Best of Pernell Whitaker: Top 10 Fights
Pernell Whitaker had 46 fights with 17 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Juan Nazario, Azumah Nelson, Oscar De La Hoya, Félix Trinidad, and José Luis Ramírez. The following are Whitaker's top 10 fights.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Juan Nazario
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Puerto Rican boxer Juan Nazario via 1st round KO. Whitaker was 26 years old with a record of 23-1 (13 KOs). Nazario was 26 years old with a record of 22-2 (16 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBC and IBF lightweight titles, and won the WBA lightweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Whitaker's fights.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Azumah Nelson
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Ghanaian boxer Azumah Nelson via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 26 years old with a record of 22-1 (12 KOs). Nelson was 31 years old with a record of 31-1 (23 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBC and IBF lightweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Whitaker's career.
Pernell Whitaker loses to Oscar De La Hoya
On Pernell Whitaker lost to Oscar De La Hoya via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 33 years old with a record of 40-2-1 (17 KOs). De La Hoya was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 23-0 (20 KOs). Whitaker lost his WBC welterweight title. Despite the loss, Whitaker put on a good fight.
Pernell Whitaker loses to Félix Trinidad
On Pernell Whitaker lost to Puerto Rican boxer Félix Trinidad via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 35 years old with a record of 40-3-1 (17 KOs). Trinidad was 26 years old with an undefeated record of 33-0 (29 KOs). Despite the loss, Whitaker put on a good fight.
Pernell Whitaker defeats José Luis Ramírez in their 2nd fight
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Mexican boxer José Luis Ramírez in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 25 years old with a record of 19-1 (11 KOs). Ramirez was 30 years old with a record of 102-7 (82 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his IBF lightweight title, and won the vacant WBC and Ring Magazine lightweight titles.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Jorge Páez
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Mexican boxer Jorge Páez via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 27 years old with a record of 27-1 (13 KOs). Páez was 25 years old with a record of 38-3-4 (27 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and IBF lightweight titles.
Pernell Whitaker draws with Julio César Chávez
Pernell Whitaker's fight with Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez on ended in a draw. Whitaker was 29 years old with a record of 32-1-1 (15 KOs). Chávez was 31 years old with an undefeated record of 87-0 (73 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Buddy McGirt
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Buddy McGirt via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 29 years old with a record of 32-1 (15 KOs). McGirt was 29 years old with a record of 59-2-1 (44 KOs). Whitaker won the WBC welterweight title.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Wilfredo Rivera in their 2nd fight
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Puerto Rican boxer Wilfredo Rivera in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 32 years old with a record of 39-1-1 (16 KOs). Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 23-1-1 (14 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.
Pernell Whitaker defeats Buddy McGirt in their 2nd fight
On Pernell Whitaker defeated Buddy McGirt in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Whitaker was 30 years old with a record of 34-1-1 (15 KOs). McGirt was 30 years old with a record of 64-3-1 (44 KOs). Whitaker successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.