Monty Wright (boxer)

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Monty Wright
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NationalityFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Born1 November 1969
Bedford
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Monty Wright (born 1969) is a retired British boxer.

Boxing career

He represented England in the -81 kg light-heavyweight division, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [1] [2]

He turned professional on 10 November 1993 and fought in 23 fights, winning 18 and losing 5. [3]

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References

  1. "1990 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. "Profile". Box Rec.