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Albert Chalky
Wright was an
American
who was born in
Arizona
although many will dispute this. He was a
featherweight
boxer
who fought from 1928 to 1948, and his career record was 160
wins (81 KO), 43 losses and 18 draws.In 2003, Wright made
the
Ring Magazine's
list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Wright's family were migrant farm
workers,during the depression era.Wright was the Trainer of
Lightweight contender
Tommy Campbell
in 1950.Wright served as a chauffeur and bodyguard for
Mae West.
Wright turned professional at
the age of 16 and campaigned for many years before getting a
crack at the featherweight championship then held by
Joey Archibald.
On September 11, 1941, Wright dethroned Archibald by scoring
a TKO in the eleventh round. Wright successfully defended
the title against former champion
Harry Jeffra
(TKO 10) on June 19, 1942, but lost his title on a decision
to the legendary
Willie Pep
on November 20, 1942. In 1938, Wright also met the great
Henry Armstrong,
but was knocked out in 3 rounds.
Wright died on August 12, 1957
when he slipped in a bathtub and drowned. |
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