“I have never felt better or stronger during my entire career as a battler,” Wolgast said, “If Moran stays the twenty rounds, I will be surprised. I feel that I am not in the slightest danger of losing.”

Ad Wolgast

     “After tomorrow,” said Moran, “the lightweight belt goes back to England. Unless I am woefully unmistaken the sporting world will see a new champion. I have trained long and faithfully for this contest, and will have no excuses to offer if I lose.”

Owen Moran

July 3, 1911
Grand Rapids Herald