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Anthony Ivey recently sat down with former undisputed junior-middleweight champion Ronald “Winky” Wright for a brief one on one interview. ‘Winky’ had just completed an intense sparring session and took a few minutes to discuss his long-awaited return to the ring against Michi Munoz on Dec. 4 at the Snoqualmie Casino in Seattle.
Q: So Winky, how are you doing?
A: I’m good, thanks.
Q: How does it feel to return to training after such a long layoff?
A: I ain’t tired. My energy is there. It’s tough, but I felt good sparring with these monsters.
Q: Is there any pressure to perform or make an impact after such a long layoff?
A: I’m just there to be me, to give people a show. I come to fight and they like that.
Q: What do you know about your opponent, Michi Munoz?
A: I guess he’s a pressure fighter. But it doesn’t matter; I’ll be ready for anything.
Q: What about future opponents?
A: I want all of ’em, the best. De La Hoya, Arthur Abraham, Kelly Pavlik. Wherever and whenever, I’m ready.
Q: What weight class will you campaign at?
A: 154-160. Catch some of these welterweights moving up to 154, like Paul Williams.
Q: Would you go back up to 170 like you did against Hopkins?
A: No, not unless it’s for a big fight, like against Calzaghe. I’m sparring right now actually with heavyweights - big, quick heavyweights.
Q: Is there anything you would like to say to your fans or the media?
A: Yeah, there is. Winky’s not retired. I didn’t quit. I wanna fight the best. There has been a lot of things being said on web sites about me; it’s not true. I always wanted to fight, but nobody would fight me. The fans want to see the best fight the best, and that’s what I want.
November 20, 2008
ENJOY!
Q: So Winky, how are you doing?
A: I’m good, thanks.
Q: How does it feel to return to training after such a long layoff?
A: I ain’t tired. My energy is there. It’s tough, but I felt good sparring with these monsters.
Q: Is there any pressure to perform or make an impact after such a long layoff?
A: I’m just there to be me, to give people a show. I come to fight and they like that.
Q: What do you know about your opponent, Michi Munoz?
A: I guess he’s a pressure fighter. But it doesn’t matter; I’ll be ready for anything.
Q: What about future opponents?
A: I want all of ’em, the best. De La Hoya, Arthur Abraham, Kelly Pavlik. Wherever and whenever, I’m ready.
Q: What weight class will you campaign at?
A: 154-160. Catch some of these welterweights moving up to 154, like Paul Williams.
Q: Would you go back up to 170 like you did against Hopkins?
A: No, not unless it’s for a big fight, like against Calzaghe. I’m sparring right now actually with heavyweights - big, quick heavyweights.
Q: Is there anything you would like to say to your fans or the media?
A: Yeah, there is. Winky’s not retired. I didn’t quit. I wanna fight the best. There has been a lot of things being said on web sites about me; it’s not true. I always wanted to fight, but nobody would fight me. The fans want to see the best fight the best, and that’s what I want.
November 20, 2008
ENJOY!
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