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Former lightweight boxing champion of the world
- CADILLAC — One of the most triumphant and tragic stories to come out of Cadillac during the last 150 years is that of the “Michigan Wildcat” — Adolphus Wolgast, former lightweight boxing champion of the world. Born on a farm near Cadillac on Feb. 8, 1888, “Ad” was one of 10 children raised by John and Amelia Wolgast.
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Jul 13, 2022 · CADILLAC — One of the most triumphant and tragic stories to come out of Cadillac during the last 150 years is that of the “Michigan Wildcat” — Adolphus Wolgast, former lightweight boxing...
Nov 26, 2013 · Adolphus Wolgast was born on February 8th, 1888 in Cadillac, Michigan. He would be the oldest of seven children, and two of his brothers, Johnny and Al, would also have professional boxing careers. ‘Ad,’ however, would gain the most acclaim in the world of boxing.
- The Sweet Science
Adolphus “Ad” Wolgast. Professional Boxer. Ad Wolgast was born in Cadillac, Michigan and at age 16 left home to find his way in the world. He took on a series of jobs before settling on boxing as a career. After compiling a winning record across Michigan, he headed west to Wisconsin to take on stiffer competition while gaining a reputation ...
Name: Ad Wolgast. Alias: Michigan Wildcat. Birth Name: Adolphus Wolgast. Hometown: Cadillac, Michigan, USA. Birthplace: Cadillac, Michigan, USA. Died: 1955-04-14 (Age:67) Height: 164cm. Reach: 166cm. Pro Boxer: Record.
Mar 19, 2015 · Born Adolphus Wolgast in Cadillac, Mich. in 1888, Ad was the oldest of seven children, including brothers Al and Johnny who would go on to become professional fighters. At 18, Wolgast began fighting regularly in Grand Rapids.
Born Adolphus Wolgast, on February 8, 1882, in Cadillac Michigan, Wolgast turned professional in 1906, and almost immediately began mowing through the lightweight class with an almost frightening violence.
With both eyes closed and blood streaming from an old wound, Wolgast staggered to his corner at the end of the sixth round. Cross watched the effects of his gruelling punishment from the opposite corner, smiling grimly as the referee halted the bout.
