Pernell Whitaker Sr.[2] (January 2, 1964 – July 14, 2019) [3] was an American professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2001, and subsequently worked as a boxing trainer.

Apr 1, 2017 · 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

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.

Jan 1, 2026 · Pernell Whitaker, American professional boxer, world lightweight (135 pounds), junior welterweight (140 pounds), welterweight (147 pounds), and junior middleweight (154 pounds) …

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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 a...

On July 14, 2019, the boxing world lost one of its brightest legends. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, a four-division world champion and Olympic gold medalist, tragically passed away at the age of 55 …

Pernell Whitaker (40-4-1, 17) was born in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. on January 1, 1964. At the age of 20 years on November 14, 1984, he made his professional boxing debut against Farrain Comeaux, …

Pernell Whitaker, also known as “Sweet Pea,” was a boxing champion and a defensive mastermind. His technical brilliance and ring intelligence made him one of the most respected fighters in the sport’s …

Oct 5, 2022 · Not considered an engaging fighter to watch by a lot of boxing fans Pernell Whitaker would nevertheless go down in history as one of the greatest defensive boxers of all time. For defensive …