Best fights of Winky Wright
Over 22 years as a professional, Winky Wright has compiled a 51-6-1 (25) record, including 21 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Winky Wright defeats Shane Mosley
On March 13, 2004 Winky Wright met Shane Mosley in an undisputed super welterweight title unification fight. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 46-3, and Mosley was 32 with a record of 39-2. Wright was on a 7-fight winning streak and Mosley was coming off a win. Wright won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Winky Wright defeats Shane Mosley in their 2nd fight
On November 20, 2004 Winky Wright defended his The Ring, WBA (Super), WBC, and lineal super welterweight titles against Shane Mosley. It was their second meeting. Wright was 32 years old with a record of 47-3, and Mosley was 33 with a record of 39-3. Wright was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Mosley was coming off a loss. Wright won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
3. Winky Wright defeats Bronco McKart in their 3rd fight
On September 7, 2002 Winky Wright defended his IBF super welterweight title against Bronco McKart. It was their third meeting. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 43-3, and McKart was 31 with a record of 45-3. Wright was on a 4-fight winning streak and McKart was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wright won via disqualification. Defended the title.
4. Winky Wright draws with Jermain Taylor
On June 17, 2006 Winky Wright fought Jermain Taylor for the The Ring, WBC, WBO, and lineal middleweight titles. Wright was 34 years old with a record of 50-3, and Taylor was 27 with a record of 25-0. Wright was on a 11-fight winning streak and Taylor was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. Winky Wright defeats Bronco McKart
On May 17, 1996 Winky Wright fought Bronco McKart for the vacant WBO super welterweight title. Wright was 24 years old with a record of 34-1, and McKart was 25 with a record of 28-1. Wright was on a 9-fight winning streak and McKart was on a 21-fight winning streak. Wright won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Winky Wright defeats Bronco McKart in their 2nd fight
On September 9, 2000 Winky Wright fought Bronco McKart for the vacant NABF and USBA super welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Wright was 28 years old with a record of 39-3, and McKart was 29 with a record of 42-2. Wright was coming off a loss, while McKart was on a 14-fight winning streak. Wright won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
7. Winky Wright defeats Félix Trinidad
On May 14, 2005 Winky Wright faced Félix Trinidad in a super welterweight bout. Wright was 33 years old with a record of 48-3, and Trinidad was 32 with a record of 42-1. Wright was on a 9-fight winning streak and Trinidad was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wright won via unanimous decision.