Ad Wolgast

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

Ad Wolgast
Wolgast circa 1912-1913
Statistics
Real nameAdolphus Wolgast
Nickname(s)Michigan Wildcat
Weight classLightweight
Weight(s)118–133 lb (54–60 kg)[1]
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
NationalityUnited States United States
Born(1888-02-08)February 8, 1888
Cadillac, Michigan, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 67)
Camarillo, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox[1][2]
Boxing record
Total fights144
Wins87
Wins by KO40
Losses33
Draws23
No contests1

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]

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.

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.

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
  1. "Ad Wolgast". The Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia. January 7, 2008. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2008.
  2. "Adolph Wolgast". BoxRec. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
  3. "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 ...
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