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Pernell Whitaker Record

Pernell Whitaker

Pernell Whitaker (Sweet Pea) was an American professional boxer. He was a four-weightclass world champion with 7 world-title wins. In a career spanning 16 years, 5 months, and 12 days, Whitaker amassed a record of 40-4-1, which includes 17 wins via KO, 4 of which were in world-title fights. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 2007.

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LEGEND

Boxing Career

Pernell Whitaker was born in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. on January 2, 1964. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 years on November 15, 1984 against Farrain Comeaux. Whitaker defeated Comeaux via 2nd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.

Whitaker got his first shot at a world title at the age of 24 after 15 professional fights. On March 12, 1988 Whitaker challenged Jose Luis Ramírez' WBC lightweight title but lost via 12-round split decision.

He became a world champion on February 18, 1989 at the age of 25 years, after by defeating Greg Haugen, the then-reining IBF lightweight champion, via 12-round unanimous decision. This was his 18th fight as a professional.

Whitaker then went on to successfully conquer the super-lightweight (IBF), welterweight (WBC), and super-welterweight (WBA) divisions as well to become a four-division world champion — and undisputed at lightweight.

Whitaker's last fight was a 4th-round TKO loss to Carlos Bojorquez at age 37, on April 27, 2001.

Some of Pernell Whitaker's best fights were against Julio César Chávez (HOFer), Azumah Nelson (HOFer), Juan Nazario, Buddy McGirt (HOFer), Greg Haugen, Roger Mayweather, and Jose Luis Ramirez. For a complete list of Whitaker's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Pernell Whitaker".

Whitaker has 4 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Pernell Whitaker Losses".

Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Res Via
46
Apr 27, 2001 37 generic fighter pic Carlos Bojorquez
loss
TKO
4
45
Feb 20, 1999 35 Félix Trinidad Félix Trinidad 26 33-0
loss
UD
12
44
Oct 17, 1997 33 generic fighter pic Andrey Pestryayev
nc
NA
43
Apr 12, 1997 33 Oscar De La Hoya Oscar De La Hoya 24 23-0
loss
UD
12
42
Jan 24, 1997 33 generic fighter pic Diosbelys Hurtado
win
TKO
11
41
Sep 20, 1996 32 Wilfredo Rivera Wilfredo Rivera 27 23-1-1
win
UD
12
40
Apr 12, 1996 32 Wilfredo Rivera Wilfredo Rivera 26 23-0-1
win
SD
12
39
Nov 18, 1995 31 generic fighter pic Jake Rodríguez
win
KO
6
38
Aug 26, 1995 31 generic fighter pic Gary Jacobs
win
UD
12
37
Mar 04, 1995 31 generic fighter pic Julio César Vásquez
win
UD
12
36
Oct 01, 1994 30 Buddy McGirt Buddy McGirt 30 64-3-1
win
UD
12
35
Apr 09, 1994 30 generic fighter pic Santos Cardona
win
UD
12
34
Sep 10, 1993 29 Julio César Chávez Julio César Chávez 31 87-0
draw
MD
12
33
Mar 06, 1993 29 Buddy McGirt Buddy McGirt 29 59-2-1
win
UD
12
32
Dec 01, 1992 28 generic fighter pic Ben Baez
win
KO
1
31
Jul 18, 1992 28 generic fighter pic Rafael Pineda
win
UD
12
30
May 22, 1992 28 generic fighter pic Jerry Smith
win
KO
1
29
Jan 18, 1992 28 generic fighter pic Harold Brazier
win
UD
10
28
Oct 05, 1991 27 Jorge Páez Jorge Páez 25 38-3-4
win
UD
12
27
Jul 27, 1991 27 generic fighter pic Poli Díaz
win
UD
12
26
Feb 23, 1991 27 generic fighter pic Anthony Jones
win
UD
12
25
Nov 22, 1990 26 generic fighter pic Benjie Marquez
win
UD
10
24
Aug 11, 1990 26 Juan Nazario Juan Nazario 26 22-2
win
KO
1
23
May 19, 1990 26 Azumah Nelson Azumah Nelson 31 31-1
win
UD
12
22
Feb 03, 1990 26 generic fighter pic Freddie Pendleton
win
UD
12
21
Dec 11, 1989 25 generic fighter pic Martin Galvan
win
TKO
3
20
Aug 20, 1989 25 José Luis Ramírez José Luis Ramírez 30 102-7
win
UD
12
19
Apr 30, 1989 25 generic fighter pic Louie Lomeli
win
TKO
3
18
Feb 18, 1989 25 Greg Haugen Greg Haugen 28 23-1
win
UD
12
17
Nov 02, 1988 24 generic fighter pic Antonio Carter
win
TKO
4
16
Mar 12, 1988 24 Jose Luis Ramírez Jose Luis Ramírez 29 100-6
loss
SD
12
15
Dec 19, 1987 23 generic fighter pic Davey Montana
win
TKO
4
14
Jul 25, 1987 23 generic fighter pic Miguel Santana
win
TKO
6
13
Jun 28, 1987 23 generic fighter pic Jim Flores
win
TKO
1
12
Mar 28, 1987 23 Roger Mayweather Roger Mayweather 25 26-4
win
UD
12
11
Dec 20, 1986 22 generic fighter pic Alfredo Layne
win
UD
10
10
Oct 09, 1986 22 generic fighter pic Rafael Gandarilla
win
UD
10
9
Aug 16, 1986 22 generic fighter pic Rafael Williams
win
UD
10
8
Mar 09, 1986 22 generic fighter pic John Montes
win
UD
10
7
Nov 12, 1985 21 generic fighter pic Jesus De la Cruz
win
TKO
1
6
Aug 29, 1985 21 generic fighter pic Teddy Hatfield
win
KO
3
5
Jul 20, 1985 21 generic fighter pic John Senegal
win
TKO
2
4
Apr 20, 1985 21 generic fighter pic Nick Parker
win
UD
6
3
Mar 13, 1985 21 generic fighter pic Mike Golden
win
TKO
4
2
Jan 20, 1985 21 generic fighter pic Danny Avery
win
TKO
4
1
Nov 15, 1984 20 generic fighter pic Farrain Comeaux
win
TKO
2

Championships

Pernell Whitaker won 7 world championships in 6 world-title fights across 4 weight classes: lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight, and super-welterweight.

# Date Opponent Weight Class Won Method Round
1
 Mar 04, 1995 Julio César Vásquez Super-welterweight WBA UD 12
2
 Mar 06, 1993 Buddy McGirt Welterweight WBC UD 12
3
 Jul 18, 1992 Rafael Pineda Super-lightweight IBF UD 12
4
 Aug 11, 1990 Juan Nazario Lightweight WBA KO 1
5
 Aug 20, 1989 José Luis Ramírez Lightweight WBC, The Ring UD 12
6
 Feb 18, 1989 Greg Haugen Lightweight IBF UD 12

Whitaker successfully defended his world titles 16 times across 2 weight classes: lightweight and welterweight.

# Date Opponent Weight Class Defended Method Round
1
 Jan 24, 1997 Diosbelys Hurtado Welterweight WBC TKO 11
2
 Sep 20, 1996 Wilfredo Rivera Welterweight WBC UD 12
3
 Apr 12, 1996 Wilfredo Rivera Welterweight WBC SD 12
4
 Nov 18, 1995 Jake Rodríguez Welterweight WBC KO 6
5
 Aug 26, 1995 Gary Jacobs Welterweight WBC UD 12
6
 Oct 01, 1994 Buddy McGirt Welterweight WBC UD 12
7
 Apr 09, 1994 Santos Cardona Welterweight WBC UD 12
8
 Sep 10, 1993 Julio César Chávez Welterweight WBC MD 12
9
 Oct 05, 1991 Jorge Páez Lightweight WBA, WBC, IBF UD 12
10
 Jul 27, 1991 Poli Díaz Lightweight WBA, WBC, IBF UD 12
11
 Feb 23, 1991 Anthony Jones Lightweight WBA, WBC, IBF UD 12
12
 Aug 11, 1990 Juan Nazario Lightweight WBC, IBF KO 1
13
 May 19, 1990 Azumah Nelson Lightweight WBC, IBF UD 12
14
 Feb 03, 1990 Freddie Pendleton Lightweight WBC, IBF UD 12
15
 Aug 20, 1989 José Luis Ramírez Lightweight IBF UD 12
16
 Apr 30, 1989 Louie Lomeli Lightweight IBF TKO 3

Whitaker has lost 1 world championship in 1 title-defense fight.

# Date Opponent Weight Class Lost Method Round
1
 Apr 12, 1997 Oscar De La Hoya Welterweight WBC UD 12

Whitaker unsuccessfully fought for 2 world championships in 2 world-title fights across 2 weight classes: lightweight and welterweight.

# Date Opponent Weight Class For Method Round
1
 Feb 20, 1999 Félix Trinidad Welterweight IBF UD 12
2
 Mar 12, 1988 Jose Luis Ramírez Lightweight WBC SD 12
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