Five Years Ago Today, Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker Was Tragically Killed And The World Lost A Genuine Great
Over the years, we have seen some tragic twists of fate befall a great fighter, with their lives being taken. … continue
Pernell Whitaker
On This Day: The Sublime Pernell Whitaker Was Born
If he had lived, if he had not fallen victim to a terrible road accident that took his life back … continue
25 Years Ago: Pernell Whitaker Vs. Oscar De La Hoya – The Boxing Lesson Oscar Won
Pernell Whitaker, who just might deserve to be ranked in the Top-5 finest defensive fighters in the long history of … continue
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 of … continue
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 … continue
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 … continue
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 … continue
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 … continue
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. … continue
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, … continue