NORFOLK, Va. – Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was only 20 years old when he secured his first and only gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games. Even more impressive than that, the Norfolk native had never ...

Jose "OnFire" Aguirre speaks with former champion and pound for pound fighter, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. Whitaker talks about some of the greatest fights of his career, his feelings on a comeback, ...

Former 2 division world champ Buddy McGirt talks Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor, and training Art. please SUPPORT!!! SUBSCRIBE, share & like Please check out our Facebook page and hit the like ...

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 ...

The Olympics begin this week in Paris, with the opening ceremonies being held Friday. Until then, we look back at some athletes from Hampton Roads who won gold on the world’s biggest stage. Pernell ...

Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker displayed the sweet science in its purest form to pick apart the most talented fighters. The boxing community owes it to the memory of this pugilistic great to forever ...

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 ...