According to adviser Damien Ramirez, middleweight contender Winky Wright will return to action on December 11 in Puerto Rico. Wright will see action for the first time since the April loss to Paul Williams. Wright turns 37 in November and has only fought twice since 2007.
"Winky has always liked Puerto Rico, and has a close relationship with (Felix) Tito Trinidad and wants to make a fight on the island," said Ramirez to Primera Hora.
The card will feature Victor Bisbal, Carlos Ivan and Juan Carlos Velasquez and Alex “El Nene” Sanchez.
Source: Winky Wright To Return on December 11, Puerto Rico
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