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BoxingPlayerLightweight / Welterweight
Pernell Whitaker
Sweet Pea (1989-1997) · 1989–1997
5'6"
147 lbs
1984-2001
Skill ScoreHow you win — in-game attributes
87/99
Generational
Whitaker's elite Defense (98) and elite Footwork (95) define this era.
Legacy ScoreCareer dominance — record, titles, defenses
71/99
Elite
Win Rate +23Win Volume +10KO Power +4Defenses (9) +14
Career Numbers
KO Victories
43% KO rate
17
KO Percentage
43%
Title Defenses
9
Losses
1 draw
4
Wins
17 by knockout
40
Verified Feb 2026 · boxrec.com
Season Stats · Sweet Pea (1989-1997)
KO PercentageCareer knockout percentage
43% KO rate
KO VictoriesCareer knockout victories
17
RecordCareer boxing record
40-4
Engine Attributes
Chin82
Combinations82
Defense98
Footwork95
Hand Speed90
Power68
Ring IQ95
Stamina85
Skill Score
Generational87/99
Legacy
Elite71/99
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