Pernell Whitaker Death
Pernell passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 55 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. Pernell's cause of death was being hit by a vehicle.
When did Pernell Whitaker die?
July 14, 2019How did Pernell Whitaker die? What was the cause of death?
Being hit by a vehicleHow old was Pernell Whitaker when died?
55Where did Pernell Whitaker die? What was the location of death?
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Pernell Whitaker Birthday and Date of Death
Pernell Whitaker was born on January 2, 1964 and died on July 14, 2019. Pernell was 55 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 2, 1964
Date of Death: July 14, 2019
Age at Death: 55
Pernell Whitaker - Biography
Pernell Whitaker (born January 2, 1964) is an American former professional boxer and current boxing trainer. He won a silver medal as a lightweight at the 1982 Amateur World Championships, followed by gold at the 1983 Pan American Games and 1984 Olympics. In his professional career, Whitaker won world titles in four different weight divisions. During his career he fought a multitude of world champions such as Julio César Chávez, Oscar De La Hoya and Félix Trinidad. For his achievements, Whitaker was named the 1989 Fighter of the year by The Ring magazine.
As an amateur, Whitaker won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1982 World Championships, followed by gold at the 1983 Pan American Games and 1984 Olympics. After his retirement in 2001, Whitaker returned to the sport as a trainer. In 2002, The Ring ranked him tenth in their list of "The 100 Greatest Fighters of the Last 80 Years". In 2006, Whitaker was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, in his first year of eligibility.
Pernell married Rovanda Anthony on December 21, 1985 in the boxing ring at the Virginia Beach Pavilion Convention Center. The couple later divorced. They had four children together: Dominique, the late Pernell Jr., Dantavious, and Devon. Whitaker also had a daughter, Tiara, from a prior relationship.
Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, considered one of the greatest lightweight boxers of all time, died on July 14, 2019 after he was hit by a vehicle in Virginia, police said.
