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Oscar De La Hoya vs Pernell Whitaker: Reliving Controversial Clash

On April 12, 1997, Oscar De La Hoya vs Pernell Whitaker clashed for the WBC welterweight title held by “Sweet Pea:”The bout took place at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. The main event was billed ...
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De La Hoya-Pacquiao: Manny To Study Pernell Whitaker

Team Pacquiao has asked for video of lefthanders -- including Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker - who took on Oscar De La Hoya - to review before training camp begins. "It's pretty obvious that being ...
Boxing Scene

De La Hoya: It Was an Honor To Share The Ring With Whitaker

Golden Boy is saddened by the death of one the greatest fighters to ever lace a pair of gloves, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. The legendary boxer passed away late Sunday night at the age of 55. The ...
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There Is Only One Fighter Who Oscar De La Hoya Says Would Beat Him In His Prime

De La Hoya claimed a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and then began what turned out to be an extremely ...
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Terence Crawford Chasing Greatness Like Oscar De La Hoya

This Saturday in Las Vegas, alas no longer the singular mecca of boxing that once it was, Terence Crawford reaches the final scenes of his decorated career on the grandest stage of all. A 17-year ...