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When was the Whitaker vs Trinidad fight?
On February 20, 1999, Whitaker suffered his first convincing defeat against the much bigger, much fresher Félix Trinidad.
How many rounds did the Whitaker vs. Trinidad fight last?
The Whitaker vs. Trinidad fight lasted 12 rounds.
What happened in the last round of the Whitaker vs. Trinidad fight?
In the last round, Whitaker, with a badly swollen right eye, displayed a purely defensive stance, avoiding his opponent throughout the round while Trinidad continued the offensive until the end.
Did Pernell Whitaker pass out in the Whitaker vs. Trinidad fight?
Pernell Whitaker lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Whitaker vs. Trinidad fight?
Félix Trinidad was much bigger and fresher, but Whitaker gamely took the Puerto Rican the distance in an attempt to win his IBF welterweight title.

Question: Were he and Whitaker friends?
Self-contained rewrite: Were Trinidad and Whitaker friends?