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Title: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Darren Avey on July 15, 2019, 06:42:44 AM
One of the best pure boxers of all time.  Would have boxed Mayweather s head off
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: BB on July 15, 2019, 06:46:16 AM
Ain't that something, survives boxing in relatively good shape, and wind up being hit by a car.

RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: SuperTed on July 15, 2019, 06:49:19 AM
Definitely one of the most defensively skilled boxers of all time. RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: fredrollon on July 15, 2019, 07:25:13 AM
Quote from: BB on July 15, 2019, 06:46:16 AM
Ain't that something, survives boxing in relatively good shape, and wind up being hit by a car.

RIP.

Car or motorcycle crash seems a relatively common way for boxers to check out ie Carlos Monzon, Diego Corrales.. But they're usually the ones operating the vehicle.


But ,yeah, ironic death given Pernell's reputation as a boxer.
In his prime ,he could slip the punches of skilled contenders for 12 rounds, but couldn't avoid getting hit by 2 tons of metal, while crossing the road.


.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 15, 2019, 08:23:35 AM
He was a boring defensive fighter. His low ratio of knockouts is a testament to that. I got sick of his fights going the distance to see him try and win his fights on points instead of fighting. No doubt a great boxer but all his fights were snore fests.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Humble Narcissist on July 15, 2019, 09:22:48 AM
Quote from: fredrollon on July 15, 2019, 07:25:13 AM
Car or motorcycle crash seems a relatively common way for boxers to check out ie Carlos Monzon, Diego Corrales.. But they're usually the ones operating the vehicle.


But ,yeah, ironic death given Pernell's reputation as a boxer.
In his prime ,he could slip the punches of skilled contenders for 12 rounds, but couldn't avoid getting hit by 2 tons of metal, while crossing the road.


.
He could have died in a car like "Macho" Camacho.  RIP Whittaker.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Irongrip400 on July 15, 2019, 09:52:23 AM
Sweatpea?
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Humble Narcissist on July 15, 2019, 10:05:50 AM
Quote from: Irongrip400 on July 15, 2019, 09:52:23 AM
Sweatpea?
I think it's Sweetpea.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: a_pupil on July 15, 2019, 10:32:05 AM
rip.

great boxer.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Chadwick The Beta on July 15, 2019, 10:39:37 AM
was he saved ? 
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Twaddle on July 15, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
He will be missed.

(https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/forest-whitaker-2.jpg?w=630&h=383&crop=1)
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: a_pupil on July 15, 2019, 10:42:51 AM
Quote from: Twaddle on July 15, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
He will be missed.

(https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/forest-whitaker-2.jpg?w=630&h=383&crop=1)

lmao
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Chadwick The Beta on July 15, 2019, 11:03:26 AM
Quote from: Twaddle on July 15, 2019, 10:41:37 AM
He will be missed.

(https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/forest-whitaker-2.jpg?w=630&h=383&crop=1)

That's not him.  You mean this fellow.

(https://i.scdn.co/image/9dde6301144bfbfd9c33e8ae60462140c9bf1e90)
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Mothballs on July 15, 2019, 11:16:12 AM
Dodged millions of punches...couldn’t dodge a car.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: beakdoctor on July 15, 2019, 11:53:53 AM
Quote from: Darren Avey on July 15, 2019, 06:42:44 AM
One of the best pure boxers of all time.  Would have boxed Mayweather s head off

For once I am in total agreement with you.

RIP sweetpea. Truly great fighter.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Matt on July 15, 2019, 01:06:03 PM
It was great when he beat R. Mayweather in Norfolk, Virginia on March 28th, 1987 by unanimous decision.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: wes on July 15, 2019, 01:10:10 PM
RIP
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Redux on July 15, 2019, 04:43:33 PM
A fantastic skilled boxer.
Got robbed big time when he fought and clearly beat De La Hoya. 
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: wes on July 15, 2019, 07:03:00 PM
Quote from: Redux on July 15, 2019, 04:43:33 PM
A fantastic skilled boxer.
Got robbed big time when he fought and clearly beat De La Hoya. 
Also robbed when he fought Julio Caesar Chavez.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Matt on July 15, 2019, 07:26:29 PM
Quote from: wes on July 15, 2019, 07:03:00 PM
Also robbed when he fought Julio Caesar Chavez.

He did beat D. Avery though.
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: wes on July 15, 2019, 08:16:05 PM
Quote from: Matt on July 15, 2019, 07:26:29 PM
He did beat D. Avery though.
Ended his career!
Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Kwon on July 17, 2019, 06:01:09 AM
Looking forward to Bobby Knuckles Whittaker fighting Izzy!

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Title: Re: RIP Pernell Whittaker
Post by: Darren Avey on July 18, 2019, 04:51:39 AM
Quote from: Matt on July 15, 2019, 07:26:29 PM
He did beat D. Avery though.

He was lucky I wasn't in the zone that day.