"I will enter the ring at the 133-pound notch, and at that weight am my best. Ever since I lost the championship I have been waiting for the right moment to regain my laurels. I know I can do it. The confidence is there and I am fighting better right now than I have ever done.
     Great credit is due my manager, Larney Lichtenstein, for the way in which he has handled me in my campaign for the title. He has taught me the value of sharp training and for quite a while we had a sort of watchful waiting policy. Now for the fireworks. I will never have a better opportunity, and I will say to the fans, my friends, that I will carry the same old Ad Wolgast style of battle, always boring in, and you will see a new champion tomorrow night.
     Take a tip from me and just watch the Dutchman!

Ad Wolgast

July 4, 1916
The Denver Post