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 ...

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 ...

Boxer Pernell Whitaker was born in Norfolk. Also known as, “Sweet Pea,” Whitaker had a record of 40 wins, four losses and a draw in his boxing career. His most notable accomplishments included winning ...

Late boxing legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker continues to be honored, especially in Norfolk. On Saturday, July 26, the first Sweet Pea Mid-Atlantic Classic boxing card will be held at the Salvation ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Powerhouse Boxing & Kickboxing will host the first Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker Mid-Atlantic Classic July 26 at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Norfolk. The new ...

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker passed away on July 14, 2019. Exactly six years later, Norfolk is honoring his legacy thanks to the efforts of a family member. Vanisha Whitaker says ...