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Pernell Whitaker

United States · 1964–2019

#32 of the greatest boxers of all time, ranked by everyone.

#24 of the 59 boxers from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

29. Canelo Álvarez Mexico · 1990–
30. Jake LaMotta United States · 1922–2017
31. Thomas Hearns United States · 1958–
32. Pernell Whitaker United States · 1964–2019
33. Michael Spinks United States · 1956–
34. Sonny Liston United States · 1932–1970
35. Alexis Argüello Nicaragua · 1952–2009

Face-offs

• Thomas Hearns vs Pernell Whitaker 50% – 50%
• Pernell Whitaker vs Michael Spinks 50% – 50%
• Jake LaMotta vs Pernell Whitaker 50% – 50%
• Pernell Whitaker vs Sonny Liston 51% – 49%
• Canelo Álvarez vs Pernell Whitaker 51% – 49%