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Wise: Pernell Whitaker is gone but not forgotten by those lucky enough to witness the majesty of 'Sweet Pea' | wusa9.com
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Former boxing champion Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed by driver in Virginia Beach – Hartford Courant
Boxing History - Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, four-division champion from Norfolk, Virginia. Whitaker was often called "Pete" in the gym and by friends. At an early amateur fight, fans chanting "Sweet Pete"
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Boxing champ 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed in Virginia Beach accident | Richmond Free Press | Serving the African American Community in Richmond, VA
![City of Norfolk, VA on X: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Norfolk native and boxing legend, Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker. The former Olympic and World Champion boxer City of Norfolk, VA on X: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Norfolk native and boxing legend, Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker. The former Olympic and World Champion boxer](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D_hp9z8WkAAdOYz.jpg)
City of Norfolk, VA on X: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Norfolk native and boxing legend, Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker. The former Olympic and World Champion boxer
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