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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.
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. Apr 97.
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...
Pernell Whitaker was one of the greatest boxers in history. Dan Rafael, Steve Kim and Mark Kriegel remember moments from Whitaker's career that made him stand out from the rest.
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...
Twelve years ago, Pernell Whitaker walked into Lambert’s Point Community Center in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia, and everyone involved in an amateur boxing card took notice. The late boxing ...
Former world champion Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker has died after being hit by a vehicle in the US, police have said. The 55-year-old, who won gold at the Olympics in 1984, was pronounced dead...
A legendary four-division champion and Olympic gold-medal winning boxer, Pernell Whitaker died Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle in Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to the Virginia...
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...