All boxersOliver Wright
Boxing · Deceased16-16-1RECORD
–WINS BY KO / TKO
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33PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Oliver Dinsdale Wright |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 12 Jun 1947 |
| Died | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Birthplace | Mandeville, Jamaica |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1973–1981 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Tim Witherspoon, 24 Oct 1980 |
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Background
Jamaican boxer who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and won light heavyweight silver at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. As a professional heavyweight he faced Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers and Oscar Bonavena.
Fight history
2 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | TKO | 2 | 24 Oct 1980 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 3 | 9 Apr 1975 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).