Pernell Whitaker-routes to the body

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  1. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just came across these awesome clips of Sweat Pea and his underrated body punching and felt like it was worth sharing. Folks usually focus on his defense but the man was truly one of the best body punchers ever! Props to haNZAgod for putting this great video together!

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    AwardedSteak863, Jun 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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  2. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A great body puncher Whitaker was, which tends to be overlooked for some reason but he was definitely a mean puncher downstairs even if he didn't normally stop his opponents with a series of body punches like Chavez or McCallum. His physical strength and inside fighting skills were also Whitaker's underrated attributes.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 24, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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    Whitaker's stoppage of Jake Rodriguez is Whitaker's best showcase of his lethal body punching.

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    Flo_Raiden, Jun 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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  4. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Pea scored quite a few knockdowns from bodypunches. Especially for not being a slugger.
     
    ETM, Jun 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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  5. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was nasty going down stairs and hurt many boxers he fought doing that and would discourage them from coming inside.
     
    Cobra33, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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