Pernell Whitaker, also known as ‘Sweet Pea,’ was a famous retired professional boxer and trainer who had a net worth of $250,000 at the time of his passing. Despite earning millions during his successful boxing career, Whitaker faced significant financial difficulties later in life.
Key facts:
Pernell Whitaker won titles in four weight classes: lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, and middleweight.
He was the undisputed lightweight champion and held lineal lightweight and welterweight titles.
In 1989, he won the Fighter of the Year award.
Whitaker is considered one of the top 10 fighters in the past 80 years.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.