✦ Legacy Profile
Pernell Whitaker
also known as 'Sweet Pea'
📍 USA⧖ Jan 2, 1964 – Jul 14, 2019
Boxing
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