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
Born
Adolphus Wolgast

(1888-02-08)February 8, 1888
DiedApril 14, 1955(1955-04-14) (aged 67)
NationalityUnited States United States
Other namesMichigan Wildcat
Statistics
Weight classLightweight
Weight(s)118–133 lb (54–60 kg)[1]
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
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]

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 fights60 wins13 losses
By knockout403
By decision196
By disqualification14
Draws17
No contests1
Newspaper decisions/draws53

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNote
144Draw60–13–17 (54)Lee MorrisseyPTS4Sep 6, 1920Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143Loss60–13–16 (54)Billy AlvarezUD4Dec 23, 1919Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142Win60–12–16 (54)Walter KaneKO8 (10)Oct 10, 1919Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141Draw59–12–16 (54)Lee MorrisseyPTS10Sep 10, 1919Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140Loss59–12–15 (54)Earl FrancePTS10Sep 1, 1919Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139Draw59–11–15 (54)Frank BeaverPTS6Aug 1, 1919Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138Draw59–11–14 (54)Frankie RussellPTS20Nov 30, 1916Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137Draw59–11–13 (54)Chet NeffPTS4Oct 6, 1916Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136Loss59–11–12 (54)Battling NickPTS4Sep 29, 1916Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135Draw59–10–12 (54)Lee MorrisseyPTS20Sep 4, 1916Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134Win59–10–11 (54)Frankie CallahanNWS10Aug 25, 1916Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133Loss59–10–11 (53)Freddie WelshDQ11 (15)Jul 4, 1916Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.For world lightweight title
132NC59–9–11 (53)Stewart DonnellyNC3 (10)Jun 20, 1916Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131Loss59–9–11 (52)Frankie RussellDQ4 (12)Jun 13, 1916Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130Win59–8–11 (52)Frankie MurphyTKO5 (15)Jun 2, 1916Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129Win58–8–11 (52)Pat GilbertKO6 (20)May 17, 1916Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128Win57–8–11 (52)Willie GradwellTKO6 (10)May 3, 1916 Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127Win56–8–11 (52)Joe FlynnPTS15Apr 28, 1916National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126Loss55–8–11 (52)Ever HammerNWS10Mar 31, 1916Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125Loss55–8–11 (51)Freddie WelshNWS10Mar 6, 1916Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124Draw55–8–11 (50)Oakland Frankie BurnsNWS10Feb 7, 1916Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123Loss55–8–11 (49)Leach CrossTKO6 (10)Dec 17, 1915Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122Loss55–7–11 (49)Frank Ray WhitneyTKO5 (10)Dec 14, 1915Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121Loss55–6–11 (49)Jimmy MurphyNWS6Nov 29, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120Win55–6–11 (48)Jimmy MurphyNWS10Nov 17, 1915La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119Win55–6–11 (47)Eddie McAndrewsNWS6Nov 8, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118Win55–6–11 (46)Hal StewartNWS10Oct 28, 1915Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117Win55–6–11 (45)Gene DelmontPTS8Oct 11, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116Loss54–6–11 (45)Bobby WaughDQ6 (15)Sep 27, 1915Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115Win54–5–11 (45)Packy HommeyNWS10Aug 30, 1915Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Loss54–5–11 (44)Joe WellingNWS10Aug 6, 1915Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113Win54–5–11 (43)Dauber JaegerTKO7 (10)Aug 2, 1915Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112Draw53–5–11 (43)Steve KetchelPTS6Jul 31, 1915Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111Loss53–5–10 (43)Rocky KansasNWS10Jul 23, 1915Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110Win53–5–10 (42)Young WhiteKO7 (10)Jun 9, 1915Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109Loss52–5–10 (42)Leach CrossNWS10Jun 2, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Loss52–5–10 (41)Richie MitchellNWS10May 18, 1915Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107Loss52–5–10 (40)Cy SmithNWS12Feb 8, 1915Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106Loss52–5–10 (39)Freddie WelshTKO8 (10)Nov 2, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Wolgast broke a small bone in his
right arm and could not continue
105Loss52–4–10 (39)Tommy GaryNWS10Oct 27, 1914Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104Win52–4–10 (38)Billy WagnerNWS10Oct 23, 1914Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103Loss52–4–10 (37)Joe MandotNWS10Sep 18, 1914Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102Win52–4–10 (36)Billy WagnerNWS10May 1, 1914Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101Loss52–4–10 (35)Johnny TillmanNWS10Apr 23, 1914Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100Loss52–4–10 (34)Willie RitchieNWS10Mar 12, 1914Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(Via KO only)
99Win52–4–10 (33)Jack LepperTKO4 (10)Feb 23, 1914Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98Win51–4–10 (33)Tommy GaryNWS10Feb 16, 1914Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97Win51–4–10 (32)Rudy UnholzTKO2 (10)Jan 29, 1914Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96Draw50–4–10 (32)Mexican Joe RiversNWS10Jan 23, 1914Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95Win50–4–10 (31)Jack RedmondTKO5 (10)Jan 1, 1914Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94Loss49–4–10 (31)Charley WhiteNWS10Dec 19, 1913Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93Win49–4–10 (30)Battling NelsonNWS10Oct 13, 1913Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92Loss49–4–10 (29)Joe AzevedoPTS10Sep 1, 1913Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91Loss49–3–10 (29)Harlem Tommy MurphyPTS20Apr 19, 1913Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90Draw49–2–10 (29)Harlem Tommy MurphyPTS20Feb 22, 1913Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89Loss49–2–9 (29)Willie RitchieDQ16 (20)Nov 28, 1912Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88Draw49–1–9 (29)Joe MandotNWS10Nov 4, 1912Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
87Draw49–1–9 (28)Freddie DanielsNWS6Oct 25, 1912Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86Draw49–1–9 (27)Teddy MaloneyNWS6Oct 16, 1912Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win49–1–9 (26)Mexican Joe RiversKO13 (20)Jul 4, 1912Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84Win48–1–9 (26)Young Jack O'BrienNWS6May 31, 1912American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win48–1–9 (25)Freddie DanielsNWS4May 17, 1912Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82Loss48–1–9 (24)Willie RitchieNWS4May 11, 1912Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81Win48–1–9 (23)Owen MoranKO13 (20)Jul 4, 1911Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80Win47–1–9 (23)Oakland Frankie BurnsTKO17 (20)May 27, 1911Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79Win46–1–9 (23)One Round HoganTKO2 (10)Apr 26, 1911Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78Win45–1–9 (23)Anton LaGraveTKO5 (20)Mar 31, 1911Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77Win44–1–9 (23)George MemsicTKO9 (20)Mar 17, 1911Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version);
Both fighters arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefight law
76Loss43–1–9 (23)Knockout BrownNWS10Mar 3, 1911National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75Loss43–1–9 (22)Knockout BrownNWS6Feb 8, 1911American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win43–1–9 (21)Tommy McFarlandNWS10Sep 29, 1910Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73Win43–1–9 (20)Freddie ColeNWS6Aug 9, 1910Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72Loss43–1–9 (19)Jack RedmondNWS10Jun 10, 1910Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71Win43–1–9 (18)Battling NelsonTKO40 (45)Feb 22, 1910Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S.Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70Win42–1–9 (18)George MemsicNWS10Jan 7, 1910Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69Win42–1–9 (17)Frank PicatoNWS10Dec 21, 1909Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68Win42–1–9 (16)Lew PowellPTS20Nov 29, 1909Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.During the 14th round, fan William E. Moldrop
collapsed and died shortly thereafter
67Win41–1–9 (16)Henri PietKO2 (20)Nov 14, 1909Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66Win40–1–9 (16)Jack AshtonNWS3Sep 17, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65Win40–1–9 (15)Johnny WirthNWS3Sep 17, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64Win40–1–9 (14)Eddie NelsonNWS3Sep 16, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63Win40–1–9 (13)Pete SavoyNWS3Sep 15, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62Win40–1–9 (12)Joe GalliganNWS3Sep 14, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61Draw40–1–9 (11)Matty BaldwinPTS12Sep 7, 1909Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60Loss40–1–8 (11)Harlem Tommy MurphyNWS6Sep 1, 1909Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59Win40–1–8 (10)Battling NelsonNWS10Jul 13, 1909Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58Loss40–1–8 (9)Tommy O'TooleNWS6Jun 19, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win40–1–8 (8)Teddy PeppersKO10 (10)Jun 11, 1909Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56Win39–1–8 (8)Tommy LangdonKO1 (6)Jun 5, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55Win38–1–8 (8)George MemsicNWS10Apr 16, 1909Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54Win38–1–8 (7)Frank PicatoNWS10Mar 30, 1909McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53Win38–1–8 (6)Harry BakerNWS10Mar 9, 1909McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52Win38–1–8 (5)Walter LittleKO4 (20)Feb 26, 1909Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51Win37–1–8 (5)Danny WebsterNWS10Feb 23, 1909Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50Draw37–1–8 (4)Abe AttellNWS10Dec 11, 1908Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49Win37–1–8 (3)Young Kid McCoyKO2 (10)Dec 4, 1908Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48Win36–1–8 (3)Bubbles RobinsonNWS10Nov 13, 1908McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47Win36–1–8 (2)Danny WebsterKO18 (25)Sep 29, 1908Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46Draw35–1–8 (2)Danny GoodmanPTS8Aug 26, 1908Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45Draw35–1–7 (2)Frankie ConleyPTS8May 29, 1908Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44Win35–1–6 (2)Jeff O'ConnellPTS8May 26, 1908Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43Win34–1–6 (2)Frankie NeilPTS10May 6, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42Win33–1–6 (2)Kid BeebePTS10Apr 24, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41Loss32–1–6 (2)Owen MoranNWS6Apr 7, 1908National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40Win32–1–6 (1)Jack RedmondPTS6Mar 30, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39Win31–1–6 (1)Harry BakerPTS10Feb 14, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38Win30–1–6 (1)Jack NolanKO1 (?)Jan 18, 1908Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37Win29–1–6 (1)Willie SullivanTKO5 (?)Jan 17, 1908Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36Win28–1–6 (1)Buck PlotellKO5 (?)Jan 1, 1908Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35Win27–1–6 (1)Ole NelsonKO1 (?)Dec 30, 1907Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34Win26–1–6 (1)Biz MackeyNWS6Nov 21, 1907Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33Draw26–1–6Frankie ConleyPTS8Oct 15, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32Win26–1–5Irish Tom LandersKO5 (?)Oct 10, 1907Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31Win25–1–5Jeff O'ConnellPTS15Sep 15, 1907Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30Win24–1–5Frankie ConleyPTS8Sep 10, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29Draw23–1–5Jeff O'ConnellPTS6Aug 23, 1907Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28Win23–1–4Danny GoodmanTKO4 (?)Jun 28, 1907Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27Draw22–1–4Percy CovePTS8Jun 12, 1907Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26Win22–1–3Young MorrisTKO4 (?)May 25, 1907Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25Win21–1–3Buddy GloverTKO7 (?)May 21, 1907Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win20–1–3Tom CampbellPTS15Apr 30, 1907Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23Draw19–1–3Jack RedmondPTS6Apr 13, 1907Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22Win19–1–2Jeff O'ConnellPTS6Apr 9, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21Win18–1–2Kid BradyKO1 (?)Mar 29, 1907Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20Draw17–1–2Buck PlotellPTS15Mar 19, 1907Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Buddy GloverDQ3 (?)Mar 15, 1907Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jack NolanPTS6Mar 12, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Kid MorganKO2 (?)Mar 1, 1907Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16Draw14–1–1Jack NolanPTS6Feb 12, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15Win14–1Gene McGovernPTS6Feb 1, 1907Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14Win13–1Johnny DeForestKO5 (?)Nov 15, 1906Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13Win12–1Peter KellyKO3 (?)Oct 19, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12Win11–1Young MitchellKO3 (?)Oct 15, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11Win10–1Young KilrainKO5 (?)Sep 29, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10Win9–1Kid CannonPTS6Sep 13, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9Win8–1Ed SmithKO7 (?)Sep 3, 1906Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8Win7–1Charles MorganPTS4Aug 11, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7Win6–1Ted SmithPTS4Aug 9, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6Win5–1Kid BondKO4 (4)Aug 6, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5Win4–1Art DietrichKO3 (?)Aug 4, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4Win3–1Young KilrainPTS4Aug 3, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3Loss2–1Eddie NelsonPTS4Jul 12, 1906Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Eddie NelsonKO3 (4)Jun 28, 1906Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Kid MoorePTS6Jun 10, 1906Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.

Unofficial record

144 fights87 wins33 losses
By knockout403
By decision4626
By disqualification14
Draws23
No contests1

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
144Draw87–33–23 (1)Lee MorrisseyPTS4Sep 6, 1920Savoy Arena, San Bernardino, California, U.S.
143Loss87–33–22 (1)Billy AlvarezUD4Dec 23, 1919Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
142Win87–32–22 (1)Walter KaneKO8 (10)Oct 10, 1919Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
141Draw86–32–22 (1)Lee MorrisseyPTS10Sep 10, 1919Yuma Theatre, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
140Loss86–32–21 (1)Earl FrancePTS10Sep 1, 1919Maricopa Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
139Draw86–31–21 (1)Frank BeaverPTS6Aug 1, 1919Airdome Arena, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
138Draw86–31–20 (1)Frankie RussellPTS20Nov 30, 1916Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137Draw86–31–19 (1)Chet NeffPTS4Oct 6, 1916Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
136Loss86–31–18 (1)Battling NickPTS4Sep 29, 1916Gritton's Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
135Draw86–30–18 (1)Lee MorrisseyPTS20Sep 4, 1916Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
134Win86–30–17 (1)Frankie CallahanNWS10Aug 25, 1916Washington Park A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133Loss85–30–17 (1)Freddie WelshDQ11 (15)Jul 4, 1916Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.For world lightweight title
132NC85–29–17 (1)Stewart DonnellyNC3 (10)Jun 20, 1916Coliseum, Richmond, Indiana, U.S.
131Loss85–29–17Frankie RussellDQ4 (12)Jun 13, 1916Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
130Win85–28–17Frankie MurphyTKO5 (15)Jun 2, 1916Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129Win84–28–17Pat GilbertKO6 (20)May 17, 1916Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
128Win83–28–17Willie GradwellTKO6 (10)May 3, 1916 Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127Win82–28–17Joe FlynnPTS15Apr 28, 1916National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
126Loss81–28–17Ever HammerNWS10Mar 31, 1916Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
125Loss81–27–17Freddie WelshNWS10Mar 6, 1916Arcadia Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
124Draw81–26–17Oakland Frankie BurnsNWS10Feb 7, 1916Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
123Loss81–26–16Leach CrossTKO6 (10)Dec 17, 1915Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122Loss81–25–16Frank Ray WhitneyTKO5 (10)Dec 14, 1915Lyric Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
121Loss81–24–16Jimmy MurphyNWS6Nov 29, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120Win81–23–16Jimmy MurphyNWS10Nov 17, 1915La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
119Win80–23–16Eddie McAndrewsNWS6Nov 8, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118Win79–23–16Hal StewartNWS10Oct 28, 1915Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
117Win78–23–16Gene DelmontPTS8Oct 11, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
116Loss77–23–16Bobby WaughDQ6 (15)Sep 27, 1915Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
115Win77–22–16Packy HommeyNWS10Aug 30, 1915Clermont Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Loss76–22–16Joe WellingNWS10Aug 6, 1915Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
113Win76–21–16Dauber JaegerTKO7 (10)Aug 2, 1915Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
112Draw75–21–16Steve KetchelPTS6Jul 31, 1915Forest Park, Illinois, U.S.
111Loss75–21–15Rocky KansasNWS10Jul 23, 1915Buffalo, New York, U.S.
110Win75–20–15Young WhiteKO7 (10)Jun 9, 1915Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
109Loss74–20–15Leach CrossNWS10Jun 2, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Loss74–19–15Richie MitchellNWS10May 18, 1915Elite Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
107Loss74–18–15Cy SmithNWS12Feb 8, 1915Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
106Loss74–17–15Freddie WelshTKO8 (10)Nov 2, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Wolgast broke a small bone in his
right arm and could not continue
105Loss74–16–15Tommy GaryNWS10Oct 27, 1914Streator, Illinois, U.S.
104Win74–15–15Billy WagnerNWS10Oct 23, 1914Armory, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
103Loss73–15–15Joe MandotNWS10Sep 18, 1914Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
102Win73–14–15Billy WagnerNWS10May 1, 1914Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
101Loss72–14–15Johnny TillmanNWS10Apr 23, 1914Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
100Loss72–13–15Willie RitchieNWS10Mar 12, 1914Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(Via KO only)
99Win72–12–15Jack LepperTKO4 (10)Feb 23, 1914Ionia, Michigan, U.S.
98Win71–12–15Tommy GaryNWS10Feb 16, 1914Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
97Win70–12–15Rudy UnholzTKO2 (10)Jan 29, 1914Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
96Draw69–12–15Mexican Joe RiversNWS10Jan 23, 1914Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95Win69–12–14Jack RedmondTKO5 (10)Jan 1, 1914Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
94Loss68–12–14Charley WhiteNWS10Dec 19, 1913Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
93Win68–11–14Battling NelsonNWS10Oct 13, 1913Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
92Loss67–11–14Joe AzevedoPTS10Sep 1, 1913Wheelmen Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
91Loss67–10–14Harlem Tommy MurphyPTS20Apr 19, 1913Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
90Draw67–9–14Harlem Tommy MurphyPTS20Feb 22, 1913Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
89Loss67–9–13Willie RitchieDQ16 (20)Nov 28, 1912Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.Lost world lightweight title (USA version)
88Draw67–8–13Joe MandotNWS10Nov 4, 1912Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
87Draw67–8–12Freddie DanielsNWS6Oct 25, 1912Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
86Draw67–8–11Teddy MaloneyNWS6Oct 16, 1912Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win67–8–10Mexican Joe RiversKO13 (20)Jul 4, 1912Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
84Win66–8–10Young Jack O'BrienNWS6May 31, 1912American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win65–8–10Freddie DanielsNWS4May 17, 1912Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
82Loss64–8–10Willie RitchieNWS4May 11, 1912Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81Win64–7–10Owen MoranKO13 (20)Jul 4, 1911Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
80Win63–7–10Oakland Frankie BurnsTKO17 (20)May 27, 1911Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
79Win62–7–10One Round HoganTKO2 (10)Apr 26, 1911Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
78Win61–7–10Anton LaGraveTKO5 (20)Mar 31, 1911Auditorium Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
77Win60–7–10George MemsicTKO9 (20)Mar 17, 1911Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Retained world lightweight title (USA version);
Both fighters arrested and charged with violating the anti-prizefight law
76Loss59–7–10Knockout BrownNWS10Mar 3, 1911National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75Loss59–6–10Knockout BrownNWS6Feb 8, 1911American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win59–5–10Tommy McFarlandNWS10Sep 29, 1910Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
73Win58–5–10Freddie ColeNWS6Aug 9, 1910Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
72Loss57–5–10Jack RedmondNWS10Jun 10, 1910Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
71Win57–4–10Battling NelsonTKO40 (45)Feb 22, 1910Arena, Point Richmond, California, U.S.Won world lightweight title (USA version)
70Win56–4–10George MemsicNWS10Jan 7, 1910Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
69Win55–4–10Frank PicatoNWS10Dec 21, 1909Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
68Win54–4–10Lew PowellPTS20Nov 29, 1909Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.During the 14th round, fan William E. Moldrop
collapsed and died shortly thereafter
67Win53–4–10Henri PietKO2 (20)Nov 14, 1909Westside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66Win52–4–10Jack AshtonNWS3Sep 17, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
65Win51–4–10Johnny WirthNWS3Sep 17, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64Win50–4–10Eddie NelsonNWS3Sep 16, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
63Win49–4–10Pete SavoyNWS3Sep 15, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
62Win48–4–10Joe GalliganNWS3Sep 14, 1909Airdome, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
61Draw47–4–10Matty BaldwinPTS12Sep 7, 1909Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
60Loss47–4–9Harlem Tommy MurphyNWS6Sep 1, 1909Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59Win47–3–9Battling NelsonNWS10Jul 13, 1909Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58Loss46–3–9Tommy O'TooleNWS6Jun 19, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win46–2–9Teddy PeppersKO10 (10)Jun 11, 1909Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
56Win45–2–9Tommy LangdonKO1 (6)Jun 5, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55Win44–2–9George MemsicNWS10Apr 16, 1909Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
54Win43–2–9Frank PicatoNWS10Mar 30, 1909McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53Win42–2–9Harry BakerNWS10Mar 9, 1909McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
52Win41–2–9Walter LittleKO4 (20)Feb 26, 1909Jeffries A.C., Vernon, California, U.S.
51Win40–2–9Danny WebsterNWS10Feb 23, 1909Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
50Draw39–2–9Abe AttellNWS10Dec 11, 1908Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
49Win39–2–8Young Kid McCoyKO2 (10)Dec 4, 1908Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
48Win38–2–8Bubbles RobinsonNWS10Nov 13, 1908McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
47Win37–2–8Danny WebsterKO18 (25)Sep 29, 1908Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
46Draw36–2–8Danny GoodmanPTS8Aug 26, 1908Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
45Draw36–2–7Frankie ConleyPTS8May 29, 1908Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
44Win36–2–6Jeff O'ConnellPTS8May 26, 1908Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
43Win35–2–6Frankie NeilPTS10May 6, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42Win34–2–6Kid BeebePTS10Apr 24, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
41Loss33–2–6Owen MoranNWS6Apr 7, 1908National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40Win33–1–6Jack RedmondPTS6Mar 30, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
39Win32–1–6Harry BakerPTS10Feb 14, 1908Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
38Win31–1–6Jack NolanKO1 (?)Jan 18, 1908Star Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
37Win30–1–6Willie SullivanTKO5 (?)Jan 17, 1908Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
36Win29–1–6Buck PlotellKO5 (?)Jan 1, 1908Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
35Win28–1–6Ole NelsonKO1 (?)Dec 30, 1907Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
34Win27–1–6Biz MackeyNWS6Nov 21, 1907Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
33Draw26–1–6Frankie ConleyPTS8Oct 15, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
32Win26–1–5Irish Tom LandersKO5 (?)Oct 10, 1907Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
31Win25–1–5Jeff O'ConnellPTS15Sep 15, 1907Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
30Win24–1–5Frankie ConleyPTS8Sep 10, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29Draw23–1–5Jeff O'ConnellPTS6Aug 23, 1907Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
28Win23–1–4Danny GoodmanTKO4 (?)Jun 28, 1907Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
27Draw22–1–4Percy CovePTS8Jun 12, 1907Armory B, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
26Win22–1–3Young MorrisTKO4 (?)May 25, 1907Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25Win21–1–3Buddy GloverTKO7 (?)May 21, 1907Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win20–1–3Tom CampbellPTS15Apr 30, 1907Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23Draw19–1–3Jack RedmondPTS6Apr 13, 1907Star B.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
22Win19–1–2Jeff O'ConnellPTS6Apr 9, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
21Win18–1–2Kid BradyKO1 (?)Mar 29, 1907Eagle A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
20Draw17–1–2Buck PlotellPTS15Mar 19, 1907Eagles Club, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Buddy GloverDQ3 (?)Mar 15, 1907Milwaukee Boxing Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jack NolanPTS6Mar 12, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Kid MorganKO2 (?)Mar 1, 1907Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
16Draw14–1–1Jack NolanPTS6Feb 12, 1907Green Valley A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
15Win14–1Gene McGovernPTS6Feb 1, 1907Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
14Win13–1Johnny DeForestKO5 (?)Nov 15, 1906Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
13Win12–1Peter KellyKO3 (?)Oct 19, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
12Win11–1Young MitchellKO3 (?)Oct 15, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
11Win10–1Young KilrainKO5 (?)Sep 29, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
10Win9–1Kid CannonPTS6Sep 13, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
9Win8–1Ed SmithKO7 (?)Sep 3, 1906Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
8Win7–1Charles MorganPTS4Aug 11, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
7Win6–1Ted SmithPTS4Aug 9, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6Win5–1Kid BondKO4 (4)Aug 6, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
5Win4–1Art DietrichKO3 (?)Aug 4, 1906Godfrey's Theatre, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
4Win3–1Young KilrainPTS4Aug 3, 1906Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
3Loss2–1Eddie NelsonPTS4Jul 12, 1906Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Eddie NelsonKO3 (4)Jun 28, 1906Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Kid MoorePTS6Jun 10, 1906Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.

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Achievements
Preceded by World Lightweight Champion
10 February 1910 – 2Nov 8,ember 1912
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