Vince Phillips: “I Couldn’t Stand Pernell Whitaker!”
Exclusive interview by James Slater: Former IBF 140 pound champ Vince Phillips believes he should be in The Hall … more “Vince Phillips: “I Couldn’t Stand Pernell Whitaker!””
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McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders”
The history of the welterweight division is rich with great fighters, truly special warriors who are universally recognised as all-time … more “McGuigan Says Crawford “Slots Into Elite Group Of 147 Pounders””
Eddie Hearn’s “Mount Rushmore Of Boxing”
The idea of ranking the four truly great boxers who are worthy of receiving the mythical honor of being immortalised … more “Eddie Hearn’s “Mount Rushmore Of Boxing””
Sugar Shane Mosley? Manny Pacquiao? Pernell Whitaker? Who Does Oscar De La Hoya Say Was The Fastest He Ever Fought?
Speed kills, they say. In the boxing ring, without speed, it’s gonna be a tough, tough battle. Timing can overcome … more “Sugar Shane Mosley? Manny Pacquiao? Pernell Whitaker? Who Does Oscar De La Hoya Say Was The Fastest He Ever Fought?”
30 Years Ago Today – When Pernell Whitaker Put On A Masterclass Against Fellow Great Azumah Nelson
Throughout his long and distinguished career as arguably the finest defensive fighter in boxing history, the complex bag of tricks … more “30 Years Ago Today – When Pernell Whitaker Put On A Masterclass Against Fellow Great Azumah Nelson”
35 Years Ago Today There Was A “Night Of Gold”
Holyfield, Whitaker, Breland, Biggs, Hill And Taylor All Go Pro
There may never have been a night quite like it. … more “35 Years Ago Today There Was A “Night Of Gold””
Today In ’93: Robbery At The Alamodome As Pernell Whitaker Is Held To A Draw By Julio Cesar Chavez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwON5k62O6U
Some fans say it was the worst robbery in boxing history. Others say we have seen worse, but not, … more “Today In ’93: Robbery At The Alamodome As Pernell Whitaker Is Held To A Draw By Julio Cesar Chavez”
Exclusive: Ronnie Shields On The Great Pernell Whitaker, His Aims For Efe Ajagba
Ronnie Shields is arguably the finest U.S boxing trainer right now. Modest as can be, the former fighter from Texas … more “Exclusive: Ronnie Shields On The Great Pernell Whitaker, His Aims For Efe Ajagba”
Golden Boy Mourns The Passing Of Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker
Golden Boy is saddened by the death of one the greatest fighters to ever lace a pair of gloves, Pernell … more “Golden Boy Mourns The Passing Of Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker”
Pernell Whitaker: The Finest Ever At 135?
Fight fans the world over are still trying to deal with the awful news that broke yesterday, news that informed … more “Pernell Whitaker: The Finest Ever At 135?”