By Boxing Bob Newman
Sad news out of Michigan, former trainer Farmer (Pete) Wright passed on July 6 in Jackson, MI. Wright had a brief amateur and pro career before turning to training where he enjoyed mentoring inner-city youth throughout Michigan. Wright spent time in several gyms throughout the state including the famed Kronk Gym in Detroit. His passion was helping kids and he felt boxing was the way. Wright was laid to rest today in after a service at Second Baptist Church in his hometown of Jackson. He was 88. R.I.P. “Farmer.”
R.i.p. A big thankyou from the boxing community for all your input. Theres a lot of unsung heroes who spent a lifetime helping others. Spending a lot of time in the gyms. I remember my amateur coaches there as clockwork sunday,tuesday and thursday nights. And they are still doing it 20 years on. Good article
Pete was a dignified gentleman and a credit to boxing.
My PaPa is a legend!! I am so grateful to see him being recognized for his greatness. RIH PaPa
Pete had us travel all over the state of Michigan after he jogged over the city of Jackson he trained both of my sons Albert an Aaron Harvey taught them to never give up boxing an in life an too respect others . .