About Oliver Wright
Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 71). Oliver Wright was a Jamaican boxer.
Oliver Dinsdale Wright (12 June 1947 – 28 December 2018) was a Jamaican boxer. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the middleweight category and the 1972 Summer Olympics in the light-heavyweight category. As a light-heavyweight, Wright won a silver medal at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games.
During Wright's professional career, which lasted from 1973 to 1981, he fought the likes of Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Earnie Shavers and Oscar Bonavena in the heavyweight class. Wright had a professional record of 16-16-1.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oliver Wright?
Jamaican boxer (1947-2018)
When was Oliver Wright born?
Oliver Wright was born on 12 June 1947 in Mandeville.
When did Oliver Wright die?
Oliver Wright died on 28 December 2018 in Atlanta.
What was Oliver Wright's occupation?
Oliver Wright was a boxer.
What nationality was Oliver Wright?
Oliver Wright was Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Oliver Wright (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oliver Wright. https://biography.guide/oliver-wright-boxer/
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