Pernell Whitaker Explains Why He Is P4P The Best

Damn this dude was special. Easily one of the best boxers I've seen. I'd put him up there with the best of them.

especially when cutting weight. I read about how Terry Norris would spar 4 to 5 days a week year round. Fighters should be banned from sparring that much its bad for the brain, the head gear only protects from cuts and bruises it doesn't protect from brain trauma its been proven. yes. I believe Ali did that as well. I used to slur after sparring in the Tampa heat. didn't notice it until people told me. I'd be fine a day later though. And I wasn't even a pro/amatuer, just a gym rat who sparred with everyone, including pro fighters. Fast feet and hands, great defense, and a southpaw to boot. Those did combine to make him hard to beat. I always wondered ... Whitaker vs PBF @ lightweight. Who'd take the lead?

Fast feet and hands, great defense, and a southpaw to boot. Those did combine to make him hard to beat.

very true. especially when cutting weight. I read about how Terry Norris would spar 4 to 5 days a week year round. Fighters should be banned from sparring that much its bad for the brain, the head gear only protects from cuts and bruises it doesn't protect from brain trauma its been proven.

For a guy who rarely got hit in fights, dude sounds punchy and slurs a lot. maybe he had a lot of gym wars similar to James Toney who also rarely got hit in fights, but slurs bad. Sparring on a daily basis causes slurred speech. Only spar when you have a fight coming up and than rest the entire time. Brandon Rios is another guy who spars when he has no fights lined up and is slurring already. very true.

For a guy who rarely got hit in fights, dude sounds punchy and slurs a lot. maybe he had a lot of gym wars similar to James Toney who also rarely got hit in fights, but slurs bad. Sparring on a daily basis causes slurred speech. Only spar when you have a fight coming up and than rest the entire time. Brandon Rios is another guy who spars when he has no fights lined up and is slurring already.

Definitely top 10. Definitely 20 spots ahead Of quack quack