Pernell Whitaker, Hall of Fame Bound For 07

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

It was reported in the ******ian-Pilot, the former multi-division champion, and Olympic gold medalist, Pernell Whitaker, has been chosen as one of the fighters to enter the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007. Whitaker was at one time considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. [details]

[Abe Attell]

I can't believe they make a fighter like him wait.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

A fight has to be retired for at least 5-years in order to be inducted. They want to avoid sending a fighter to the HOF, and he returns to active fighting. Tommy Hearns was about to be inducted some time ago, but every time he starts to gets a few years on the shelf, he returns for some bull**** comeback fight and clock starts over.

[Abe Attell]

Yeah, I understand, same with other sports

[pr20]

Very dereving fighter of all his praise. Oneof the best fighters I have ever scene. saw him lose at 147 to a uge tito when he was past his prime. however he was giving it to tito before he got caught with was appeared to be a flash knockdown. I also saw him get robbed against oscar and chavez. true master of the sport

[K-DOGG]

I can think of few modern boxers who deserve this recognition more, maybe none. Whitaker was the fistic reincarnation of the Will of the Wisp and in his prime, would have given any lightweight who ever lived a good tactical battle. He deserves modern recognition and deservest to be considered among the best of all time IMO.

[Piggu]

I wonder what year Hearns and Holyfield will be inducted........

[Chups]

Deserving.................

[the giant one]

VIVA SWEET PEA!!

[Jcsuper]

He deserves that

He's really one of the best fighter I've ever seen.

I think he get robbed against Chavez and Oscar, but that's another story...

Congratulations Sweet Pea