Winky Wright

Ronald Winky Wright is a professional boxer, and former welterweight world champion. He is renown for his excellent defense, counter punching and pinpoint jab.Las Vegas Sun: Feared, repected and often avoided (March 26, 2009)

On April 11, 2009, Winky Wright faced Paul Williams in a welterweight bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort and casino in Las Vegas. Wright lost a unanimous decision to Williams.

• November 26, 1971: Born
• 1990: Turned Pro
• 2004: Defeated Shane Mosley Twice
• 2005: Defeated Felix Trinidad
• 2006: Fights to a draw with Jermain Taylor
• 2007: Loses to Bernard Hopkins
• 2009: Loses to Paul Williams

• Winky Wright has gained a reputation for being avoided and feared by the big money fighters. He has built his career as a tremendous defensive boxer with an excellent jab. He is also a technically sound south paw (left handed) boxer. Critics of Wright are quick to point out that his fighting style and technique does not inspire pay-per-view type money. Although he has 25 knockouts in his career, he is not known for his punching power. In his big money fights against top notch fighters such as Shane Mosley, Jermain Taylor and Bernard Hopkins, the fights have all gone to the scorecards.Las Vegas Sun: Feared, respected and often avoided (March 26, 2009)

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing

• BoxRec.com: Career Stats

• Wins: 50

• Losses: 4

• Draw: 1

• KO: 25

• Height: 5-10 1/2

• Weight: Middleweight

• Years Pro: 17

• November 26, 1971: Born

• 1990: Turned Pro

• 2004: Defeated Shane Mosley Twice

• 2005: Defeated Felix Trinidad

• 2006: Fights to a draw with Jermain Taylor

• 2007: Loses to Bernard Hopkins