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Chalky Wright

American boxer (1912–1957)

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Born: February 1, 1912
Died: August 12, 1957
Birthplace: Victoria de Durango
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: boxer
Height: 171 cm

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Albert "Chalky" Wright was an American featherweight boxer who fought from 1928 to 1948 and held the world featherweight championship in 1941–1942. His career record was 171 wins, 46 losses and 19 draws. In 2003, Wright ranked #95 on The Ring magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time.

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Sex or gender: male
Manner of death: accidental death
Family name: Wright
Place of burial: California
Cause of death: drowning
Country for sport: United States
Sport: boxing
Sports discipline competed in: featherweight
Awards: International Boxing Hall of Fame(1997)
The Ring World Featherweight Champion(1941–1942) follows: Joey Archibald · followed by: Willie Pep
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1.Stated in list of The Ring world champions
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Number of matches played/races/starts: 220
Number of wins: 160 quantity: 81
Number of losses: 43
Number of draws/ties: 16

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