A hometown hero is back in the spotlight this weekend as the city kicks off “Whitaker Weekend,” a three-day celebration honoring boxing legend Pernell Whitaker. The event recognizes Whitaker’s legacy ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police have identified the man hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night as local boxing legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. Virginia Beach Police were ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Legendary professional boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker will be honored during a three-day event that kicks off Thursday and culminates Saturday with a young talent showcase.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WJLA) — Olympic boxing gold medalist and Hall of Famer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker died after he was hit by a car in Virginia Beach over the weekend. Whitaker, 55, died from his ...

Boxer Pernell Whitaker was born in Norfolk. Also known as, “Sweet Pea,” Whitaker had a record of 40 wins, four losses and a draw in his boxing career. His most notable accomplishments included winning ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The celebration will highlight his contributions in and out of the ring while fundraising for a youth organization named in his ...