Liverpool rallies around Carl Wright

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Nov 2003, 17:59

Boxing legends turned out at Goodison Park last week to help raise money for a local boxer who was left fighting for his life after a British title fight six years ago in Sheffield.
Barry McGuigan was guest of honour at the evening in aid of Liverpool fighter Carl Wright, seriously injured in 1997 after losing on points to Mark Winters in a clash for the vacant British light-welterweight title (Wright collapsed after the fight with bleeding on the brain and slipped into a coma).
Among other boxers present were Shea Neary, Peter Culshaw, Richie Wenton, Colin Dunne, Andy Holligan, Paul Hodkinson and Alan Rudkin. Actor Ricky Tomlinson also supported the event along with former Everton skipper Kevin Ratcliffe.
Moving documentary footage was shown during the event, depicting Carl's brave battle to overcome the effects of his head injuries. He received a standing ovation when he took the microphone to personally thank guests for turning up to support him.
The event was organised by the Liverpool Echo's boxing correspondent Nick Peet after it was revealed that Wright had not received a penny in compensation from the boxing authorities.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Nov 2003, 08:39

Bennie, its always good to hear stories like this. Is Wright okay? I remember on Ringside later that year and he said he was already back to 95% physical health and was expected to make 100% pretty soon.

Hope he hasn't slipped back, also anyone know Paul Ingle's current situation

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 13 Nov 2003, 09:16

Wright is walking around, and certainly looks okay from pictures of the event.

Try this somewhat overlong link:

http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0200 ... _page.html

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 13 Nov 2003, 09:21

This has got me thinking, with the recent story of Marco Barrera and the fact were now seeing more and more fighters making better recoveries (i.e. Spencer Oliver, Carl Wright). Do you think it will ever come a time where the brain surgery will be so advanced and successful that boxers will be allowed to resume their careers?

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 13 Nov 2003, 10:48

Nothing like that is out of the question.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 13 Nov 2003, 11:29

I think on principal anyone with a brain injury should not be able to fight again, if it is as a result of what happens in the ring at any case.

Liverpool rallies around Carl Wright

Liverpool rallies around Carl Wright

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