Ronald (Winky) Wright
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Name: Ronald Wright
Alias: Winky
Birth Name: Ronald Lamont Wright
Hometown: Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 179cm
Reach: 183cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Trainer: Dan Birmingham
Managers: James Prince, Chris Lighty
Amateur Career
| 1989 | ||
| USA/American Boxing Federation Florida Championships (Recreation Center, Fort Myers, FL) | ||
| January 28-29 | 139-lb final | Wright (13-1) won a unanimous decision over William McDermid (Orlando, FL) Wright also defeated 3 other boxers on the way to the final. |
| USA/American Boxing Federation Region III Championships (Macon, GA) | ||
| February 25-26 | 139-lb opening round | Wright (12-1) lost a split decision to U.S. Marine Champion Jesse Lucero |
| Florida Golden Gloves Tournament (Melbourne, FL) | ||
| March 11-12 | 139-lb final | Wright won a unanimous decision over Emmanuel Porter (Jacksonville, FL). Wright also defeated 3 other boxers on the way to the final. |
| Southeastern Golden Gloves tournament (Miami, FL) | ||
| April 15-16 | 139-lb final | Wright (15-2 after this bout) won a unanimous decision over Alex Quiroga (Homestead, FL). |
| U.S. Golden Gloves Championships (Knoxville, TN) | ||
| May 10 | 139-lb opening round | Wright won a decision over Mark Romo (Port Orchard, WA). |
| May 11 | 139-lb second round | Wright won a 3-round decision over Roy T. Caldwell (Cleveland, OH). |
| May 12 | 139-lb semi-final | Wright lost a decision to Terron Millett (St. Louis, MO). |
| Sunshine State Games Middle-Region Boxing Tournament (Gibbs High School gym, St. Petersburg, FL) | ||
| June 3-4 | 139-lb | Wright won a unanimous decision over Otis Glen (Treasure Coast Boxing Club, Fort Pierce, FL). |
| 1990 | ||
| U.S.A./American Boxing Federation State Championships (Manatee Civic Center, Palmetto, FL) | ||
| January 13-14 | 139-lb final | Wright won a decision over Emmanuel Porter (Jacksonville Police Athletic League, Jacksonville, FL). Wright won this tournament for the third straight year. |
| U.S.A./American Boxing Federation Region III Championships (Fort Bragg, NC) | ||
| February 3-4 | 139-lb final | Wright defeated Jacob Jefferson (Fort Bragg, CA). Wright won the regional title for the 1st time. |
| American Boxing Federation National Championships (Colorado Springs, CO) | ||
| February 28 | 139-lb | Wright won a 5-0 decision over Jason Tintes of the U.S. Army. |
| March 2-3 | 139-lb semi-finals | Wright lost a 4-1 decision to Stevie Johnston (Denver, CO). Wright won two lopsided decisions to advance to the semi-finals. |
| USA-Scotland Amateur Dual Tournament (Dundee, Scotland) | ||
| April 2 | 139-lb | Wright won a 3-round unanimous decision over Jim Pender (Scotland). |
| U.S. Olympic Festival (Minneapolis, MN) | ||
| July 21-?? | 139-lb | Wright won the gold medal. |
| Final Amateur Record: 52-4 | ||
Career Notes
- Challenged WBA Junior Middleweight Champion Julio Cesar Vasquez on August 21, 1994, and lost by a 12-round unanimous decision. It was Wright's first defeat after 25 consecutive victories.
- Defeated Bronco McKart by a 12-round split decision to win the WBO Junior Middleweight Championship on May 17, 1996. Wright made three successful title defenses before losing the belt to Harry Simon by a 12-round majority decision on August 22, 1998.
- Challenged IBF Junior Middleweight Champion Fernando Vargas on December 4, 1999, and lost by a 12-round majority decision.
- Defeated Robert Frazier by a 12-round unanimous decision to win the vacant IBF Junior Middleweight Championship on October 10, 2002. Wright made four successful title defenses before defeating WBA & WBC Super Welterweight Champion Shane Mosley by a 12-round unanimous decision to unify the 154-lb titles on March 13, 2004.
- Stripped of the IBF Junior Middleweight Championship on April 19, 2004, because he agreed to have a rematch with Shane Mosley instead of defending the title against No. 1 contender Kassim Ouma.
- Defeated Felix Trinidad by a 12-round unanimous decision on May 14, 2005, in a WBC middleweight title eliminator.
- Challenged WBC & WBO Middleweight Champion Jermain Taylor on June 17, 2006. The fight was scored a draw.
- Challenged Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins on July 21, 2007, and lost by a 12-round unanimous decision. The fight was fought at a catch weight of 170 lb.
- 9 opponents (3 by KO) beaten for World Super Welterweight Title.
- Record in world title fights: 11-3-1 (3 KO)
- Record against former, current and future world titlists: 9-6-1 (0 KO)
- Won against Bronco McKart (three times), Keith Mullings, Shane Mosley (twice), Felix Trinidad, Sam Soliman, Ike Quartey.
- Lost against Julio Cesar Vasquez, Harry Simon, Fernando Vargas, Bernard Hopkins, Paul Williams, Peter Quillin.
- Drew with Jermain Taylor.
Minor & Regional Titles
| Preceded by: Bronco McKart |
WBO Light Middleweight Champion 1996 May 17 – 1998 Aug 22 |
Succeeded by: Harry Simon |
| Preceded by: Felix Trinidad Vacated |
IBF Light Middleweight Champion 2001 Oct 12 – 2004 Jun 5 Stripped |
Succeeded by: Verno Phillips |
| Preceded by: Shane Mosley Super Champion |
WBA Light Middleweight Champion 2004 Mar 13 – 2005 May Super Champion Vacated |
Succeeded by: Miguel Angel Cotto Super Champion |
| Preceded by: Shane Mosley |
WBC Light Middleweight Champion 2004 Mar 13 – 2005 May Vacated |
Succeeded by: Javier Castillejo |