| Chalky Wright |
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| 1912 births | |
| wright, chalky | |
| 1957 deaths | |
| african american boxers | |
| featherweights | |
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Wright campaigned many years before getting a crack at the featherweight championship then held by Joey Archibald . On September 11 , 1941 , Wright dethroned Archibald by scoring a TKO in the eleventh round. Wright successfully defended the title against former champion Harry Jeffra (TKO 10) on June 19 , 1942 , but lost his title on a decision to the legendary Willie Pep on November 20 , 1942 . In 1938, Wright also met the great Henry Armstrong , but was knocked out in 3 rounds. Wright served as a chauffeur for Mae West , and was reputed to do more than just drive her around in a car. Wright died on December 8 , 1957 when he slipped in a bathtub and drowned. |
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