Pernell Whitaker Ringside Special

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Addie, Apr 3, 2011.


  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Has anyone else seen this? I thought it was nice for ESPN to dedicate 90 minutes to one of the more under-appreciated talents of the 90s. Loved watching footage of his professional debut. I have no idea who he was fighting but Whitaker looked outstanding, on a different level to the prospects we have around today.

    If you haven't seen it, I can try and upload it.
     
  2. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Did I send you that doc?.....I'm not so sure if I gave it to you or somebody else.
     
  3. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    It was a pretty awesome episode wasn't it
    i love how in all the ringside episodes the quality is beautiful they even showed some of Pernell's amateur fights which i've never seen before
     
  4. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Indeed. I hope ESPN do more of these episodes with fighters from the 90s. They even got buddy McGirt in to talk about the great one. Nice touch.
     
  5. Swedish81

    Swedish81 Member Full Member

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    I've seen his pro-debut. If I remember correctly I noticed from watching his later fights that his style was almost fully developed at those early stages.
    He just fine-tuned it over the years.
    A very mature young fighter!
     
  6. thesham01

    thesham01 Undisputed Champion Full Member

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    If that is possible without too much hassle, that would be awesome.
     
  7. di tullio

    di tullio Guest

    I second this. I'd love to see it.