Pernell Whitaker, one of the greatest fighters of all-time was killed after being hit by a car last night in his hometown of Virginia Beach. Whitaker was a 1984 Gold Medalist and 4-Division Champion. He was only 55 years old.
OVERNIGHT: A man died after he was hit by a car on Northampton Blvd. in #VirginiaBeach.
A woman who saw the accident scene says “That was someone’s brother, child, or father.” pic.twitter.com/eS36JqrXjO
— Kiahnna Patterson (@KPattersonWAVY) July 15, 2019
JUST IN: Police ID Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, 55- year- old as the victim in the accident last night.
Whitaker is a boxing legend and #Olympic Gold Medalist from #Norfolk.
— Kiahnna Patterson (@KPattersonWAVY) July 15, 2019
Only boxer in history to win a round without throwing a punch. One of the BEST BOXERS IN HISTORY. Really sad to think this is the way he passes.
