–10 (32)
Rudy Unholz
TKO
2 (10)
Jan 29, 1914
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96
Draw
50–4–10 (32)
Mexican Joe Rivers
NWS
10
Jan 23, 1914
Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95
Win
50–4–10 (31)
Jack Redmond
TKO
5 (10)
Jan 1, 1914
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94
Loss
49–4–10 (31)
Charley White
NWS
10
Dec 19, 1913
Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93
Win
49–4–10 (30)
Battling Nelson
NWS
10
Oct 13, 1913
Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92
Loss
49–4–10 (29)
Joe Azevedo
PTS
10
Sep 1, 1913
Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91
Loss
49–3–10 (29)
Harlem Tommy Murphy
PTS
20
Apr 19, 1913
Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90
Draw
49–2–10 (29)
Harlem Tommy Murphy
PTS
20
Feb 22, 1913
Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89
Loss
49–2–9 (29)
Willie Ritchie
DQ
16 (20)
Nov 28, 1912
Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88
Draw
49–1–9 (29)
Joe Mandot
NWS
10
Nov 4, 1912
Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
World lightweight title (USA version) at stake; (via KO only)
87
Draw
49–1–9 (28)
Freddie Daniels
NWS
6
Oct 25, 1912
Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86
Draw
49–1–9 (27)
Teddy Maloney
NWS
6
Oct 16, 1912
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85
Win
49–1–9 (26)
Mexican Joe Rivers
KO
13 (20)
Jul 4, 1912
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84
Win
48–1–9 (26)
Young Jack O'Brien
NWS
6
May 31, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83
Win
48–1–9 (25)
Freddie Daniels
NWS
4
May 17, 1912
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82
Loss
48–1–9 (24)
Willie Ritchie
NWS
4
May 11, 1912
Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81
Win
48–1–9 (23)
Owen Moran
KO
13 (20)
Jul 4, 1911
Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80
Win
47–1–9 (23)
Oakland Frankie Burns
TKO
17 (20)
May 27, 1911
Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79
Win
46–1–9 (23)
One Round Hogan
TKO
2 (10)
Apr 26, 1911
Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78
Win
45–1–9 (23)
Anton LaGrave
TKO
5 (20)
Mar 31, 1911
Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77
Win
44–1–9 (23)
George Memsic
TKO
9 (20)
Mar 17, 1911
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)
Knockout Brown
NWS
10
Mar 3, 1911
National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75
Loss
43–1–9 (22)
Knockout Brown
NWS
6
Feb 8, 1911
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74
Win
43–1–9 (21)
Tommy McFarland
NWS
10
Sep 29, 1910
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73
Win
43–1–9 (20)
Freddie Cole
NWS
6
Aug 9, 1910
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72
Loss
43–1–9 (19)
Jack Redmond
NWS
10
Jun 10, 1910
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71
Win
43–1–9 (18)
Battling Nelson
TKO
40 (45)
Feb 22, 1910
Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S.
Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70
Win
42–1–9 (18)
George Memsic
NWS
10
Jan 7, 1910
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69
Win
42–1–9 (17)
Frank Picato
NWS
10
Dec 21, 1909
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68
Win
42–1–9 (16)
Lew Powell
PTS
20
Nov 29, 1909
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)
Henri Piet
KO
2 (20)
Nov 14, 1909
Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66
Win
40–1–9 (16)
Jack Ashton
NWS
3
Sep 17, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65
Win
40–1–9 (15)
Johnny Wirth
NWS
3
Sep 17, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64
Win
40–1–9 (14)
Eddie Nelson
NWS
3
Sep 16, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63
Win
40–1–9 (13)
Pete Savoy
NWS
3
Sep 15, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62
Win
40–1–9 (12)
Joe Galligan
NWS
3
Sep 14, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61
Draw
40–1–9 (11)
Matty Baldwin
PTS
12
Sep 7, 1909
Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60
Loss
40–1–8 (11)
Harlem Tommy Murphy
NWS
6
Sep 1, 1909
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59
Win
40–1–8 (10)
Battling Nelson
NWS
10
Jul 13, 1909
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58
Loss
40–1–8 (9)
Tommy O'Toole
NWS
6
Jun 19, 1909
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57
Win
40–1–8 (8)
Teddy Peppers
KO
10 (10)
Jun 11, 1909
Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56
Win
39–1–8 (8)
Tommy Langdon
KO
1 (6)
Jun 5, 1909
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55
Win
38–1–8 (8)
George Memsic
NWS
10
Apr 16, 1909
Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54
Win
38–1–8 (7)
Frank Picato
NWS
10
Mar 30, 1909
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53
Win
38–1–8 (6)
Harry Baker
NWS
10
Mar 9, 1909
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52
Win
38–1–8 (5)
Walter Little
KO
4 (20)
Feb 26, 1909
Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51
Win
37–1–8 (5)
Danny Webster
NWS
10
Feb 23, 1909
Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50
Draw
37–1–8 (4)
Abe Attell
NWS
10
Dec 11, 1908
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49
Win
37–1–8 (3)
Young Kid McCoy
KO
2 (10)
Dec 4, 1908
Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48
Win
36–1–8 (3)
Bubbles Robinson
NWS
10
Nov 13, 1908
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47
Win
36–1–8 (2)
Danny Webster
KO
18 (25)
Sep 29, 1908
Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46
Draw
35–1–8 (2)
Danny Goodman
PTS
8
Aug 26, 1908
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45
Draw
35–1–7 (2)
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
May 29, 1908
Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44
Win
35–1–6 (2)
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
8
May 26, 1908
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43
Win
34–1–6 (2)
Frankie Neil
PTS
10
May 6, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42
Win
33–1–6 (2)
Kid Beebe
PTS
10
Apr 24, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41
Loss
32–1–6 (2)
Owen Moran
NWS
6
Apr 7, 1908
National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40
Win
32–1–6 (1)
Jack Redmond
PTS
6
Mar 30, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39
Win
31–1–6 (1)
Harry Baker
PTS
10
Feb 14, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38
Win
30–1–6 (1)
Jack Nolan
KO
1 (?)
Jan 18, 1908
Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37
Win
29–1–6 (1)
Willie Sullivan
TKO
5 (?)
Jan 17, 1908
Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36
Win
28–1–6 (1)
Buck Plotell
KO
5 (?)
Jan 1, 1908
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35
Win
27–1–6 (1)
Ole Nelson
KO
1 (?)
Dec 30, 1907
Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34
Win
26–1–6 (1)
Biz Mackey
NWS
6
Nov 21, 1907
Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33
Draw
26–1–6
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
Oct 15, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32
Win
26–1–5
Irish Tom Landers
KO
5 (?)
Oct 10, 1907
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31
Win
25–1–5
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
15
Sep 15, 1907
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30
Win
24–1–5
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
Sep 10, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29
Draw
23–1–5
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
6
Aug 23, 1907
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28
Win
23–1–4
Danny Goodman
TKO
4 (?)
Jun 28, 1907
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27
Draw
22–1–4
Percy Cove
PTS
8
Jun 12, 1907
Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26
Win
22–1–3
Young Morris
TKO
4 (?)
May 25, 1907
Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25
Win
21–1–3
Buddy Glover
TKO
7 (?)
May 21, 1907
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24
Win
20–1–3
Tom Campbell
PTS
15
Apr 30, 1907
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23
Draw
19–1–3
Jack Redmond
PTS
6
Apr 13, 1907
Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22
Win
19–1–2
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
6
Apr 9, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21
Win
18–1–2
Kid Brady
KO
1 (?)
Mar 29, 1907
Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20
Draw
17–1–2
Buck Plotell
PTS
15
Mar 19, 1907
Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19
Win
17–1–1
Buddy Glover
DQ
3 (?)
Mar 15, 1907
Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18
Win
16–1–1
Jack Nolan
PTS
6
Mar 12, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17
Win
15–1–1
Kid Morgan
KO
2 (?)
Mar 1, 1907
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16
Draw
14–1–1
Jack Nolan
PTS
6
Feb 12, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15
Win
14–1
Gene McGovern
PTS
6
Feb 1, 1907
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14
Win
13–1
Johnny DeForest
KO
5 (?)
Nov 15, 1906
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13
Win
12–1
Peter Kelly
KO
3 (?)
Oct 19, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12
Win
11–1
Young Mitchell
KO
3 (?)
Oct 15, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11
Win
10–1
Young Kilrain
KO
5 (?)
Sep 29, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10
Win
9–1
Kid Cannon
PTS
6
Sep 13, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9
Win
8–1
Ed Smith
KO
7 (?)
Sep 3, 1906
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8
Win
7–1
Charles Morgan
PTS
4
Aug 11, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7
Win
6–1
Ted Smith
PTS
4
Aug 9, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6
Win
5–1
Kid Bond
KO
4 (4)
Aug 6, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5
Win
4–1
Art Dietrich
KO
3 (?)
Aug 4, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4
Win
3–1
Young Kilrain
PTS
4
Aug 3, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3
Loss
2–1
Eddie Nelson
PTS
4
Jul 12, 1906
Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Eddie Nelson
KO
3 (4)
Jun 28, 1906
Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Kid Moore
PTS
6
Jun 10, 1906
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
Unofficial record
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
Notes
144
Draw
87–33–23 (1)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
4
Sep 6, 1920
Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143
Loss
87–33–22 (1)
Billy Alvarez
UD
4
Dec 23, 1919
Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142
Win
87–32–22 (1)
Walter Kane
KO
8 (10)
Oct 10, 1919
Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141
Draw
86–32–22 (1)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
10
Sep 10, 1919
Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140
Loss
86–32–21 (1)
Earl France
PTS
10
Sep 1, 1919
Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139
Draw
86–31–21 (1)
Frank Beaver
PTS
6
Aug 1, 1919
Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138
Draw
86–31–20 (1)
Frankie Russell
PTS
20
Nov 30, 1916
Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137
Draw
86–31–19 (1)
Chet Neff
PTS
4
Oct 6, 1916
Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136
Loss
86–31–18 (1)
Battling Nick
PTS
4
Sep 29, 1916
Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135
Draw
86–30–18 (1)
Lee Morrissey
PTS
20
Sep 4, 1916
Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134
Win
86–30–17 (1)
Frankie Callahan
NWS
10
Aug 25, 1916
Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133
Loss
85–30–17 (1)
Freddie Welsh
DQ
11 (15)
Jul 4, 1916
Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
For world lightweight title
132
NC
85–29–17 (1)
Stewart Donnelly
NC
3 (10)
Jun 20, 1916
Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131
Loss
85–29–17
Frankie Russell
DQ
4 (12)
Jun 13, 1916
Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130
Win
85–28–17
Frankie Murphy
TKO
5 (15)
Jun 2, 1916
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129
Win
84–28–17
Pat Gilbert
KO
6 (20)
May 17, 1916
Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128
Win
83–28–17
Willie Gradwell
TKO
6 (10)
May 3, 1916
Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127
Win
82–28–17
Joe Flynn
PTS
15
Apr 28, 1916
National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126
Loss
81–28–17
Ever Hammer
NWS
10
Mar 31, 1916
Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125
Loss
81–27–17
Freddie Welsh
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1916
Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124
Draw
81–26–17
Oakland Frankie Burns
NWS
10
Feb 7, 1916
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123
Loss
81–26–16
Leach Cross
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 17, 1915
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122
Loss
81–25–16
Frank Ray Whitney
TKO
5 (10)
Dec 14, 1915
Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121
Loss
81–24–16
Jimmy Murphy
NWS
6
Nov 29, 1915
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120
Win
81–23–16
Jimmy Murphy
NWS
10
Nov 17, 1915
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119
Win
80–23–16
Eddie McAndrews
NWS
6
Nov 8, 1915
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118
Win
79–23–16
Hal Stewart
NWS
10
Oct 28, 1915
Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117
Win
78–23–16
Gene Delmont
PTS
8
Oct 11, 1915
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116
Loss
77–23–16
Bobby Waugh
DQ
6 (15)
Sep 27, 1915
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115
Win
77–22–16
Packy Hommey
NWS
10
Aug 30, 1915
Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114
Loss
76–22–16
Joe Welling
NWS
10
Aug 6, 1915
Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113
Win
76–21–16
Dauber Jaeger
TKO
7 (10)
Aug 2, 1915
Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112
Draw
75–21–16
Steve Ketchel
PTS
6
Jul 31, 1915
Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111
Loss
75–21–15
Rocky Kansas
NWS
10
Jul 23, 1915
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110
Win
75–20–15
Young White
KO
7 (10)
Jun 9, 1915
Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109
Loss
74–20–15
Leach Cross
NWS
10
Jun 2, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108
Loss
74–19–15
Richie Mitchell
NWS
10
May 18, 1915
Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107
Loss
74–18–15
Cy Smith
NWS
12
Feb 8, 1915
Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106
Loss
74–17–15
Freddie Welsh
TKO
8 (10)
Nov 2, 1914
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
Tommy Gary
NWS
10
Oct 27, 1914
Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104
Win
74–15–15
Billy Wagner
NWS
10
Oct 23, 1914
Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103
Loss
73–15–15
Joe Mandot
NWS
10
Sep 18, 1914
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102
Win
73–14–15
Billy Wagner
NWS
10
May 1, 1914
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101
Loss
72–14–15
Johnny Tillman
NWS
10
Apr 23, 1914
Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100
Loss
72–13–15
Willie Ritchie
NWS
10
Mar 12, 1914
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
World lightweight title (USA version) at stake; (Via KO only)
99
Win
72–12–15
Jack Lepper
TKO
4 (10)
Feb 23, 1914
Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98
Win
71–12–15
Tommy Gary
NWS
10
Feb 16, 1914
Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97
Win
70–12–15
Rudy Unholz
TKO
2 (10)
Jan 29, 1914
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96
Draw
69–12–15
Mexican Joe Rivers
NWS
10
Jan 23, 1914
Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95
Win
69–12–14
Jack Redmond
TKO
5 (10)
Jan 1, 1914
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94
Loss
68–12–14
Charley White
NWS
10
Dec 19, 1913
Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93
Win
68–11–14
Battling Nelson
NWS
10
Oct 13, 1913
Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92
Loss
67–11–14
Joe Azevedo
PTS
10
Sep 1, 1913
Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91
Loss
67–10–14
Harlem Tommy Murphy
PTS
20
Apr 19, 1913
Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90
Draw
67–9–14
Harlem Tommy Murphy
PTS
20
Feb 22, 1913
Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89
Loss
67–9–13
Willie Ritchie
DQ
16 (20)
Nov 28, 1912
Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88
Draw
67–8–13
Joe Mandot
NWS
10
Nov 4, 1912
Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
World lightweight title (USA version) at stake; (via KO only)
87
Draw
67–8–12
Freddie Daniels
NWS
6
Oct 25, 1912
Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86
Draw
67–8–11
Teddy Maloney
NWS
6
Oct 16, 1912
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85
Win
67–8–10
Mexican Joe Rivers
KO
13 (20)
Jul 4, 1912
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84
Win
66–8–10
Young Jack O'Brien
NWS
6
May 31, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83
Win
65–8–10
Freddie Daniels
NWS
4
May 17, 1912
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82
Loss
64–8–10
Willie Ritchie
NWS
4
May 11, 1912
Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81
Win
64–7–10
Owen Moran
KO
13 (20)
Jul 4, 1911
Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80
Win
63–7–10
Oakland Frankie Burns
TKO
17 (20)
May 27, 1911
Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79
Win
62–7–10
One Round Hogan
TKO
2 (10)
Apr 26, 1911
Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78
Win
61–7–10
Anton LaGrave
TKO
5 (20)
Mar 31, 1911
Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77
Win
60–7–10
George Memsic
TKO
9 (20)
Mar 17, 1911
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
Knockout Brown
NWS
10
Mar 3, 1911
National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75
Loss
59–6–10
Knockout Brown
NWS
6
Feb 8, 1911
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74
Win
59–5–10
Tommy McFarland
NWS
10
Sep 29, 1910
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73
Win
58–5–10
Freddie Cole
NWS
6
Aug 9, 1910
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72
Loss
57–5–10
Jack Redmond
NWS
10
Jun 10, 1910
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71
Win
57–4–10
Battling Nelson
TKO
40 (45)
Feb 22, 1910
Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S.
Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70
Win
56–4–10
George Memsic
NWS
10
Jan 7, 1910
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69
Win
55–4–10
Frank Picato
NWS
10
Dec 21, 1909
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68
Win
54–4–10
Lew Powell
PTS
20
Nov 29, 1909
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
Henri Piet
KO
2 (20)
Nov 14, 1909
Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66
Win
52–4–10
Jack Ashton
NWS
3
Sep 17, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65
Win
51–4–10
Johnny Wirth
NWS
3
Sep 17, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64
Win
50–4–10
Eddie Nelson
NWS
3
Sep 16, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63
Win
49–4–10
Pete Savoy
NWS
3
Sep 15, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62
Win
48–4–10
Joe Galligan
NWS
3
Sep 14, 1909
Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61
Draw
47–4–10
Matty Baldwin
PTS
12
Sep 7, 1909
Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60
Loss
47–4–9
Harlem Tommy Murphy
NWS
6
Sep 1, 1909
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59
Win
47–3–9
Battling Nelson
NWS
10
Jul 13, 1909
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58
Loss
46–3–9
Tommy O'Toole
NWS
6
Jun 19, 1909
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57
Win
46–2–9
Teddy Peppers
KO
10 (10)
Jun 11, 1909
Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56
Win
45–2–9
Tommy Langdon
KO
1 (6)
Jun 5, 1909
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55
Win
44–2–9
George Memsic
NWS
10
Apr 16, 1909
Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54
Win
43–2–9
Frank Picato
NWS
10
Mar 30, 1909
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53
Win
42–2–9
Harry Baker
NWS
10
Mar 9, 1909
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52
Win
41–2–9
Walter Little
KO
4 (20)
Feb 26, 1909
Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51
Win
40–2–9
Danny Webster
NWS
10
Feb 23, 1909
Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50
Draw
39–2–9
Abe Attell
NWS
10
Dec 11, 1908
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49
Win
39–2–8
Young Kid McCoy
KO
2 (10)
Dec 4, 1908
Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48
Win
38–2–8
Bubbles Robinson
NWS
10
Nov 13, 1908
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47
Win
37–2–8
Danny Webster
KO
18 (25)
Sep 29, 1908
Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46
Draw
36–2–8
Danny Goodman
PTS
8
Aug 26, 1908
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45
Draw
36–2–7
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
May 29, 1908
Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44
Win
36–2–6
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
8
May 26, 1908
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43
Win
35–2–6
Frankie Neil
PTS
10
May 6, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42
Win
34–2–6
Kid Beebe
PTS
10
Apr 24, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41
Loss
33–2–6
Owen Moran
NWS
6
Apr 7, 1908
National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40
Win
33–1–6
Jack Redmond
PTS
6
Mar 30, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39
Win
32–1–6
Harry Baker
PTS
10
Feb 14, 1908
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38
Win
31–1–6
Jack Nolan
KO
1 (?)
Jan 18, 1908
Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37
Win
30–1–6
Willie Sullivan
TKO
5 (?)
Jan 17, 1908
Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36
Win
29–1–6
Buck Plotell
KO
5 (?)
Jan 1, 1908
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35
Win
28–1–6
Ole Nelson
KO
1 (?)
Dec 30, 1907
Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34
Win
27–1–6
Biz Mackey
NWS
6
Nov 21, 1907
Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33
Draw
26–1–6
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
Oct 15, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32
Win
26–1–5
Irish Tom Landers
KO
5 (?)
Oct 10, 1907
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31
Win
25–1–5
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
15
Sep 15, 1907
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30
Win
24–1–5
Frankie Conley
PTS
8
Sep 10, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29
Draw
23–1–5
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
6
Aug 23, 1907
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28
Win
23–1–4
Danny Goodman
TKO
4 (?)
Jun 28, 1907
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27
Draw
22–1–4
Percy Cove
PTS
8
Jun 12, 1907
Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26
Win
22–1–3
Young Morris
TKO
4 (?)
May 25, 1907
Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25
Win
21–1–3
Buddy Glover
TKO
7 (?)
May 21, 1907
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24
Win
20–1–3
Tom Campbell
PTS
15
Apr 30, 1907
Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23
Draw
19–1–3
Jack Redmond
PTS
6
Apr 13, 1907
Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22
Win
19–1–2
Jeff O'Connell
PTS
6
Apr 9, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21
Win
18–1–2
Kid Brady
KO
1 (?)
Mar 29, 1907
Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20
Draw
17–1–2
Buck Plotell
PTS
15
Mar 19, 1907
Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19
Win
17–1–1
Buddy Glover
DQ
3 (?)
Mar 15, 1907
Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18
Win
16–1–1
Jack Nolan
PTS
6
Mar 12, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17
Win
15–1–1
Kid Morgan
KO
2 (?)
Mar 1, 1907
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16
Draw
14–1–1
Jack Nolan
PTS
6
Feb 12, 1907
Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15
Win
14–1
Gene McGovern
PTS
6
Feb 1, 1907
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14
Win
13–1
Johnny DeForest
KO
5 (?)
Nov 15, 1906
Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13
Win
12–1
Peter Kelly
KO
3 (?)
Oct 19, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12
Win
11–1
Young Mitchell
KO
3 (?)
Oct 15, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11
Win
10–1
Young Kilrain
KO
5 (?)
Sep 29, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10
Win
9–1
Kid Cannon
PTS
6
Sep 13, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9
Win
8–1
Ed Smith
KO
7 (?)
Sep 3, 1906
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8
Win
7–1
Charles Morgan
PTS
4
Aug 11, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7
Win
6–1
Ted Smith
PTS
4
Aug 9, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6
Win
5–1
Kid Bond
KO
4 (4)
Aug 6, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5
Win
4–1
Art Dietrich
KO
3 (?)
Aug 4, 1906
Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4
Win
3–1
Young Kilrain
PTS
4
Aug 3, 1906
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3
Loss
2–1
Eddie Nelson
PTS
4
Jul 12, 1906
Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Eddie Nelson
KO
3 (4)
Jun 28, 1906
Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Kid Moore
PTS
6
Jun 10, 1906
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
See also
References
^ 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 .
^ a b "Adolph Wolgast" . BoxRec . Retrieved April 28, 2009 .
^ 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 .
^ Vegetables Versus Meat . Bryan Daily Eagle and Pilot (November 29, 1911). p. 4
^ "Joe Rivers Dead at 65. Boxer Lost to Wolgast in 1912 Double Knockdown" . The New York Times . June 26, 1957. Retrieved October 5, 2010 .
^ "BoxRec: Ad Wolgast" .
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