Virginia Beach honors boxing legend Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker with three-day celebration

The gloves are gone, but the mark he left still hits home as Whitaker Weekend kicks off with a Thursday night gala.

Three-day celebration recognizes boxing icon and Norfolk native Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker

Organizers like Virginia Beach councilman Cash Green say they want to make sure Sweet Pea’s legacy isn’t forgotten.
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Local boxing legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker dies in Virginia Beach accident

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police have identified the man hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night as local boxing legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. Virginia Beach Police were ...
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Pernell Whitaker, former champion boxer, dies after being hit by car in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia -- Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in ...
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Retired champion boxer 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed crossing Virginia Beach street

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WJLA) — Olympic boxing gold medalist and Hall of Famer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker died after he was hit by a car in Virginia Beach over the weekend. Whitaker, 55, died from his ...

Ali to Sweet Pea: Best ever fighters

I have been thinking about those fighters who I consider the greatest of all-time. In the past I have written about my all time pound-for-pound list, but this is different. Here I will write about ...