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Pernell Whitaker was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 2, 1964, the son of Raymond Whitaker Sr. and his wife, Novella. [ 2 ] He had two brothers and four sisters. [citation needed] Pernell married Rovanda Anthony on December 21, 1985 in the boxing ring at the Virginia Beach Pavilion Convention Center. [ 27 ]
The winner of the fight was expected to be recognized as the number-one pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. [4] Whitaker entered the fight as a 12-to-5 favorite, and both fighters were set for a 7-figure payday. McGirt's purse was $1 million while Whitaker's was $1.25 million. [5]
Welterweight Champion. The Ring pound-for-pound No. 4 ranked fighter. 4-divison world champion. Result. Trinidad wins via unanimous decision (118–109, 118–109, 117–110) Félix Trinidad vs. Pernell Whitaker, billed as The Big Picture was a professional boxing match contested on February 20, 1999, for the IBF welterweight title.
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 bridge.
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 bridge.
Sweet Pea was Whitaker's nickname, and it fit perfectly. Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four-division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has ...
3-division world champion. WBC. No. 1 Ranked Welterweight. 2-division world champion. Result. Whitaker wins via 12-round unanimous decision (118–112, 117–112, 117–110) Pernell Whitaker vs. Buddy McGirt II, billed as The Final Say, was a professional boxing match contested on October 1, 1994, for Whitaker's WBC welterweight title. [1]
All week, you heard all of the Davis brothers pay homage to Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker. During the first major boxing event at the arena in 30 years, he and his brothers Kelvin and Keon ...