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Midget Wolgast
Born
Joseph Robert Loscalzo

(1910-07-18)July 18, 1910
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 19, 1955(1955-10-19) (aged 45)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
NationalityUnited States American
Other namesMidget Wolgast
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.61 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights197
Wins163
Wins by KO17
Losses37
Draws15
No contests1

Joseph Robert Loscalzo (July 18, 1910 – October 19, 1955), known professionally as Midget Wolgast, was a world flyweight boxing champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of his time. In 1930, he defeated Black Bill for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission world flyweight title. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer, Statistical boxing website BoxRec, and the International Boxing Research Organization all rate Wolgast as the 8th greatest flyweight of all-time.[1][2][3] He has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Helms Boxing Hall of Fame.[3]

Wolgast fought future NYSAC Bantamweight Champion Tony Marino for the first time on June 6, 1932, at the Myers Bowl in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, winning in a ten round points decision. [4]

Notable bouts

Result Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes[5]
Loss United States Lew Massey PTS 10 1938-02-03 United States Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Loss Canada Maxie Berger PTS 8 1937-07-06 United States Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York
Loss Mexico Juan Zurita PTS 10 1936-07-24 United States Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Loss Mexico Juan Zurita KO 5 (10) 1936-03-28 Mexico Arena Nacional, Mexico City, Distrito Federal
Loss United States Henry Armstrong PTS 10 1935-11-27 United States Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California
Win Philippines Small Montana PTS 10 1935-11-05 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Loss Philippines Small Montana PTS 10 1935-11-05 United States Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California Lost NYSAC World Flyweight Title
Loss Philippines Small Montana PTS 10 1935-07-03 United States Sacramento, California
Win Mexico Juan Zurita PTS 10 1935-06-28 United States Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Win Mexico Juan Zurita PTS 10 1935-05-31 United States Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California
Loss United States Lou Salica PTS 10 1935-05-03 United States Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California For World Bantamweight Title
Win Mexico Juan Zurita PTS 10 1935-02-21 United States Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California
Draw United States Lou Salica PTS 8 1934-05-01 United States Stauch's Arena, Brooklyn, New York
Win United States Lou Salica PTS 8 1934-02-14 United States Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York
Win United Kingdom Jackie Brown PTS 12 1933-10-30 United Kingdom Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London
Win Norway Pete Sanstol PTS 10 1933-08-15 United States Fugazy Bowl, Brooklyn, New York
Draw United States Jackie Wilson PTS 10 1933-02-03 United States Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Draw Philippines Speedy Dado PTS 10 1932-09-21 United States Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California
Win Philippines Speedy Dado PTS 10 1931-12-02 United States Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California
Win Philippines Speedy Dado PTS 10 1931-10-07 United States Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, California
Draw United States Frankie Genaro PTS 15 1930-12-26 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York For NBA World Flyweight Title
Retained NYSAC World Flyweight Title
Loss United States Newsboy Brown PTS 10 1930-08-19 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Win Philippines Speedy Dado RTD 5 (10) 1930-07-29 United States Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
Win Cuba Black Bill PTS 15 1930-03-21 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York Won vacant NYSAC World Flyweight Title

References

  1. ^ "All-Time Flyweight Rankings". BoxRec. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  2. ^ All-Time Flyweight Rankings IBROresearch.com Retrieved on 2014-04-29
  3. ^ a b Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Midget Wolgast CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2014-04-30
  4. ^ "Tony Marino". BoxRec. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  5. ^ Midget Wolgast's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Corporal Izzy Schwartz 		NYSAC World Flyweight Champion
March 21, 1930 – September 16, 1935 		Succeeded by
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