Chachie Posted July 15 https://www.tmz.com/2019/07/15/pernell-whitaker-dead-at-55/?fbclid=IwAR3Sh_AL63Ef6GYtugBdnhMLd1yNDmzCahFlsn9crIJFBkjmS0LvZTgvCI0&fbclid=IwAR0ZqYCkkVH9AeWLgaDMNr02BmkbSdljsx2V2UxwBoXbT_B6RaA6RcGr7B8&fbclid=IwAR3KQ-D0j5abZpIdGMo5ClmSE9OL9MwMOgWqgbmWMK0n43YSr7qOnw9znqs&fbclid=IwAR2_-Dj0KvWk-3u0D-9F2PXT2oirHEmVvL7yAORB2hd6kss01C4_y1HCcxc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 15  My day is shot to ****  My favorite boxer ever, one of the main reasons i fell in love with the fight game 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenningRoadSkin Posted July 15 He was hit by a car  RIP to the legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Sinister Posted July 15 Jesus H. Always said if I had a son, thats what I would name him, wanting him to go through life the way that man boxed.  I don't believe it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksun247 Posted July 15 One of the best to ever do it! R.I.P. Champ!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemcqueen1 Posted July 15 Oh no. Damn that is terrible news. RIP Sweet Pea.  The roads in this area are death traps. This is a sad day. We lost Norfolk's greatest athlete and champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Evil Genius Posted July 15 Heartbreaking. I used to sell him (and his posse) Polo merch at Lynnhaven Mall back in the day (think 1992-1993). He was always extra nice to the employees and always dropped at least 10-15 bills each trip.  Probably the greatest defensive and untouchable fighter of my generation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TryTheBeal! Posted July 15 RIP Sweet Pea. Â You were literally untouchable in your prime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 16 (edited)  far as i'm concerned, only 2 of his 4 losses are legit  my man was making DLH look foolish, despite being on cocaine around those times.  defense is so underappreciated in boxing. its the truest essence of the sport, hit and don't get hit     3:03 mark: Even well past his prime against a young Tito Trinidad, his reflexes and defensive instincts were amazing to watch Edited July 16 by StillUnknown 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Sinister Posted July 17 Any word on how it happened? Was it a drunk driver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 17 55 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: Any word on how it happened? Was it a drunk driver? Â Police are saying just a horrible accident. No signs of alcohol, drugs, or speed apparently. Driver was cooperative and not arrested 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemcqueen1 Posted July 17 Hampton Roads traffic is reminiscent of traffic in the developing world. Collisions happen constantly, and collisions with pedestrians happen with some frequency here. It's certainly possible that the accident was caused by Whitaker. Pedestrians walk out into the middle of heavily trafficked roads in front of green lights and in the middle of open stretches of fast moving vehicle traffic all of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosher Ham Posted July 17 Well that is a ****ty way to start my day. Sweet Pea was a bad man. Damn.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike Posted July 17 RIP Sweat Pea. Â Pac v. Thurman predictions anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Sinister Posted July 17 23 minutes ago, NoCalMike said: Pac v. Thurman predictions anyone? Â I got One Time by UD. I don't Pac will get knocked out, but I think it will be a tough night for him. I think his experience will keep him from hitting the canvas though. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 17 I wasnt impressed with thurman's last fight, with the caveat that he was knocking off some rust. I'm still picking him, but it wouldnt shock me Pac beat him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksun247 Posted July 17 Run-Time by TKO in 10 or 11. Manny will run into a big punch that hurts him badly. Then Thurman will swarm him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksun247 Posted July 20 Good stoppage by the ref! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 20 17 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Â Â 95% certain they pulled that man off the casino floor 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hersh Posted July 20 47 minutes ago, StillUnknown said:  95% certain they pulled that man off the casino floor  I was the assistant wrestling coach at the time when he was a wrestling at Wake Forest-Rolesville in NC. He made the state tournament one or two years at maybe 189. I can't remember cause it was a good 11-12 years ago, but I wrestled him a bunch of times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksun247 Posted July 20 Really wanted to see Lipinets vs Molina Jr. Molina pulled out with back injury. There is a late minute sub for Molina. Ugas vs Figueroa is gonna be good. And so will Lee vs Plant. Good overall card top to bottom.  Lipinets by KO Ugas by UD Plant by KO Thurman by KO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 20 (edited) top rank card on espn+ took a bit of a dark turn. Maxim Dadashev in the co-main took a beating before Buddy McGirt correctly stopped the fight, despite his fighter saying he wanted to continue. He couldn't walk on his own out of the ring and lost consciousness on the way to the hospital  last update did not sound good at all. waiting to get in contact with his wife in russia so they can start surgery to relieve pressure on his brain Edited July 20 by StillUnknown 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillUnknown Posted July 20 Lopez won that fight, but them scores were far too wide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TryTheBeal! Posted July 20 Actually kinda stoked for this fight tonight.  It’s a compelling matchup, really. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
