Ronald “Winky” Wright (49-3, 25 KOs) easily defeats Felix “Tito” Trinidad (42-2, 35 KOs) by pitching a near shutout against the Puerto Rican slugger. What’s even more surprising is that “Winky” Wright got the decision!
After learning that Jerry Roth, Duane Ford and Dave Moretti would score the bout, I was less suspicious about a dubious outcome. I’m glad the decision was a fair one.
Winky out-boxed Trinidad, but lacked the punching power to hurt Trinidad in any round or stop him. So, what’s next for Trinidad? I just can’t see Felix Trinidad wanting to fight a rematch against “Winky” Wright. If last night’s bout wasn’t even remotely close, where is the intrigue for fight fans? There needs to be a reason for a rematch … a sense of controversy or competitiveness, but this fight had neither. And, if Trinidad can’t get past the light punching Wright, why would anyone expect him to beat Hopkins? No, I think Trinidad needs to move down to 154 pounds and join the super welterweights.
I still think there are some entertaining bouts for Trinidad: Daniel Santos, Kassim Ouma, Travis Simms or Javier Castillejo for one of the many super welterweight titles, a rematch with the competitive Fernando Vargas, or a bout with Vernon Forrest. Tito Trinidad could also look towards even smaller men at 147: Antonio Margarito, Oscar de la Hoya and Shane Mosley at a catch-weight.
--The Mighty Moe
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