The driver remained on the scene after the accident and police are investigating the incident. Featherstone Rovers and England international forward Natalie Harrowell died, aged 29, on Tuesday 10 December 2019. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive boxers of all-time. Throughout his professional career, which ran from 1984 to 2001, Whitaker clinched titles at lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight. Whitaker married Rovanda Anthony in 1985 but the couple later divorced, The Mirror reported. The incident, which took place at 10.04pm, remains under investigation by Virginia Beach Police Department. Damit Verizon Media und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten können, wählen Sie bitte 'Ich stimme zu.' Australian jockey died after falling from a horse during trackword at Cranbourne Racecourse. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? After this report was made, police confirmed the victim was boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. Speaking outside a courthouse after a ruling to evict his mother, Whitaker told WVEC that it was a “beautiful moment.”. Whitaker rose in weight, winning four different WBC weight classes, including Lightweight, Light welterweight, Welterweight and Light middleweight. In 2002, Ring Magazine named him the No. 10 greatest boxer of the last 80 years. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Pernell Whitaker, the former four-weight world champion, has died after being struck by a … aus oder wählen Sie 'Einstellungen verwalten', um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und eine Auswahl zu treffen. His most memorable bouts came against the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Greg Haugen, Jose Luis Ramirez, and Julio Casar Chavez. After this report was made, police confirmed the victim was boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker.2019-07-15T10:05:29.000Z. (@frankbrunoboxer) July 15, 2019, “The best lightweight I ever saw passed away today,” wrote ESPN’s Max Kellerman. But he was a cool guy.”. Powered by. Whitaker also enjoyed Olympic success as an amateur. #sweetpea pic.twitter.com/SKHDkJRKTn, — Frank Bruno MBE ?? Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Daten über Ihr Gerät und Ihre Internetverbindung, darunter Ihre IP-Adresse, Such- und Browsingaktivität bei Ihrer Nutzung der Websites und Apps von Verizon Media. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Yes, that includes Roberto Duran, Floyd Mayweather, Ike Williams, and anyone else you want to mention. Motorcycle rider died after a crash during the RST Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT. His son Pernell Jr. died in 2015 at age 31 after a battle with cancer. (20 July 1991 - 3 June 2019), American motorcyle rider Carlin Dunne was killed in an accident during the Pikes Peak event. Czech Republic international Josef Sural was killed in a minibus crash in Turkey while returning from Alanyaspor's match against Kayserispor with his teammates (30 May 1990 - 28 April 2019), Former Celtic and Scotland footballer, who was part of the famous 'Lisbon Lions' European Cup-winning side. Whitaker is survived by his five children, according to TMZ Sports. Dazu gehört der Widerspruch gegen die Verarbeitung Ihrer Daten durch Partner für deren berechtigte Interessen. Für nähere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklärung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. In 2005, Whitaker became a boxing trainer, training the likes of Calvin Brock and Joel Julio, and Zab Judah, according to Eurosport. The Ring ranked him the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world from 1993 to 1997. He was ranked the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world by Ring Magazine from 1993 to 1997. “May he rest in peace. Boxer Patrick Day suffered a fatal brain trauma in his defeat against Charles Conwell and died four days later (9 August 1992 - 16 October 2019). RIP Champ, deepest sympathies to his family.”, Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Rest in eternal peace Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker – IMO the greatest defensive fighter of all time.”, ESPN broadcaster and former HBO Boxing commentator Max Kellerman said: “The best lightweight I ever saw passed away today. Wir und unsere Partner nutzen Cookies und ähnliche Technik, um Daten auf Ihrem Gerät zu speichern und/oder darauf zuzugreifen, für folgende Zwecke: um personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr über die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie für die Entwicklung von Produkten. Former Celtic, Sunderland and Motherwell football among other clubs. (13 June 1991 - 1 July 2019), Former four-weight world champion and Hall of Fame boxer (2 January 1964 - 15 July 2019), Former Leicester Tigers and Bath rugby player (18 September 1976 - 14 August 2019), Batley Bulldogs rugby league player found dead in his hotel room in Toulouse a day after making his club debut (Died 18 August 2019). Six years after winning Olympic gold, Whitaker won his first world title in the lightweight division. Yes, that includes Roberto Duran, Floyd Mayweather, Ike Williams, and anyone else you want to mention. Whitaker spent much of his post-retirement helping to inspire local boxers in Virginia, WTKR reported, and helped promote bouts.

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