Profile
Chalky Wright
Boxer
Male
Born
Feb 10, 1912
Hometown
Arizona
Died
Aug 12, 1957
Death Place
Los Angeles
Style
Orthodox
Nationality
United States
Other Names
Chalky
Albert "Chalky" Wright was a black American featherweight boxer who fought from 1928 to 1948. His career record was 160 wins (with 81 knockouts), 43 losses and 18 draws. In 2003, Wright made The Ring magazine's list of the 100 greatest punchers of all… Read More
News + Updates
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Legends Of Mexican Boxing (Part 1): Baby Arizmendi The Boxing TribuneGoogle News - Aug 03, 2011
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Boxeo De AntaÑo: Henry Armstrong Boxeo MundialGoogle News - May 24, 2011
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Jim Murray, April 25, 1961 Los Angeles Times (Blog)Google News - Apr 25, 2011
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Willie Pep, 84, Dies; Champion Who Made Others MissNYTimes - Nov 25, 2006
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Chalky Wright.
CHILDHOOD
1912
Birth
Born on February 10, 1912.
TWENTIES
1935
23 Years Old
Wright served as a chauffeur and bodyguard for actress Mae West. Wright helped West deal with a series of extortion threats in 1935 while in her employ.
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By 1941, he was among the world's top featherweight boxers.
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THIRTIES
1942
30 Years Old
Wright successfully defended the title against former champion Harry Jeffra (TKO 10) on June 19, 1942, but lost his title on a decision to Willie Pep on November 20, 1942.
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1950
38 Years Old
Wright was born in Durango, Mexico. Wright's family were migrant farm workers, during the depression era. Wright was the Trainer of Lightweight contender Tommy Campbell in 1950.
FORTIES
1957
46 Years Old
Wright died in Los Angeles on August 12, 1957, after slipping in his bathtub.
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