Chalky-Wright
Chalky Wright was an African-American featherweight boxer and world champion. He was born Albert Wright on February 10, 1912 in Durango, Colorado. He fought from 1928 to 1948, and his career record was 158 wins (77 KO), 43 losses and 17 draws. Wright made the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Wright campaigned 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 served as a chauffeur and bodyguard for Mae West. Wright died on December 8, 1957 when he slipped in a bathtub and drowned.
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Chalky Wright
*Due to a an error in the old Ring Record Books which listed him as being born in Durango, Mexico, '''Chalky Wright ''' has been erroneously listed as a Mexican boxer by various publications, up to the present date, when discussing him, ... Continue reading
Vintage 9″ x 7″ Associated Press photo of Chalky Wright and Willie Pep squaring off before their featherweight title bout on November 20, 1942. This photo is in very good condition and has the caption on back of photo. IMG_0002. $50.00. Continue reading
WILLIE PEP & CHALKY WRIGHT PHOTO – ITEM VPPEP10
08-15-2010, 05:18 PM, away - #20. Fishscale|m. Dick Tiger vs Jose Torres Sugar Ray Robinson and Ray Famechon Joe Gans Young Peter Jackson and Albert Chalky Wright Jack Johnson Joe Louis Marcel Cerdan and Jake LaMotta. Jack McVey ... Continue reading
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Hall of Fame credentials aren't made based on one series but his 4-2-2 record against inductee Holman Williams speaks loudly. He also beat Hall of Famers Chalky Wright and Louis “Kid” Kaplan and drew with the great Charley Burley. ... Continue reading
10 fighters who aren't in Hall of Fame -- but should be
Albert (Chalky) Wright 221 1928-1948. Andrés Selpa 221 1951-1968. Archie Moore 220 1936-1963. Tod Morgan 220 1920-1942. Harry Corbett 219 1921-1936 BoxRec has 54. Benny Leonard 217 1911-1932. Leo Houck 212 1902-1926 ... Continue reading
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Chalky Wright had another quality that Mae West prized: loyalty. When the screen siren was robbed of a large sum of cash and jewelry, Wright became part of a decoy operation, driving around police officers Jack South (who hid on the ... Continue reading
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Sorry, abit stupid on my part. If you included other weight classes what guys would you consider Chalky Wright?, Archie Moore?, Charley Burley? GPater11093 is offline Top. GPater11093. View Public Profile ... Continue reading
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moved [[Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright (1st meeting)]] to [[Chalky Wright vs. Willie Pep (1st meeting)]]. New page. Continue reading
Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright (1st meeting)
It also says that my father defeated hall of famer Chalky Wright. I know he was at Fort Ord Ca. for a while I need to know where to look for army bouts and titles. We no longer have his blue robe that had the division numbers on it. ... Continue reading
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He went up to featherweight world title in 1942 and won a battle against the defending champion Chalky Wright. For the rest of 1940 remained a fighter Pep busy. Taken at all levels of combat and fought normally once a month on average. ... Continue reading
Italian Boxing Champion – the three of all time?
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