Pernell Whitaker aka sweet pea  died at 55. He was world champion boxer olympic gold medalist .
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Date: 16/07/2019

Pernell Whitaker aka sweet pea  died at 55. He was world champion boxer olympic gold medalist .

Pernell Whitaker, a nimble Virginia boxer known as maybe the best pound-for-pound fighter of his generation and a defensive ring creator whose genius for dodging punches, helped him win an Olympic gold medal and world championships in four weight categories, died july fourteen after being hit by a driver in Virginia Beach. He was 55.

Mr. Whitaker was apparently walking close to an intersection once he was struck by a vehicle around ten p.m. Sunday, police aforementioned in a very statement. the driver remained on the scene, where Mr. Whitaker was pronounced dead. The investigation is in progress, and police said they didn't believe that drugs, alcohol or road speed were factors in the collision.

Nicknamed “Sweet Pea,” Mr. Whitaker was an elusive left-hander who frequently slipped away from his opponents, dancing across the ring on the way to a slew of world titles. He became the undisputed light-weight champion once defeating Juan Nazario in 1990 and conjointly won titles as a light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight.

We would like to offer deep condolance on his demise. May his sould rest in peace. Sweet Pea we will miss you.


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