Pernell Whitaker losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Pernell Whitaker compiled a 40-4-1 (17) record, including 25 title fights across four weight classes. He had four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Pernell Whitaker loses to Carlos Bojorquez via KO
On April 27, 2001 Pernell Whitaker faced Carlos Bojorquez. Whitaker was 37 years old with a record of 40-3-1, and Bojorquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitaker was coming off a loss. Bojorquez stopped Whitaker via TKO in the 4th round.
3. Pernell Whitaker loses to Félix Trinidad via unanimous decision
On February 20, 1999 Pernell Whitaker fought Félix Trinidad for the IBF welterweight title. Whitaker was 35 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Trinidad was 26 with a record of 33-0. Trinidad was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Whitaker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Trinidad.
2. Pernell Whitaker loses to Oscar De La Hoya via unanimous decision
On April 12, 1997 Pernell Whitaker defended his WBC welterweight title against Oscar De La Hoya. Whitaker was 33 years old with a record of 40-1-1, and Hoya was 24 with a record of 23-0. Whitaker was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Whitaker lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hoya.
1. Pernell Whitaker loses to Jose Luis Ramirez via split decision
On March 12, 1988 Pernell Whitaker fought Jose Luis Ramirez for the WBC lightweight title. Whitaker was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Ramirez was 29 with a record of 100-6. Whitaker was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Ramirez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Whitaker lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ramirez.