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Pernell Whitaker

Male

"Sweet Pea"
Lightweight, USA, Norfolk, Virginia
Born: January 2, 1964, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Died: July 14, 2019, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
(has died after being hit by a car)
Height: 5ft 6in, mt 1,67
Southpaw

He had 214 recorded amateur bouts, winning 201, 91 by knockout

Amateur results

DateOpponentPlaceResult
1982
Charlotte, North Carolina, National AAU Lightweight Champion, 60 kg
+ Apr. 12Derrick HudsonCharlotte, North Carolina WPTS 5:0
+ Apr. 13Robert MontoyaCharlotte, North Carolina WKO 1
+ Apr. 14Frankie RandallCharlotte, North Carolina WPTS 4:1
+ Apr. 16Rey OrdonioCharlotte, North Carolina WPTS 5:0
+ Apr. 17Joe BelincCharlotte, North Carolina WPTS 5:0
+ Apr. 27Joe BelincColorado Springs, Colorado WPTS 3:2
Munich, West Germany, World Championships silver medal, 60 kg
+ May 4Ismaldi PinedaMunich, West Germany WPTS 5:0
+ May 7Christopher OssaiMunich, West Germany WPTS 3:2
+ May 10Hussein KhaliliMunich, West Germany WPTS 5:0
+ May 13Milivoj LabudovicMunich, West Germany WPTS 5:0
- May 15Angel Herrera (CUB)Munich, West Germany LPTS 3:2
Indianapolis, Indiana, US National Sports Festival winner, 60 kg
+ July 24Joe JohnsonIndianapolis, Indiana WPTS 4:1
+ July 27Joe BelincIndianapolis, Indiana WPTS 5:0
Las Vegas, Nevada, Dual Match USA vs Poland, 60 kg
+ Oct. 1Kazimierz AdachLas Vegas, Nevada WPTS 3:0
Reno, Nevada, Dual Match USA vs Cuba, 60 kg
+ Nov. 13Angel Herrera (CUB)Reno, Nevada WPTS 4:1
Indianapolis, Indiana, US National Championships quarter-finals, 60 kg
- Dec. 15Anthony HaskinsIndianapolis, Indiana LPTS 5:0
1983
Las vegas, Nevada, Dual Match USA vs Soviet Union, 60 kg
+ Feb. 26Viktor DemyanenkoLas Vegas, Nevada WPTS
Reno, Nevada, AIBA Challenge Matches, 60 kg
+ Mar. 18Angel Herrera (CUB)Reno, Nevada WPTS 5:0
Colorado Springs, Colorado, US National Sports Festival winner, 60 kg
+ June 25Robert ByrdColorado Springs, Colorado WPTS 5:0
+ June 28Clifford GrayColorado Springs, Colorado WPTS 4:1
St. Louis, Missouri, US Panam Games Box-Offs, 60 kg
+ Aug. 7Clifford GraySt. Louis, Missouri WPTS
Caracas, Venezuela, Panamerican Games gold medal, 60 kg
+ Aug. 22Kenworth MinusCaracas, Venezuela WRSCH 1
+ Aug. 25Angel BeltreCaracas, Venezuela WPTS 3:2
+ Aug. 28Angel Herrera (CUB)Caracas, Venezuela WPTS 5:0
1984
Shreveport, Louisiana, Dual Match USA vs Yugoslavia, 60 kg
+ Jan. 14Vukasin DobrasinovicShreveport, Louisiana WKO 2
Reno, Nevada, Dual Match USA vs Cuba, 60 kg
+ Feb. 18Angel Herrera (CUB)Reno, Nevada WPTS 3:2
Los Angeles, California, AIBA Challenge Matches, 60 kg
+ Apr. 13Ramon GoireLos Angeles, California WPTS
Fort Worth, Texas, US Olympic Trials winner, 60 kg
+ June 7Clifford GrayFort Worth, Texas WRSC 3
+ June 9Anthony HaskinsFort Worth, Texas WPTS 5:0
+ June 10Joe BelincFort Worth, Texas WPTS 4:1
Las Vegas, Nevada, US Olympic Box-Offs, 60 kg
- July 6Joe BelincLas Vegas, Nevada LPTS 4:0
+ July 7Joe BelincLas Vegas, Nevada WPTS 3:2
Los Angeles, California, Olympic Games gold medal, 60 kg
+ Aug. 3Adolfo MendezLos Angeles, California WPTS 5:0
+ Aug. 5Geoffrey NyekoLos Angeles, California WPTS 5:0
+ Aug. 8Reiner GiesLos Angeles, California WPTS 5:0
+ Aug. 9Chil Sung ChunLos Angeles, California WPTS 5:0
+ Aug. 11Luis OrtizLos Angeles, California WAB 2

Professional record

DateOpponentPlaceResult
1984
+ Nov. 15Farrain ComeauxNew York, United States TKO 2
1985
+ Jan. 20Danny AveryAtlantic City, United States TKO 4
+ Mar. 13Mike GoldenNorfolk, United States TKO 4
+ Apr. 20Nick ParkerCorpus Christi, United States W 6
+ July 20John SenegalNorfolk, United States TKO 2
+ Aug. 29Teddy HatfieldAtlanta, United States KO 3
+ Nov. 12Jesus De la CruzNorville, United States KO 1
1986
+ Mar. 9 John MontesHampton, United States W 10
+ Aug. 16Rafael WilliamsAtlantic City, United States W 10
+ Oct. 9Rafael GandarillaNew York, United States W 10
+ Dec. 20Alfredo LayneNorfolk, United States W 10
1987
+ Mar. 28Roger MayweatherNorfolk, United States W 12
NABF Lightweight Title
+ June 28Jim FloresHouston, United States TKO 1
+ July 25Miguel SantanaNorfolk, United States TKO 6
USBA Lightweight Title
+ Dec. 19Davey MontanaParis, France TKO 4
1988
- Mar. 12Jose Luis RamirezLevallois-Perret, France L 12
WBC Lightweight Title
+ Nov. 2Antonio CarterVirginia Beach, United States TKO 4
1989
+ Feb. 18Greg HaugenHampton, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Apr. 30Louie LomeliNorfolk, United States TKO 3
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Aug. 20Jose Luis RamirezNorfolk, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Dec. 11Martin GalvanParis, France TKO 3
1990
+ Feb. 3Freddie PendletonAtlantic City, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ May 19Azumah NelsonLas Vegas, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Aug. 11 Juan NazarioStateline, United States KO 1
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Nov. 22Benjie MarquezMadrid, Spain W 10
1991
+ Feb. 23 Anthony JonesLas Vegas, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ July 27Policarpo DiazNorfolk, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
+ Oct. 5Jorge PaezReno, United States W 12
IBF Lightweight Title
1992
+ Jan. 18Harold BrazierPhiladelphia, United States W 10
+ May 22Jerry SmithMexico City, Mexico KO 1
+ July 18Rafael PinedaLas Vegas, United States W 12
IBF Super-Lightweight Title
+ Dec. 1Ben BaezVirginia Beach, United States KO 1
1993
+ Mar. 6James McGirtNew York, United States W 12
WBC Welterweight Title
= Sept. 10Julio Cesar CHAVEZSan Antonio, United States Draw 12
WBC Welterweight Title
1994
+ Apr. 9Santos CardonaNorfolk, United States W 12
WBC Welterweight Title
+ Oct. 1James McGirtNorfolk, United States W 12
WBC Welterweight Title
1995
+ Mar. 4Julio Cesar VASQUEZAtlantic City, United States W 12
WBA Super-Welterweight Title
+ Aug. 26Gary JacobsAtlantic City, United States W 12
WBC Welterweight Title
+ Nov. 18Jake RodriguezAtlantic City, United States KO 6
WBC Welterweight Title
1996
+ Apr. 12Wilfredo RiveraCupecoy Bay, St MaartenW 12
WBC Welterweight Title
+ Sept. 20Wilfredo RiveraMiami, United States W 12
WBC Welterweight Title
1997
+ Jan. 24Diosbelys HurtadoAtlantic City, United States TKO 11
WBC Welterweight Title
- Apr. 12Oscar De La HoyaLas Vegas, United States L 12
WBC Welterweight Title
* Oct. 17Andrey PestryaevMashantucket, United States NC 12
WBA Welterweight Title Eliminator
1998
Inactive
1999
- Feb. 20Felix TrinidadNew York, United States L 12
IBF Welterweight Title
2000
Inactive
2001
- Apr. 27Carlos BojorquezStateline, United States TKO by 4

 

Summary

Total bouts: 46, Won: 40 (17 inside the limit), Lost: 4 (1 inside the limit), Draw: 1, NC: 1
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