Pernell Whitaker

Title: Former Professional Boxer and Olympic Gold Medalist
Birth Date: January 2, 1964
Birth Place: Norfolk, VA
Price range: Contact PAC
Categories: Boxing, Sports
Available for: Appearances, Endorsements, Speaking Engagements

To become an elite boxer, you need not only fighting skills, but also a personality and style that will set you apart from the crowd. Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker had all that, and it helped him through an amazing amateur and professional career. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Whitaker first appeared on the national scene when he captured a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Of his 214 amateur fights, he won 201 of them. Whitaker enjoyed similar success as a pro and won a total of 40 fights and several titles. Known as the best “pound for pound” fighter for many years, Whitaker took on all challengers, including Oscar De La Hoya, Felix Trinidad and Julio Cesar Chavez. Like many retired boxers, Whitaker has taken on a new career as a trainer and has some promising young fighters under his tutelage like Dorin Spivey and Joel Julio.

Contact TSE today if you are interested in a Pernell Whitaker speaker appearance or Pernell Whitaker endorsement. We will go into the ring for you to handle the Pernell Whitaker appearance fee negotiations and try to secure the lowest possible fee.

Pernell Whitaker Speaker

One of the most requested Pernell Whitaker speaker topics is undoubtedly his fight against Julio Cesar Chavez, which ended in a draw despite a general consensus by fans and the boxing media that Whitaker should have been declared the winner.

Pernell Whitaker Appearance

Although we may never see another Pernell Whitaker appearance in the boxing ring, “Sweet Pea” has already enjoyed success as a trainer and figures to be an icon in the boxing world for many years to come.

Pernell Whitaker Endorsement

Because of his winning smile, big personality and successful boxing career, a Pernell Whitaker endorsement is sure to be a hit.