Was Pernell Whitaker really that good?

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  1. sosolid4u09

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    abso-****ing-lutely.

    Ive seen soo many of his fights and he was a dream to watch.

    his natural reflexes were from a different planet. his eye for the counters and his ability to see 5/6 punches ahead was what separated him from any other fighter p4p in the world at the time
     
  2. boxingfanneato

    boxingfanneato what would MORALES do! Full Member

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    winky and.fliyd are right behind him in terms of frustrating opponennts. floyds the better puncher an i think he is just as fast but pea is harder too hit. idk good flght. pea ud?? hmmm probably
     
  3. silenc

    silenc dropout bear Full Member

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    I totally agree with this.
     
  4. Popshots

    Popshots Active Member Full Member

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    Fair enough comment considering you "don't really like the guy"...No as for respect for what the fans want. Meaning a PAC showdown you have to blame Arum for that. Assuming that is what you are talking about? Arums wants Marquez again for Pete's sake. Thanks I'll have to check ouf Mcgirt vs sweetpea.
     
  5. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Yes, im wondering if you will form your opinion on pea based on hearsay after the responses to your op?
     
  6. LancsTerrible

    LancsTerrible Different Forms of Game. Full Member

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    Check both of them out. In order.
     
  7. Popshots

    Popshots Active Member Full Member

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    With the exception of the super six, not much is happening in boxing so I really gotta check out Whitaker from what I'm hearing he is AWEEEESOME! Just gotta find the time, personal life is busy.
     
  8. avenel

    avenel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yea he was that good and then some
     
  9. Threetime no1

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    Yes he was outstanding.

    One of the best i've seen in my lifetime.
     
  10. pahapoisu

    pahapoisu Superman! Full Member

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    Whitaker would edge Floyd in a though fight.
    He would school Pacquiao.
    Beat Marquez.
    And annihilate everyone else.
     
  11. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :roflHe holds punch-stat records you dolt. And one-handed? Either A) You've never seen him fight, or B) You're a butt-hurt Mexican.
     
  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Free Smurk

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    One of the best boxers to ever lace them up. I beauty to watch in the ring and a stylistic terror to face.
     
  13. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    Beast. Along with everything else mentioned he was a fantastic body puncher which is a weapon in his arsenal that often gets overlooked because he just so damn good at everything else
     
  14. illwill007

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    Im not sure who wins really, but I am sure that Mayweather vs Sweet Pea would be an extremely boring fight.
     
  15. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Whitaker at his best, making a fine fighter in Greg Haugen look like an amateur. The previous clip posted was against a Castillo level fighter in Jose Luis Ramirez (although admittedly Ramirez was past his prime).

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