I've only seen a couple of Pernell's fights and I was wondering if PBF is anywhere near as good a defensive fighter as Sweet Pea? I hear people talking about Sweet Pea all the time and was just wondering.
Floyd is very good, but in his prime Whitiker was an all time great. The guy would go years without losing a round because his defense and counter punching was so great.
Whitaker in his prime, around 1989, was so good that he could freeze you with feints and footwork, he was incredible. His southpaw jab was tricky as hell, and his head movement would make Mayweather look like David Tua. While Mayweather has the heavier hands, I think Whitaker is heads and feet above Floyd Jr. SO FAR.