Wright vs Williams

Steve Marcus

Paul Williams (right) connects on Winky Wright during a middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Williams defeats Wright

Apr 11, 2009 (6 p.m.)

Winky Wright had the crowd on his side. But Paul Williams had speed and energy. In the end, Williams' activity won out as he scored a 12-round, unanimous decision victory over Wright Saturday night at Mandalay Bay. "My 12th round ...

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