The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today four-division world champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker will be in Canastota to participate in the Hall of Fame’s 30th Anniversary celebration during the 2019 Hall of Fame Weekend, June 6-9th. » Read More
Pernell Whitaker: The defensive genius who couldn’t avoid a robbery (or two)
-Thirty years ago today in France one of the very worst boxing robberies was witnessed
Right up there with, even surpassing, fight results such as Lennox Lewis D12 Evander Holyfield, Felix Trinidad W12 Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather W12 Jose Luis Castillo, the 12-round split decision Jose Luis Ramirez was awarded in his WBC lightweight title fight defence against Pernell Whitaker was universally lambasted. » Read More
Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker To Return To Canastota
-Pernell “Sweet Pea” Wh1984 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST & FOUR DIVISION CHAMPION PERNELL WHITAKER AMONG HOFers RETURNING TO CANASTOTA
“Sweet Pea” to be on hand for Olympic teammate Evander Holyfield’s HOF induction » Read More
Pernell Whitaker Confirmed For 2016 HOF Weekend
-The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today four-division world champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker is confirmed to attend festivities planned for the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 9-12th. » Read More
All Time Historical Survey Series Recap – The Original 8 Weight Classes & P4P
-by Geoffrey Ciani – Over the course of a sixteen month period beginning in June 2009, I conducted a series of surveys that all began with a very simple question: Who are the ten best heavyweights of all time? » Read More