Midget Wolgast
Encyclopedia
Joseph Robert Loscalzo also known as Midget Wolgast (born 1910-07-18 in Philadelphia, PA — died 1955-10-19) was a world flyweight boxing
champion.
for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission
world flyweight title in 1930.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
champion.
Professional career
Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of his time. Wolgast defeated Black BillEladio Valdes
"Black Bill" Eladio Valdes was a Cuban boxer of the 1920s.Small of stature at 5 ft 3½ and weighing between 109–115 lbs, he was managed by Luis "Pincho" Gutierrez and trained by Moe Fleischer....
for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission
New York State Athletic Commission
The New York State Athletic Commission or NYSAC, also known as the New York Athletic Commission, regulates all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of New York, including licensure and supervision of promoters, boxers, professional wrestlers, seconds, ring officials,...
world flyweight title in 1930.