Winky Wright Opponent Named

Posted by Ramon Aranda on 10.30.2009

Wright will take on Brewer on Dec. 11.



It's now official that Winky Wright (51-5-1, 25 KOs) is indeed returning to the ring on December 11 and he'll be facing The Contender Season 2 winner Grady Brewer (26-11, 15 KOs) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

They will headline the card that also features the return of Nene Sanchez as well as the Velasquez twins.

"Puerto Rico is great place to have this fight as it is seep in boxing history and tradition with the Puerto Rican people embracing the sport like very few places around the world," said Wright, who is returning to the ring for the first time since his fight with Paul Williams at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada this past April. "Tito and I have become great friends and each time I come to visit I have been ingratiated by the fans who love and appreciate boxing so much. It will be an honor for me to fight in front of them on December 11."

The card will be televised on PPV for $29.95 while tickets are available via www.ticketpop.com