Winky Wright losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Winky Wright has compiled a 51-6-1 (25) record, including 21 title fights across three weight classes. He has six losses, four of them in title fights.
6. Winky Wright loses to Peter Quillin via unanimous decision
On June 2, 2012 Winky Wright faced Peter Quillin in a light heavyweight bout. Wright was 40 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Quillin was 28 with a record of 26-0. Wright was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Quillin was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Quillin.
5. Winky Wright loses to Paul Williams via unanimous decision
On April 11, 2009 Winky Wright faced Paul Williams in a light heavyweight bout. Wright was 37 years old with a record of 51-4-1, and Williams was 27 with a record of 36-1. Wright was coming off a loss, while Williams was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
4. Winky Wright loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On July 21, 2007 Winky Wright fought Bernard Hopkins for the The Ring light heavyweight title. Wright was 35 years old with a record of 51-3-1, and Hopkins was 42 with a record of 47-4-1. Both Wright and Hopkins were coming off a win. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hopkins.
3. Winky Wright loses to Fernando Vargas via majority decision
On December 4, 1999 Winky Wright fought Fernando Vargas for the IBF super welterweight title. Wright was 28 years old with a record of 39-2, and Vargas was 21 with a record of 17-0. Wright was coming off a win and Vargas was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Wright lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Vargas.
2. Winky Wright loses to Harry Simon via majority decision
On August 22, 1998 Winky Wright defended his WBO super welterweight title against Harry Simon. Wright was 26 years old with a record of 38-1, and Simon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was on a 13-fight winning streak. Wright lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Simon.
1. Winky Wright loses to Julio César Vásquez via unanimous decision
On August 21, 1994 Winky Wright fought Julio César Vásquez for the vacant WBA super welterweight title. Wright was 22 years old with a record of 25-0, and Vásquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wright was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Wright lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vásquez.