Chachie Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019  My day is shot to ****  My favorite boxer ever, one of the main reasons i fell in love with the fight game 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo the kKklown Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 He was hit by a car  RIP to the legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 One of the best to ever do it! R.I.P. Champ!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 RIP Sweet Pea. Â You were literally untouchable in your prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 (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, 2019 by StillUnknown 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Any word on how it happened? Was it a drunk driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Well that is a ****ty way to start my day. Sweet Pea was a bad man. Damn.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 RIP Sweat Pea. Â Pac v. Thurman predictions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Run-Time by TKO in 10 or 11. Manny will run into a big punch that hurts him badly. Then Thurman will swarm him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Good stoppage by the ref! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, Malapropismic Depository said: Â Â 95% certain they pulled that man off the casino floor 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksun247 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (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, 2019 by StillUnknown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Lopez won that fight, but them scores were far too wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Actually kinda stoked for this fight tonight.  It’s a compelling matchup, really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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