Best fights of Chalky Wright
Over 20 years as a professional, Chalky Wright has compiled a 171-48-19 (87) record, including six title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chalky Wright loses to Willie Pep in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 29, 1944 Chalky Wright fought Willie Pep for the NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles. It was their second meeting. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 162-37-18, and Pep was 22 with a record of 78-1. Wright was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pep was on a 16-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pep.
2. Chalky Wright loses to Willie Pep via unanimous decision
On November 20, 1942 Chalky Wright defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and NYSAC World featherweight titles against Willie Pep. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 143-35-17, and Pep was 20 with a record of 53-0. Wright was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pep was on an undefeated 53-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Pep.
3. Chalky Wright loses to Willie Pep in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On December 5, 1944 Chalky Wright faced Willie Pep in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 162-38-18, and Pep was 22 with a record of 82-1. Wright was coming off a loss, while Pep was on a 20-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pep.
4. Chalky Wright KOs Harry Jeffra
On June 19, 1942 Chalky Wright defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and NYSAC World featherweight titles against Harry Jeffra. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 136-34-17, and Jeffra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was coming off a win. Wright stopped Harry Jeffra via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
5. Chalky Wright KOs Joey Archibald
On September 11, 1941 Chalky Wright fought Joey Archibald for the vacant NYSAC, The Ring, and NYSAC World featherweight titles. Wright was 29 years old with a record of 128-31-17, and Archibald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was on a 15-fight winning streak. Wright stopped Joey Archibald via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant titles.
6. Chalky Wright KOs Clyde English
On May 1, 1944 Chalky Wright faced Clyde English in a lightweight bout. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 157-37-18, and English was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright stopped Clyde English via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Chalky Wright KOs Patsy Spataro
On October 26, 1943 Chalky Wright faced Patsy Spataro in a lightweight bout. Wright was 31 years old with a record of 152-37-17, and Spataro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was coming off a win. Wright stopped Patsy Spataro via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Chalky Wright KOs Joe Marinelli
On August 27, 1942 Chalky Wright faced Joe Marinelli in a lightweight bout. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 139-35-17, and Marinelli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was coming off a win. Wright stopped Joe Marinelli via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Chalky Wright KOs Curley St Angelo
On August 15, 1942 Chalky Wright faced Curley St Angelo in a lightweight bout. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 138-35-17, and Angelo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was coming off a loss. Wright stopped Curley St Angelo via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Chalky Wright KOs Vince Dell'Orto in their 2nd fight
On June 5, 1944 Chalky Wright faced Vince Dell'Orto in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 159-37-18, and Dell'Orto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wright stopped Vince Dell'Orto via KO in the 3rd round.