Joseph Robert Loscalzo (July 18, 1910 – October 19, 1955), known professionally as Midget Wolgast, was a world flyweight

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champion. Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of all time. In 1930, he defeated Black Bill for the vacant

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world flyweight title. ''

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, Statistical boxing website BoxRec, and the International Boxing Research Organization all rate Wolgast as the 8th greatest flyweight of all-time.All-Time Flyweight Rankings
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and the Helms Boxing Hall of Fame. Wolgast fought future NYSAC Bantamweight Champion

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for the first time on June 6, 1932, at the Myers Bowl in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, winning in a ten-round points decision.

Professional boxing record

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Official Record

All

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s are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of

s in the win/loss/draw column.

References

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CBZ Biography - Midget Wolgast

, - {{DEFAULTSORT:Wolgast, Midget 1910 births 1955 deaths Boxers from Philadelphia International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees American male boxers Flyweight boxers