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  1. 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.He was a four-weight world champion, having won titles at lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight; the undisputed lightweight title; and the lineal lightweight and welterweight titles.

  2. 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.

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  3. May 8, 2024 · 18 Nov 1995: Pernell Whitaker (right) heads to neutral corner after knocking his opponent Jake Rodriguez to the canvas during the sixth round of their championship bout. Whitaker won the fight ...

  4. Jul 15, 2019 · Pernell Whitaker was born on Jan. 2, 1964, in Norfolk, Va., one of seven children of Raymond and Novella Whitaker. A street fighter as a youngster, he learned to box at a local recreation center.

  5. Jul 15, 2019 · Pernell Whitaker (R) lands a punch against Azumah Nelson during a May 19, 1990, fight at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Pernell Whitaker defended the WBC lightweight title and IBF lightweight title.

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  6. Box-pro 46 bouts. Whitaker breaks clavicle and referee stops the fight on advice of ring physician. Baez reportedly 14-4 entering the bout. Galvan down three times. Galvan was reported as being 29-15-2 entering the fight. Haugen was down in the 6th. Carter substituted for Juan Estrada of Mexico.

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  8. Jul 15, 2019 · Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four-division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55. Police in Virginia Beach said the former fighter was hit by a car Sunday night.

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