Winky Wright: 51-5-1 (25 KO), 1990-Present
Key Wins: Andrew Council, Bronco McKart (3), Keith Mullings, Shane Mosley (2), Felix Trinidad, Ike Quartey, Jermain Taylor (Draw)
Key Losses: Julio Cesar Vazquez, Harry Simon, Fernando Vargas, Bernard Hopkins, Paul Williams
Wright may not always have been the most exciting fighter, but few could argue with his success or the skill-set demonstrated by his two wins over Mosley and his complete domination of Trinidad. Avoided by many of the top talents, Wright and his defense-minded southpaw trick book were forced into fighting whoever he could, whenever a fight could be made- even to the point of spending 5 prime years on the European circuit
Pavlik definitely will not be an easy fight for Winky but he can make Pavlik work coz of his unusual defense and southpaw stance.
Winky needs 2 or 3 tune-ups, but I think he can deal with it the same as how he dealt with Mosley & Trinidad. More on Mosley cause during that time Mosley is still younger and he was trading punches with Winky.
I agree with you.
The one thing I noticed in the Mosley fight was how strong Winky was. When Mosley would try to clinch. Winky would push him half way across the ring. Mosley is a strong cat. But seeing Winky do that. Was suprising to me
Do you think if Pavlik can't make a deal with Williams or Sturm. That they will fight Winky over Martinez?
I don't think Pavlik will be an easy fight for Winky. Activity has been Winky's problem for a minute. Williams and Sam Soliman threw a lot of punches and bothered Winky. Pavlik is slow, but he throws lots of punches
Pavlik definitely will not be an easy fight for Winky but he can make Pavlik work coz of his unusual defense and southpaw stance.
Winky needs 2 or 3 tune-ups, but I think he can deal with it the same as how he dealt with Mosley & Trinidad. More on Mosley cause during that time Mosley is still younger and he was trading punches with Winky.
I believe he deserves a HOF spot. Winky was always one of my favorites he did really well for himself without a lot of natural athleticism a lot o.f fighters possess. He wasn't a big puncher and he wasnt extremely fast but he was a very very good fighter.
I agree with you. He can still make a case @ MW though.
Do you think if Pavlik can't make a deal with Williams or Sturm. That they will fight Winky over Martinez?
I don't think Pavlik will be an easy fight for Winky. Activity has been Winky's problem for a minute. Williams and Sam Soliman threw a lot of punches and bothered Winky. Pavlik is slow, but he throws lots of punches
I had him beating Taylor and Vargas. I haven't seen the Simon fight in 2 years. I should watch it today. He is a HOF fighter. Might be the 3rd best 154 lbs fighter ever.
1. McCallum
2. Hearns
3. Winky
He shouldn't have fought Williams coming off a 2 year layoff. Hop was to big for him and Winky looked fat at 170. I guess those 2 were money fights for him. So I can't blame him.
I agree with you. He can still make a case @ MW though.
I had him beating Taylor and Vargas. I haven't seen the Simon fight in 2 years. I should watch it today. He is a HOF fighter. Might be the 3rd best 154 lbs fighter ever.
1. McCallum
2. Hearns
3. Winky
He shouldn't have fought Williams coming off a 2 year layoff. Hop was to big for him and Winky looked fat at 170. I guess those 2 were money fights for him. So I can't blame him.
Good resume but I don't think its Hall of Fame worthy personally...if he got another 2 solid wins over pretty good comp I might change my mind...
Harsh critics will say he beat a washed up Trinidad, Mosley, and Quartey pretty much...
Mosley ain't washed-up that time, he was the WBC SWW champion. And mosley still the # 1 WW as of today.
Good resume but I don't think its Hall of Fame worthy personally...if he got another 2 solid wins over pretty good comp I might change my mind...
Harsh critics will say he beat a washed up Trinidad, Mosley, and Quartey pretty much...
Wow you actually made a excellent post that makes sense. I guess when you are not hating on Mayweather you can think clearer.
no hate, i just state a couple facts.