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Pernell Whitaker
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Sweet Pea
Pernell Whitaker
Apodo"Sweet Pea"
Fecha de Nacimiento02 ENE 1964
Falleció el14 JUL 2019
Nacionalidad
US
USPernell Whitaker
Peso
147LBS67KG
Altura
5'6¼"IN168CM
Alcance
5'8"IN175CM
Total de Combates46
Victorias40
KOs17
Derrota4
Empate1
Biografía
Pernell Whitaker was an American professional boxer known for his exceptional defensive skills and technical prowess.

He held world titles in four weight divisions: Lightweight, Junior-Welterweight, Welterweight, and Junior-Middleweight.

Whitaker was renowned for his elusive style and is considered one of the greatest defensive boxers of all time.

In 1989, he was named Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine.

On July 14, 2019, Whitaker died at the age of 55 after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.

Titles and Achievements:

World Titles:

The Ring Lightweight Champion (1989)

IBF Lightweight Champion (1989-1992)

WBC Lightweight Champion (1989-1992)

WBA Lightweight Champion (1990-1992)

IBF Junior-Welterweight Champion (1992)

WBC Welterweight Champion (1993-1997)

WBA Junior-Middleweight Champion (1995)

Notable Fights:

Vs. Greg Haugen (February 18, 1989): Won by unanimous decision to capture IBF Lightweight title.

Vs. Julio Cesar Chavez (September 10, 1993): Fight ended in a controversial majority decision draw. Most thought Whitaker had won the fight. Retained WBC Welterweight title.

Vs. Julio Cesar Vasquez (March 4, 1995): Won unanimous decision to claim WBA Junior-Middleweight title and become a four-weight champion.

Vs. Oscar De La Hoya (April 12, 1997): Controversially lost by unanimous decision. Once again, most observers thought Whitaker won the fight. Lost WBC Welterweight title.
"Pernell Whittaker"
Nombre de Nacimiento

Pernell Whitaker

"Sweet Pea"
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