Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright vs Iran Barkley 160lbs

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Who wins?

  1. Wright KO/TKO

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  2. Wright PTS

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  3. Barkley KO/TKO

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  4. Barkley PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
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  2. Smoochie

    Smoochie Boxin' dreamer Full Member

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    I feel Wright high-guard plus jab could get him a competitive but well deserved UD tbh
     
  3. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd favor Wright's superior technique & shorter, straighter punching to win out in the end.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Wright gets a decision.
     
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  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wright beats the **** out of Barkley over 12 brutally one-sided rounds. Barkley last the whole fight because of his Grit, toughness and Winky's lack of KO punch.
     
  6. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree I love Barkley but Wright is all wrong for him he would be hitting arms and gloves all night long whilst getting his head jabbed off.

    Wright by wide UD.
     
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  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Barkley would be all over Wright. He is bigger, stronger, hits harder, and is more aggressive. Only Wright's solid beard and defense sees him to the final bell. Wright does not have the firepower to deter a prime Barkley. He was a beast.
     
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  8. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wouldn't the same principles also apply to Kalambay?
     
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  9. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Was thinking the same thing not to mention a 37 year old former lightweight king put Barkley on his back. Winky dominated way better fighters than Barkley.
     
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  10. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kalambay was a significantly better Middleweight than Winky. I watched Winky's entire career as it unfolded. His consistency and longevity were more impressive than his actual skill. Winky's late career success flatters him, as, he fought a lot of good fighters who didn't have much left in the tank. In his prime, Winky got beat up by Vazquez, and had 3 relatively close fights with with Bronco McCart for Christ's sake.
     
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  11. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wright fought Vazquez pre-prime and he schooled him in pretty much every round he wasn't KD in.
     
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  12. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How many rounds was he not knocked down in? I remember him being bounced off the canvas over and over.
     
  13. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Barkley overpowers Wright.
     
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  14. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    More than half.
     
  15. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I picked Wright but am a little surprised at the poll results being so lopsided.