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Legend of boxing Pernell Whitaker was killed Sunday night after being hit by a car in Virginia Beach, TMZ Sports has learned. He was only 55 years old.
We were told that officials received a call around 10:04 pm in response to an accident at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road.
When the cops arrived, they found the man who had been hit by a vehicle in very bad condition – and our sources told us that it was Pernell Whitaker.
Unfortunately, Whitaker succumbed to his injuries and died.
The cops are investigating. It is unclear whether the driver of the car was stopped, but he remained on the scene to talk to the police. This is not a delicate situation.
By the way, we were told that the place where Pernell had been touched was NOT a popular nightlife area – in other words, it's not like it was. he had gone to party.
Whitaker (from Virginia) was a BEAST in the ring … winning world titles under 4 different weights: lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight and light middleweight.
Sweet Pea was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and is considered by many to be one of the greatest fighters of all time.
He fought everyone from Oscar De La Hoya at Julio Cesar Chavez – and even though he lost to Oscar and Julio was a draw … a lot of people think he was defeated in both decisions because he clearly won the fight.
His professional career began in 1984 and lasted until 2001, with an incredible record of 40-4-1, including 17 knockouts.
He also won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in L.A.
From 1993 to 1997, he was considered the best pound-a-pound fighter in the world. Ring Magazine named it "Fight of the Year" in 1989.
Whitaker is survived by his 5 children. TEAR
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