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Pernell Whitaker was an American boxer who won four world titles in different weight classes and was named Fighter of the Year in 1989. He is widely regarded as one of the best defensive boxers of all time and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.
15 Jul 2019 · Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, considered one of the greatest lightweight boxers of all time, died Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle in Virginia, police said. He was 55 years old.
Pernell Whitaker was a former world champion boxer from the USA who fought from 1984 to 2001. He had 46 bouts, 40 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with 17 knockouts and 1 no-decision.
15 Jul 2019 · Pernell Whitaker, a left-handed defensive master in the boxing ring who won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and became a champion in four weight classes as a professional, was killed...
18 Ogo 2023 · Watch a video that covers the entire career of Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, one of the most influential defensive boxers ever. Learn about his speed, reflexes, footwork, and mental acuity that made him a master of the sweet science.
15 Jul 2019 · Pernell Whitaker, heralded as one of the greatest boxers to ever lace up a pair of gloves, died Sunday night after he was hit by a pickup truck while walking across a wide thoroughfare in...
15 Jul 2019 · Whitaker, who won world titles in four weight classes and was known for his defensive skills, was hit by a car in Virginia Beach. He suffered two controversial losses to Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya, and had personal issues outside the ring.
