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 Whitaker, American professional boxer, world lightweight (135 pounds), junior welterweight (140 pounds), welterweight (147 pounds), and junior middleweight (154 pounds) …

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Whitaker died on July 14, 2019 after being stuck by a vehicle in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The accident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and …

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 …

A showman in the ring, Whitaker was named “Fighter of the Year” in 1989 and was widely considered boxing's best “pound for pound” fighter during his championship reigns.

Jul 16, 2025 · Pernell Whitaker was a former professional boxer who enjoyed gold-laden runs at four separate weight classes, including a record-setting reign at lightweight. Whitaker also won …

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 …

May 8, 2024 · Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was killed after being hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road, police say.

He holds the longest unified lightweight championship reign in boxing history at 6 title defenses. Whitaker was seen as one of the greatest defensive boxers of all-time. [2] Whitaker won a …