Would you consider Whitaker as a defense-first type of fighter or an offensive fighter with great defense?
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Pernell Whitaker: Defensive fighter or Offensive fighter with great defense?
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Originally posted by Flo_Raiden View PostWould you consider Whitaker as a defense-first type of fighter or an offensive fighter with great defense?
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I hate the term defensive fighter because let's be real, although defense is one of the four criteria for scoring, you got to land punches to win fights (although some will tell you Pernell could win a fight without throwing a punch. lol)
If you watch some of Whitakers fights, yes he was difficult to touch, but he could also go toe to toe and trade in the pocket. A lot of his times, his ego would get the best of him and he would trade with his opponent when he shouldn't have. He took some shots against Roger Mayweather and Buddy McGirt in particular trying to go toe to toe and trade in the pocket.
But I would call Whitaker a well rounded fighter that can adjust on the run and beat you multiple ways. It's what makes him one of the greatest pound for pound fighters of all time and a member of the hall of fame.
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