✦ Legacy Profile
Pernell Whitaker
also known as 'Sweet Pea'
4-division world champion; Olympic gold 1984; greatest defensive boxer of modern era
📍 USA⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Jan 2, 1964 – Jul 14, 2019
Boxing
Affiliated ·Int'l Boxing HOF
Born Norfolk, VA. Olympic gold. Considered best defensive boxer since Willie Pep.
Notable Achievements
'Sweet Pea'; 4-division World Champion; Olympic Gold Medal (1984); Greatest defensive boxer of modern era; Int'l Boxing Hall of Fame
Documented Students
Influenced defensive boxing