Williams-Wright on April 11 - An Early Statistical Look

By Mark Vester

An early statistical look on the April 11 clash between WBO interm-junior middleweight champion Paul Williams and former champion Ronald "Winky" Wright. The fight will televised by HBO from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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Age: 27
Record: 36-1, 27KOs
Height: 6'2
Reach: 82 inches
Titles Won: WBO welterweight title, WBO interim-junior middleweight title
Key Fights: Antonio Margarito, Carlos Quintana Fight 1 and 2, Sharmba Mitchell, Verno Phillips, Walter Dario Matthysse
Key Wins: Antonio Margarito, Carlos Quintana Fight 2, Sharmba Mitchell, Verno Phillips, Walter Dario Matthysse
Win Streak: 3-0, 3KOs

Winky Wright

Age: 37
Record: 51-4-1, 25KOs
Height: 5'10 1/2
Reach: 72 inches
Titles Won: Undisputed junior middleweight title
Key Fights: Jermain Taylor, Shane Mosley Fight 1 and 2, Bronco McKart Fight 1, 2 and 3, Bernard Hopkins, Sam Soliman, Ike Quartey, Felix Trinidad, Keith Mullings, Harry Simon, Fernando Vargas
Key Wins: Shane Mosley Fight 1 and 2, Bronco McKart Fight 1, 2 and 3, Sam Soliman, Ike Quartey, Felix Trinidad, Keith Mullings
Win Streak: None

Advantages
Power - Williams
Chin - Wright
Skill - Wright
Speed - Williams
Reach - Williams
Height - Williams
Experience - Wright
Stamina - Williams

Betting Favorite - Williams

Media Favorite - Even

Fan Favorite - Even

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