About Midget Wolgast
Lived 1910 – 1955 (aged 45). Midget Wolgast was an American boxer.
Joseph Robert Loscalzo (July 18, 1910 – October 19, 1955), known professionally as Midget Wolgast, was a world flyweight boxing champion.
Biography 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 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.
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Helms Boxing Hall of Fame.
Professional boxing record All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, unless otherwise stated.
Official Record
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
Unofficial record
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Midget Wolgast?
American boxer
When was Midget Wolgast born?
Midget Wolgast was born on 18 July 1910 in Philadelphia.
When did Midget Wolgast die?
Midget Wolgast died on 19 October 1955 in Philadelphia.
What was Midget Wolgast's occupation?
Midget Wolgast was a boxer.
What nationality was Midget Wolgast?
Midget Wolgast was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Midget Wolgast. https://biography.guide/midget-wolgast/
MLA: "Midget Wolgast." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/midget-wolgast/.
Chicago: "Midget Wolgast." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/midget-wolgast/.
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