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Pernell Whitaker Sr. (January 2, 1964 – July 14, 2019) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2001, and subsequently worked as a boxing trainer.
Jul 15, 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.
Eliminator for WBA Welterweight Title. Whitaker was orginally announced the winner, but the result was later changed to a No-Decision after Whitaker tested positive for cocaine. 1997-04-12. Oscar De La Hoya.
Jul 15, 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...
Apr 25, 2024 · Pernell Whitaker, American professional boxer, world lightweight (135 pounds), junior welterweight (140 pounds), welterweight (147 pounds), and junior middleweight (154 pounds) champion in the 1980s and ’90s. Learn more about Whitaker’s life and career in this article.
Jul 15, 2019 · Pernell Whitaker, who forged a reputation as arguably the greatest defensive boxer who ever lived, died late Sunday in Virginia Beach, Virginia, when he was struck by a car while crossing...
Aug 18, 2023 · A true practitioner of the sweet science, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker had it all. Speed to disarm his opponents, reflexes to counter punch would be attackers into oblivion, the footwork to...
Jul 15, 2019 · Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and professional world champion boxer, died Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle in Virginia Beach, according to police and confirmed by an NBC affiliate. He was 55 years old.
Born January 2, 1964 in Norfolk, VA. As an amateur boxer he compiled an amazing 201-14 (91 KOs) record and captured the Pan American Games title in 1982, the World Championship in 1983 and the gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. “Sweet Pea” turned pro in 1984 at Madison Square Garden.
Jul 15, 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...
