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Chalky Wright

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Chalky Wright
Wright, circa 1946
Born
Albert Martin[1]

(1912-02-01)February 1, 1912
Willcox, Arizona, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 1957(1957-08-12) (aged 45)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesChalky
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights238
Wins171
Wins by KO83
Losses44
Draws19
No contests2

Albert "Chalky" Wright (February 1, 1912 – August 12, 1957) 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 (with 87 knockouts), 46 losses and 19 draws. In 2003, Wright ranked #95 on The Ring magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time.

Early years and family

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Wright was born in Willcox, Arizona, though a few sources erroneously give Wright's place of birth as Durango, Colorado, or Durango, Mexico),[2] the youngest of seven children born to James ("Jim") and Clara Wright (née Martin).[3] Wright's maternal grandfather, Caleb Baines Martin, was a runaway slave from Natchez, Mississippi, who fled to the Arizona Territory shortly before the Civil War. After serving in the Union Army as a Buffalo Soldier, he homesteaded 160 acres in Graham County, Arizona. He bought cattle from Colonel Henry Hooker and established a dairy ranch on the property (which eventually grew to 640 acres), making him the first African American ranch owner in Southwest Arizona. He supplied dairy produce to Fort Grant and surrounding settlers.[3]

Wright's father was born in Mexico and also raised cattle. Wright's mother worked as a housekeeper. Shortly after Wright's birth, his father left the family.[2] Around 1918, Clara Wright moved her children to Colton, California. It was there that Wright developed a love for boxing.

Professional career

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Wright began his professional boxing career at the age of 16, boxing for the San Bernardino Boxing Club.[1] The five-foot, 7½-inch Wright was unusually tall for his 126-pound weight, giving him a long reach.[4] His first fight took place on February 23, 1928 against Nilo Balle, who he defeated in four rounds. Wright began fighting on the East Coast of the United States in 1938, losing a knockout to Henry Armstrong. Armstrong, however was impressed with his boxing style, and began using Wright as a sparring partner. Impressed with his technique, Armstrong's manager Eddie Walker picked up Wright as a client. He began winning again, and by 1938 was moving up rapidly in the ranks.[5]

By 1941, he was among the world's top featherweight boxers. He beat Sal Bartolo on May 22 at Madison Square Garden to get a chance at the New York State Athletic Commission featherweight championship then held by Joey Archibald. The modest crowd of 4,000 booed the decision for Wright, favoring the younger, whiter, and more regional Italian Bartolo from Boston.[6][4][7]

Wright's pre-match regimen was described as "unorthodox" by the Baltimore Afro-American. Before the Terranova fight Chalky was in and out of the Hotel Theresa bar for four days. He smoked evil smelling, twisted cigars. He drank freely of whatever his palate called for. He went where he wanted as late as 2 and 3 a.m., and then climbed into the ring at the Garden to put on a master exhibition of boxing and hitting power.[8]

Taking the world featherweight title, September 1941

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On September 11, 1941, Wright dethroned reigning New York State Athletic Commission's (NYSAC) world featherweight champion Joey Archibald with a TKO in the eleventh round in Washington, D.C., taking the featherweight title, as recognized by the NYSAC and Maryland. A left hook to the body and a right to the jaw ended the eleventh, 54 seconds after the bell. Wright had kept his left jabbing and hooking to the face of his opponent and his rights to the body were equally punishing. Archibald fought back well after the first few rounds, and showed excellent footwork, but was unable to hurt or slow Wright.[9]

Wright successfully defended the title against former champion Harry Jeffra gaining a tenth-round technical knockout on June 19, 1942 in Baltimore. The first six rounds remained somewhat close, but Jeffra was badly hurt in the seventh and eighth, as he lost his speed and fell victim to Wright. Jeffra was floored for a count of nine in the ninth, and his defeat looked in inevitable, as Wright continued to bang away at him after he arose for the rest of the round. As Wright continued to land blows against the nearly defenseless Jeffra in the opening of the tenth, the referee stopped the bout, coming between the contestants to end the match.[10]

Before a crowd of 12,000, Wright successfully defended his title again on September 25, 1942 against LuLu Constantino in a fifteen-round split decision at Madison Square Garden. The Associated Press gave Wright nine rounds, with five to Constantino, and one even. Wright did most of his work from the fifth round on, and clearly had the edge in the eighth through fifteenth.[11]

Losing the world featherweight title, November 1942

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He lost his title in a fifteen-round unanimous decision before a crowd of 19,000, Willie Pep, eight years his junior, on November 20, 1942 at Madison Square Garden. Pep, who made his fiftieth straight victory, used brilliant blocking and adroit shifting of his body along the ropes to defend the strong punching of his opponent. Pep used well timed left jabs effectively at many points in the bout, which was not entirely one-sided. The Associated Press gave Wright four rounds, including the fifth through seventh, but strongly favored Pep, who won decisively, with eleven.[12][13][14]

Still fighting in 1946, he won only two of eleven remaining fights, bucking the odds and continuing to box as he turned an "ancient" thirty-four years of age. He finally retired March 9, 1948, after losing to Ernie Hunick when he did not answer the bell for the fourth round.

Post boxing career

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After his retirement, Wright worked as a trainer for lightweight contender Tommy Campbell. In January 1954, Jet magazine reported that Wright claimed he had written his autobiography, Me and You, under the pen name "Jay Caldwell".[15] The book remains unreleased.

In October 1954, Wright opened a bar in Los Angeles called the "Knockout Lounge". He claimed that all of the bartenders were ex-boxers.[16] By the mid-1950s, Wright had gambled away the fortune he had earned as a boxer. At the time of his death, he was working in a Los Angeles bakery.[17]

Personal life

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Wright was married twice and had one child. His first marriage, which ended in divorce, was to Gertrude "Gert" Arnold.[3] His subsequent marriage to Jennie Batch in 1937 produced a son, Albert James. They were separated at the time of his death.

Confidential magazine scandal

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In the 1930s, Wright became friendly with actress Mae West. West was a boxing fan and helped to finance Wright's boxing career. He eventually became her live-in bodyguard and chauffeur for a time. The two reportedly began a romantic relationship though both publicly denied this.[3]

In November 1955, the popular tabloid Confidential wrote an exposé, titled "Mae West's Open Door Policy". The story, intended to raise scandal and arouse interest, described West's live-in love affair with the "bronze boxer" and how she frequently gave Wright hundreds of dollars to gamble.[18] West denied the story and sued for libel and defamation. She won the suit and Confidential published a retraction.[19] In August 1957, a highly publicized criminal libel case was brought against Confidential to expose the tactics used by the magazine's writers. Celebrity testimony was to include that of both West and Wright. Though Wright died before he could testify, West testified a writer for Confidential had approached Wright falsely claiming he wanted information on West for a biographical film. West noted that Wright was paid $200 for the information, but insisted "...he didn't say any of the things they claim he did."[20]

Early death from drowning

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By 1957, Wright was in ill health, and had been hospitalized in July for a heart condition.[21] On August 12, 1957, Wright's mother found his body in the bathtub in her Los Angeles apartment. His head was submerged underwater and the tap was running. Rumors of foul play and suicide immediately began to surface as Wright was scheduled to testify in the high-profile libel suit against Confidential magazine.[22] These rumors were furthered when Wright's first wife Gert Arnold, who was expected to testify, claimed she received an anonymous phone call from a "gruff voiced man" who told her "...if you know what's good for you, you'll clam up about this whole thing."[23]

It was later determined that Wright, who had been hospitalized for a heart condition six weeks before his death, suffered a heart attack while in the bathtub causing him to slip and fall. He then struck his head on the tap, which rendered him unconscious, and he drowned.[24] Investigators noted that Wright had attempted to stop himself from falling by grabbing a towel rack which was found pulled from the wall.[22] His death was ruled accidental.[25][26]

Wright's funeral was held on August 26. Baptist minister Henry Armstrong, a former sparring partner, and opponent, delivered the eulogy.[22] He was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson, California.

Honors

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Wright was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1976 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997.[3]

In 2003, The Ring ranked Wright #95 on their 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time list.[27]

In 2012, Wright was inducted into the Colton, California Sports Hall of Fame.[28]

Professional boxing record

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238 fights 171 wins 46 losses
By knockout 87 7
By decision 84 39
Draws 19
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
238 Loss 171–46–19 (2) Ernie Hunick RTD 3 (10) Mar 9, 1948 Fairgrounds Coliseum, Salt Lake City, Utah
237 Loss 171–45–19 (2) Larry Cisneros PTS 10 Jun 24, 1947 Zimmerman Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico
236 Draw 171–44–19 (2) Frankie Saucedo PTS 10 May 12, 1947 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
235 Loss 171–44–18 (2) Willie Pep KO 3 (10) Nov 27, 1946 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
234 Loss 171–43–18 (2) Enrique Bolanos UD 10 Oct 15, 1946 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
233 Loss 171–42–18 (2) Johnny Dell PTS 10 Aug 27, 1946 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York
232 Loss 171–41–18 (2) Frankie Moore PTS 10 Apr 17, 1946 Auditorium, Oakland, California
231 Loss 171–40–18 (2) Frankie Moore KO 1 (10) Mar 27, 1946 Auditorium, Oakland, California
230 Win 171–39–18 (2) Georgie Hansford RTD 3 (10) Mar 5, 1946 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
229 Loss 170–39–18 (2) Enrique Bolanos UD 10 Feb 19, 1946 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
228 Win 170–38–18 (2) Pedro Firpo UD 10 Jan 25, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York
227 Win 169–38–18 (2) Johnny Bratton UD 10 Dec 14, 1945 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana
226 Win 168–38–18 (2) Leroy Willis UD 10 Nov 2, 1945 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
225 Win 167–38–18 (2) Bobby Ruffin UD 10 Oct 5, 1945 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan
224 Win 166–38–18 (2) Humberto Zavala UD 10 Sep 21, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
223 Win 165–38–18 (2) Enrique Bolanos SD 10 Aug 28, 1945 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
222 Win 164–38–18 (2) Henry Jordan KO 6 (10) Jul 31, 1945 MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
221 Win 163–38–18 (2) Willie Joyce UD 10 Apr 17, 1945 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
220 NC 162–38–18 (2) Jackie Wilson NC 7 (10) Apr 9, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland
219 Loss 162–38–18 (1) Willie Joyce UD 10 Feb 5, 1945 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
218 Loss 162–37–18 (1) Willie Pep UD 10 Dec 5, 1944 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
217 Loss 162–36–18 (1) Willie Pep UD 15 Sep 29, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
216 Win 162–35–18 (1) Johnny Cockfield TKO 5 (10) Jul 17, 1944 Bain Field, Norfolk, New Jersey
215 Win 161–35–18 (1) Ruby Garcia TKO 8 (10) Jul 10, 1944 Houston, Texas
214 Win 160–35–18 (1) Vince Dell'Orto KO 3 (10) Jun 5, 1944 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
213 Win 159–35–18 (1) Sammy Daniels KO 8 (10) May 22, 1944 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland
212 Win 158–35–18 (1) Clyde English TKO 1 (10) May 1, 1944 Casino Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
211 Draw 157–35–18 (1) Young Finnigan PTS 10 Mar 5, 1944 Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
210 Win 157–35–17 (1) Al Carlos KO 6 (10) Feb 6, 1944 Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
209 Win 156–35–17 (1) Baby Al Brown KO 5 (10) Jan 23, 1944 Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
208 Win 155–35–17 (1) Al Reasoner RTD 1 (10) Nov 19, 1943 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana
207 Win 154–35–17 (1) Billy Banks TKO 5 (10) Nov 8, 1943 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
206 Win 153–35–17 (1) Patsy Spataro TKO 2 (8) Oct 26, 1943 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
205 Win 152–35–17 (1) Angel Aviles TKO 7 (10) Aug 9, 1943 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
204 Loss 151–35–17 (1) Lulu Costantino PTS 10 Jul 21, 1943 Lakefront Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
203 Win 151–34–17 (1) National Kid KO 8 (10) Jul 3, 1943 Tropical Stadium, Havana, Cuba
202 Win 150–34–17 (1) Phil Terranova KO 5 (15) Jun 4, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
201 Win 149–34–17 (1) Billy Pinti KO 4 (8) May 25, 1943 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
200 Win 148–34–17 (1) Frankie Carto TKO 8 (10) May 17, 1943 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland
199 Win 147–34–17 (1) Joey Pirrone KO 3 (10) Mar 10, 1943 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
198 Win 146–34–17 (1) Joey Peralta PTS 10 Feb 23, 1943 Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri
197 Win 145–34–17 (1) Morris Parker KO 4 (10) Feb 15, 1943 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey
196 Win 144–34–17 (1) Joey Peralta PTS 10 Jan 15, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
195 Loss 143–34–17 (1) Willie Pep UD 15 Nov 20, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Lost NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
194 Win 143–33–17 (1) Henry Vasquez TKO 8 (10) Oct 20, 1942 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut
193 Win 142–33–17 (1) Carlos Cuebas TKO 4 (10) Oct 13, 1942 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut
192 Win 141–33–17 (1) Lulu Costantino SD 15 Sep 25, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
191 Win 140–33–17 (1) Joe Marinelli KO 2 (10) Aug 27, 1942 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan
190 Win 139–33–17 (1) Curley St Angelo KO 2 (10) Aug 15, 1942 Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts
189 Loss 138–33–17 (1) Allie Stolz UD 10 Aug 6, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
188 Win 138–32–17 (1) Lou Transparenti TKO 4 (15) Jul 13, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland
187 Win 137–32–17 (1) Harry Jeffra TKO 10 (15) Jun 19, 1942 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
186 Win 136–32–17 (1) Lulu Costantino MD 8 May 7, 1942 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York
185 Loss 135–32–17 (1) Vern Bybee UD 10 Apr 6, 1942 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
184 Win 135–31–17 (1) Jorge Morelia TKO 6 (10) Mar 24, 1942 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
183 Win 134–31–17 (1) Richie Fontaine PTS 10 Feb 18, 1942 Auditorium, Oakland, California
182 Win 133–31–17 (1) Richie Lemos TKO 6 (10) Feb 3, 1942 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
181 Loss 132–31–17 (1) Bobby Ruffin UD 10 Jan 13, 1942 New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York
180 Win 132–30–17 (1) Jorge Morelia TKO 6 (10) Nov 28, 1941 Coliseum, San Diego, California
179 Win 131–30–17 (1) Ray Lunny PTS 10 Oct 31, 1941 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California
178 Win 130–30–17 (1) Leo Rodak PTS 10 Oct 14, 1941 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C.
177 Loss 129–30–17 (1) Joey Peralta UD 10 Oct 2, 1941 Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania
176 Win 129–29–17 (1) Joey Archibald KO 11 (15) Sep 11, 1941 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C. Won NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
175 Win 128–29–17 (1) Paco Villa KO 6 (8) Aug 5, 1941 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York
174 Win 127–29–17 (1) Jackie Wilson UD 10 Jul 17, 1941 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland
173 Win 126–29–17 (1) Bobby McIntire TKO 5 (8) Jun 24, 1941 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York
172 Win 125–29–17 (1) Lloyd Pine TKO 2 (10) Jun 17, 1941 Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania
171 Win 124–29–17 (1) Guillermo Puentes PTS 8 Jun 3, 1941 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York
170 Win 123–29–17 (1) Norment Quarles PTS 8 May 29, 1941 Garden Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey
169 Win 122–29–17 (1) Sal Bartolo PTS 8 May 22, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
168 Win 121–29–17 (1) Charley Varre PTS 8 May 1, 1941 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York
167 Win 120–29–17 (1) Charles Schnappauf TKO 5 (10) Mar 17, 1941 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
166 Win 119–29–17 (1) Texas Lee Harper KO 3 (10) Mar 5, 1941 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C.
165 Win 118–29–17 (1) Maurice Arnault TKO 2 (10) Feb 24, 1941 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
164 Win 117–29–17 (1) Frankie Terranova TKO 5 (10) Feb 19, 1941 Lyric Theatre, Allentown, Pennsylvania
163 Win 116–29–17 (1) Norman Rahn TKO 2 (8) Feb 4, 1941 Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey
162 Win 115–29–17 (1) Norment Quarles PTS 8 Jan 14, 1941 Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey
161 Win 114–29–17 (1) Mel Williams TKO 5 (8) Jan 6, 1941 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York
160 Loss 113–29–17 (1) Jimmy Leto MD 10 Dec 9, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
159 Win 113–28–17 (1) Teddy Baldwin TKO 4 (8) Oct 7, 1940 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
158 Win 112–28–17 (1) Joey Ferrando TKO 4 (10) Sep 9, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
157 Win 111–28–17 (1) Paul Junior TKO 5 (10) Aug 12, 1940 Gardens, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
156 Win 110–28–17 (1) Joey Silva TKO 7 (10) Jul 15, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
155 Win 109–28–17 (1) Saverio Turiello PTS 10 Jun 24, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
154 Loss 108–28–17 (1) Herbert Lewis Hardwick MD 10 Apr 29, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
153 Win 108–27–17 (1) Tommy Speigal PTS 10 Apr 1, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
152 Win 107–27–17 (1) Charley Gomer KO 4 (10) Mar 11, 1940 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
151 Win 106–27–17 (1) Mike Martinez TKO 3 (10) Feb 22, 1940 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland Martinez sustained a cut eye, causing the fight to be stopped
150 Win 105–27–17 (1) Frankie Gilmore MD 8 Feb 19, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts
149 Loss 104–27–17 (1) Paul Junior UD 10 Jan 29, 1940 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon
148 Win 104–26–17 (1) Sammy Julian PTS 8 Jan 16, 1940 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
147 Win 103–26–17 (1) Everette Rightmire PTS 6 Dec 1, 1939 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
146 Loss 102–26–17 (1) Lew Feldman UD 10 Sep 18, 1939 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
145 Win 102–25–17 (1) Billy Bullock TKO 5 (10) Aug 21, 1939 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland
144 Win 101–25–17 (1) Teddy Baldwin PTS 8 Aug 8, 1939 Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey
143 Win 100–25–17 (1) Richie Tanner KO 7 (10) Jun 8, 1939 The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
142 Win 99–25–17 (1) George Daly PTS 8 May 25, 1939 Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
141 Win 98–25–17 (1) Dan McAllister TKO 5 (10) Apr 27, 1939 The Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
140 Win 97–25–17 (1) Carl Guggino PTS 8 Mar 21, 1939 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
139 Win 96–25–17 (1) Joe De Jesus KO 2 (10) Mar 11, 1939 Rockland Palace, New York City, New York
138 Loss 95–25–17 (1) Johnny Bellus PTS 8 Feb 14, 1939 New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York
137 Loss 95–24–17 (1) Lew Feldman PTS 8 Jan 31, 1939 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
136 Win 95–23–17 (1) Johnny Rohrig PTS 8 Jan 14, 1939 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
135 Win 94–23–17 (1) Tommy Speigal PTS 10 Jan 3, 1939 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
134 Loss 93–23–17 (1) Joey Ferrando PTS 8 Dec 26, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
133 Win 93–22–17 (1) Pete DeGrasse KO 5 (8) Dec 5, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
132 Win 92–22–17 (1) Vince Dell'Orto PTS 6 Nov 25, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
131 Win 91–22–17 (1) Cristobal Jaramillo PTS 8 Nov 7, 1938 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York
130 Win 90–22–17 (1) Al Reid KO 4 (6) Aug 17, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
129 Loss 89–22–17 (1) Henry Armstrong KO 3 (10) Feb 1, 1938 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
128 Win 89–21–17 (1) Bus Breese PTS 10 Nov 30, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
127 Win 88–21–17 (1) Babe Santello KO 1 (10) Oct 19, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
126 Loss 87–21–17 (1) Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 Oct 5, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
125 Win 87–20–17 (1) Georgie Hansford PTS 10 Sep 7, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
124 Draw 86–20–17 (1) Georgie Hansford PTS 10 Aug 17, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
123 Win 86–20–16 (1) Norbert Meehan TKO 5 (6) Jul 21, 1937 Auditorium, Oakland, California
122 Win 85–20–16 (1) Henry Mendola KO 1 (10) Jul 5, 1937 Stockton, California
121 Win 84–20–16 (1) Mike Martinez TKO 3 (6) Jun 9, 1937 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
120 Win 83–20–16 (1) Sonny Valdez PTS 4 May 18, 1937 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
119 Win 82–20–16 (1) Kid Ray PTS 6 Apr 14, 1937 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington
118 Win 81–20–16 (1) Jimmy McClain KO 2 (?) Jan 15, 1937 Bremerton A.C., Bremerton, Washington
117 Win 80–20–16 (1) Douglas Worth TKO 1 (6) Sep 29, 1936 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
116 Draw 79–20–16 (1) Cecil Payne PTS 6 Aug 20, 1936 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington
115 Win 79–20–15 (1) Eddie Spina PTS 6 Jul 6, 1936 Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon
114 Win 78–20–15 (1) Eddie Spina PTS 6 May 21, 1936 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington
113 Win 77–20–15 (1) Willie Davies TKO 7 (8) Apr 28, 1936 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
112 Win 76–20–15 (1) Elmer Brown PTS 10 Apr 17, 1936 Fox Theater, Butte, Montana
111 Win 75–20–15 (1) Young Corpuz PTS 10 Apr 10, 1936 Aberdeen, Washington
110 Win 74–20–15 (1) Claude Varner PTS 10 Mar 25, 1936 Denman Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
109 Loss 73–20–15 (1) Pablo Dano KO 2 (10) May 10, 1935 Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California
108 Win 73–19–15 (1) Mark Diaz TKO 4 (10) Apr 6, 1935 L Street Arena, Sacramento, California
107 Loss 72–19–15 (1) Chico Cisneros PTS 10 Feb 16, 1935 Arena Nacional, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
106 Loss 72–18–15 (1) Baby Arizmendi KO 4 (10) Feb 2, 1935 Arena Nacional, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
105 Loss 72–17–15 (1) Lew Monte PTS 6 Nov 17, 1934 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
104 Loss 72–16–15 (1) Mose Butch PTS 10 Oct 8, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
103 Win 72–15–15 (1) Perfecto Lopez PTS 6 Jun 29, 1934 Ventura A.C., Ventura, California
102 Loss 71–15–15 (1) Freddie Miller PTS 8 Jun 8, 1934 El Centro A.C., El Centro, California
101 Draw 71–14–15 (1) Perfecto Lopez PTS 6 May 29, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
100 Win 71–14–14 (1) Frankie Venegas KO 5 (10) May 25, 1934 El Centro, California
99 Win 70–14–14 (1) Albert Ladou PTS 4 May 1, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
98 Win 69–14–14 (1) Jimmy Alvarado TKO 3 (4) Apr 17, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
97 Win 68–14–14 (1) Augie Soliz TKO 5 (6) Feb 20, 1934 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington
96 Win 67–14–14 (1) Bobby Gray PTS 6 Jan 30, 1934 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington
95 Loss 66–14–14 (1) Eddie Shea KO 1 (10) Oct 17, 1933 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California For US–California State featherweight title
94 Draw 66–13–14 (1) Allan Foston PTS 8 Sep 19, 1933 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon
93 Win 66–13–13 (1) Willie Jubera RTD 2 (6) Sep 5, 1933 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
92 Win 65–13–13 (1) Huerta Evans TKO 4 (6) Sep 1, 1933 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California
91 Win 64–13–13 (1) Whitey Neal PTS 6 Aug 22, 1933 Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon
90 Win 63–13–13 (1) Mickey Cohen TKO 3 (8) Apr 11, 1933 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
89 Win 62–13–13 (1) Pedro Villanueva PTS 6 Jan 6, 1933 Ventura A.C., Ventura, California
88 Win 61–13–13 (1) Benny Garcia PTS 6 Dec 15, 1932 Ventura A.C., Ventura, California
87 Win 60–13–13 (1) Huerta Evans PTS 10 Dec 7, 1932 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
86 Win 59–13–13 (1) Al Greenfield PTS 4 Nov 22, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
85 Win 58–13–13 (1) Baby Jack Dempsey KO 2 (4) Nov 15, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
84 Win 57–13–13 (1) Johnny Ryan TKO 2 (6) Nov 9, 1932 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
83 Win 56–13–13 (1) Victor Kid Ponce KO 1 (6) Oct 19, 1932 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
82 Win 55–13–13 (1) Jesse Maxey KO 1 (4) Oct 11, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
81 Draw 54–13–13 (1) Mose Bailey PTS 6 Sep 2, 1932 Coliseum, San Diego, California
80 Win 54–13–12 (1) Johnny Minella PTS 6 Aug 26, 1932 Coliseum, San Diego, California
79 Win 53–13–12 (1) Al Greenfield PTS 4 Jul 12, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
78 Win 52–13–12 (1) Huerta Evans TKO 5 (6) Jun 7, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
77 Win 51–13–12 (1) Joe Pimentel KO 2 (6) May 18, 1932 Golden Gate Arena, San Francisco, California
76 Win 50–13–12 (1) Willie Davies PTS 4 May 3, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
75 Win 49–13–12 (1) Al Greenfield PTS 6 Apr 29, 1932 Coliseum, San Diego, California
74 Draw 48–13–12 (1) Martin Zuniga PTS 6 Feb 16, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
73 Win 48–13–11 (1) Ray Montoya PTS 6 Feb 5, 1932 Coliseum, San Diego, California
72 Win 47–13–11 (1) Tony Tassi TKO 4 (6) Jan 12, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
71 Win 46–13–11 (1) Clem Avila PTS 6 Nov 24, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
70 Draw 45–13–11 (1) Huerta Evans PTS 10 Oct 29, 1931 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
69 Win 45–13–10 (1) Huerta Evans PTS 8 Oct 8, 1931 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
68 Win 44–13–10 (1) Mike Cordova PTS 6 Sep 15, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
67 Win 43–13–10 (1) Baby Jack Dempsey KO 2 (4) Aug 11, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
66 Draw 42–13–10 (1) Martin Zuniga PTS 6 Aug 6, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California
65 Win 42–13–9 (1) Adam Moraga TKO 3 (4) Jul 29, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
64 Loss 41–13–9 (1) Martin Zuniga PTS 6 Jul 4, 1931 Ventura A.C., Ventura, California
63 Win 41–12–9 (1) Rod Alcantera KO 1 (6) Jun 12, 1931 Ventura A.C., Ventura, California
62 Win 40–12–9 (1) Claude Roberts PTS 6 May 1, 1931 Coliseum, San Diego, California
61 NC 39–12–9 (1) Frank Abendino NC 2 (6) Apr 27, 1931 Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California Referee declared a "no-contest" as Wright had a decided edge over his foe
60 Win 39–12–9 Ricky Hall PTS 6 Apr 24, 1931 Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California
59 Win 38–12–9 Mike Cordova PTS 8 Apr 7, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California
58 Win 37–12–9 Mike Cordova PTS 4 Mar 31, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
57 Win 36–12–9 Ernie Chacon PTS 4 Mar 10, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
56 Win 35–12–9 Sailor Ray Butler PTS 10 Feb 13, 1931 Coliseum, San Diego, California
55 Win 34–12–9 Bobby Guinn TKO 2 (6) Jan 28, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
54 Loss 33–12–9 Huerta Evans PTS 6 Jan 13, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
53 Loss 33–11–9 Ray Montoya PTS 10 Dec 12, 1930 Coliseum, San Diego, California
52 Win 33–10–9 Ray Cervantes PTS 6 Nov 18, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
51 Win 32–10–9 Jerry Duffy PTS 6 Nov 14, 1930 Coliseum, San Diego, California
50 Win 31–10–9 Johnny Lee KO 3 (6) Nov 7, 1930 Coliseum, San Diego, California
49 Draw 30–10–9 Mose Bailey PTS 6 Oct 24, 1930 Coliseum, San Diego, California
48 Win 30–10–8 Marion Cano KO 4 (4) Oct 21, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
47 Win 29–10–8 Kid Avelino PTS 6 Oct 7, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
46 Win 28–10–8 Manuel Trevino KO 1 (4) Sep 16, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
45 Win 27–10–8 Sid Torres PTS 6 Aug 12, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
44 Draw 26–10–8 Sammy Seaman PTS 6 Jul 21, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
43 Win 26–10–7 Carlos Chipres KO 2 (4) Jul 10, 1930 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
42 Loss 25–10–7 Frisco Lenda PTS 4 Jul 5, 1930 El Centro, California
41 Win 25–9–7 Ramon Navarro TKO 5 (6) Jun 26, 1930 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
40 Win 24–9–7 Frisco Lenda PTS 6 Jun 17, 1930 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
39 Win 23–9–7 Jimmy Mack PTS 6 Jun 12, 1930 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
38 Win 22–9–7 Clayton Gouyd PTS 8 May 8, 1930 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
37 Loss 21–9–7 Canto Robledo PTS 8 Apr 24, 1930 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
36 Win 21–8–7 Danny Arnuf TKO 1 (4) Jan 30, 1930 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
35 Loss 20–8–7 Luis Echeveste PTS 4 Dec 3, 1929 Orange County A.C., Santa Ana, California
34 Win 20–7–7 Jess Vasquez PTS 6 Nov 27, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
33 Win 19–7–7 Harry Barrere PTS 6 Oct 24, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
32 Win 18–7–7 Harry Purdue PTS 4 Oct 10, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
31 Draw 17–7–7 Tony Moreno PTS 4 Oct 2, 1929 Ontario A.C., Ontario, California
30 Win 17–7–6 Pal Shoaf PTS 4 Sep 12, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
29 Loss 16–7–6 Louie Medina PTS 4 Sep 10, 1929 Orange County A.C., Santa Ana, California
28 Win 16–6–6 Pastor Calope PTS 4 Sep 4, 1929 Ontario A.C., Ontario, California
27 Win 15–6–6 Ray Vilalobos KO 5 (6) Aug 29, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
26 Loss 14–6–6 Clem Avila PTS 4 Aug 21, 1929 Ontario A.C., Ontario, California
25 Loss 14–5–6 Frisco Lenda PTS 4 Jul 5, 1929 El Centro, California
24 Draw 14–4–6 Ray Vilalobos PTS 6 May 2, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
23 Win 14–4–5 Johnny Mason PTS 6 Apr 18, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
22 Draw 13–4–5 Henry Wallender PTS 4 Apr 9, 1929 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California
21 Win 13–4–4 Johnny Gabucco PTS 4 Apr 2, 1929 Orange County A.C., Santa Ana, California
20 Win 12–4–4 Paul Hardy KO 3 (4) Mar 28, 1929 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
19 Win 11–4–4 Tony Apodaca PTS 4 Mar 14, 1929 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
18 Loss 10–4–4 Joe Velardi PTS 6 Feb 7, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
17 Draw 10–3–4 Frisco Lenda PTS 6 Jan 24, 1929 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
16 Win 10–3–3 Pastor Calope TKO 2 (6) Jan 17, 1929 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
15 Win 9–3–3 Ray Davis PTS 6 Dec 20, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
14 Draw 8–3–3 Louie Contreras PTS 6 Dec 13, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
13 Win 8–3–2 Ray Davis PTS 4 Nov 22, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
12 Win 7–3–2 Jimmy Martinez TKO 1 (4) Oct 3, 1928 Ocean Park Arena, Santa Monica, California
11 Draw 6–3–2 Joe Hernandez PTS 4 Sep 13, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
10 Loss 6–3–1 Joe Hernandez PTS 4 Aug 23, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
9 Loss 6–2–1 Ray Davis PTS 4 Jul 26, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
8 Draw 6–1–1 Valentino Castellanos PTS 4 Jul 12, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
7 Win 6–1 June Lagera PTS 4 Jun 20, 1928 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California
6 Win 5–1 Victor Acosta KO 2 (4) May 31, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
5 Win 4–1 Tommy Sanchez PTS 4 May 24, 1928 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California
4 Win 3–1 Valemo Martin PTS 4 May 3, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
3 Win 2–1 Nilo Balles KO 3 (4) Apr 12, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
2 Loss 1–1 Jodie Greyson PTS 4 Mar 1, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California
1 Win 1–0 Nilo Balles PTS 4 Feb 23, 1928 Orange Belt A.C., San Bernardino, California

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References

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  1. ^ a b Real name Albert Martin in "Chalky Wright, Ex-Featherweight King Dies in Accidental Drowning", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, p. 39. 13 August 1957
  2. ^ a b Werner, Doug (2014). Willie Pep vs. Sandy Saddler: Notes on the Boxing Legends and Epic Rivalry. Tracks Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-935-93757-9.
  3. ^ a b c d e Klump, Kathy (May 9, 2012). "National Hall of Fame Boxer was Willcox native". willcoxrangenews.com.
  4. ^ a b "Albert (Chalky) Wright". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  5. ^ Roberts, James, and Skutt, Alexander G., The Boxing Register, (2006), McBooks, Press, Ithaca, New York, pp. 662–667
  6. ^ "Gus Notches Fifteen Round Win", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, p. 32. 23 May 1941
  7. ^ "Willie Pep and Chalky Wright Scrap Tonight". The Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, SC. AP. November 20, 1942. p. 16. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  8. ^ DeLeighbur, Don (June 8, 1943). "Cigar-Smoking Chalky Wright Is Entitled to Championship Bout". Baltimore Afro-American. Vol. 51, no. 43. Baltimore, MD: The Afro-American Company. p. 18. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  9. ^ "Joey Archibald Outclassed by Chalky Wright in Washington", The Courier-News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, p. 21. 12 September 1941
  10. ^ "Chalky Wright Knocks Out Henry Jeffra in Tenth", The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, p. 13. 20 June 1942
  11. ^ "Chalky Wright Saves Title", The Montana Standard, Butte, Montana, p. 10. 26 September 1942
  12. ^ AP gave Pep eleven rounds in Cuddy, Jack, "Pep Beats Chalky, Plans Miami Trip", Times Herald, Olean, New York, p. 6. 21 November 1922
  13. ^ "Willie Pep Defeats Chalky Wright", Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, p. 12. 21 November 1942
  14. ^ "Chalky Wright Beaten By Pep". The Washington Reporter. No. 20590. Washington, PA. AP. November 21, 1942. p. 10. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
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  16. ^ "New York Beat". Jet. 6 (23). Johnson Publishing Company: 65. October 14, 1954. ISSN 0021-5996.
  17. ^ Roberts, James B.; Skutt, Alexander G. (2006). The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book. McBooks Press. p. 667. ISBN 1-590-13121-5.
  18. ^ Louvish, Simon (2005). Mae West: It Ain't No Sin. Macmillan. p. 383. ISBN 0-312-34878-9.
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  20. ^ "Confidential: Tells the Facts and Names the Names". Los Angeles Times. August 21, 2007. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  21. ^ "Chalky Wright, L.A. Ring Great Dies", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, p. 34. 13 August 1957
  22. ^ a b c "Chalky not a suicide police say". The Washington Afro American. August 27, 1957. p. 14. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
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  24. ^ "Chalky Wright Drowns In Tub". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. August 13, 1957. p. 8. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  25. ^ "Chalky Wright's Death Called Accidental". Reading Eagle. August 13, 1957. p. 14. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  26. ^ "Wright Dies As Result of Drowning". The Miami News. August 13, 1957. p. 15A. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  27. ^ Eisele, Andrew. "Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers". boxing.about.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  28. ^ "Colton Sports Hall of Fame". ci.colton.ca.us. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
Achievements
Preceded by World Featherweight Champion
September 11, 1941 – November 20, 1942 		Succeeded by
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