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. (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 ...

NORFOLK — For Vanisha Whitaker, July 14 is usually a day of sadness. That was the day her uncle, Pernell “Sweetpea” Whitaker, died in 2019. Whitaker, a legendary world champion boxer, died after being ...

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 ...