Pernell Whitaker - Master of the Sweet Science (Career Documentary)

Today's video examines the career of one of the most influential defensive boxers ever. A true practitioner of the sweet science, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker had it all. Speed to disarm his opponents, reflexes to counter punch would be attackers into oblivion, the footwork to elude and evade all comers, and the mental acuity to out think and out maneuver every challenger. This original documentary covers Pernell Whitaker's entire career, every knockout, out matrix like defensive magic move, every dodge, every win...all of it. Celebrate the career of one of the greatest to ever throw leather.
Voice Over Narration by
Andrew Scott

[@eddieburk9153]

The only boxer I ever talked to. He herd me singing in the dressing room and yelled out don't quit your day job. He joined in and I didn't realize it was him until I came out. We both started laughing and dapped it out. Best defensive boxer ever...

[@Fighters-journal]

What

[@mrbossinthebin4868]

@@Fighters-journalwhat

[@russellcampbell3500]

Great story to tell the grandkids bro, awesome

[@eddieburk9153]

@@russellcampbell3500 crazy thing is until i saw the video clip i hadn't told anyone, not even my son and he was just a baby back then... thank for the reminder

[@MeltonDevil]

He's my fav boxer

[@daWolfRam]

It's not even that his physical movement is so fast, he is literally just always positioned perfectly. Amazing to watch this fighter.

[@InfamousAWJ]

It’s crazy how fighters of yesterday is present in some fighters today. Like he reminds me a lot like Crawford and Mayweather.

[@kennethmapp1385]

Mayweayher Jr. Copied his style

[@sincereburden3]

​​@@kennethmapp1385perfected it or mastered it. He didn't copy it. Nor was Pernell the first to use it.

[@blacklight3596]

Bud def show shades of the slick movement

[@milesmay4878]

His anticipation was unmatched

[@BradAaronTaylor]

Unquestionably, one of the greatest boxers who ever lived. The man was an artist.

[@domagoj4843]

Yes he whas..And then we have Floyd claming be the goat...

[@Mandarintoenail1]

@@domagoj4843Floyd just has a loud mouth. Can’t compare records with Marciano when your 50th is a boxer with a 0-0 record. Whitaker is up there with the all-times (I’m not one who picks a #1 greatest, but you can make a list of some guys who will remain in boxing history for a reason, and Floyd is lower on my list than lots of other fighters through time)

[@OldManLuffy]

​@@Mandarintoenail1you look at any list on the internet and floyds around #20 and they give accolades and facts for the reason of each fighters ranking i think its bleacher reports list.

[@omegasquad868]

@@Mandarintoenail1 if your going off record resume alone then Ricardo Lopez was 51-0 people forget that because he was a 105 and 108lb world champion

[@ko-rp7ge]

He's dope

[@alaromukhtar2127]

A counter punching genius, a defensive master. What a true genius he was. An icon

[@PCKL3B01]

Gone way too soon. You'll be remembered by us boxing fans forever for your amazing style and wizard style defense. Rest In Peace Sweet Pea, Pernell Whitaker.

[@jameshurtado5389]

One of the best to ever do it

[@brooklynknite]

You are correct.

[@dionellwalker9762]

Boxing will never see a fighter with his command of the ring, Ali said it best, " float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" definitely describes Pernell 'Sweet Pee" Whitaker

[@glucoseaqua852]

No Diggity.....NO DOUBTT🤨😎😎😎😇

[@lxchronic420xl]

My family and I use to live about a mile from his house and we would trick or treat every year in his neighborhood. We always made sure to stop by his house because he would pass out king sized candy bars 😁and he was always kind hearted. He would come out and talk to us and tell us boxing stories as well. Such a cool dude and wonderful boxer.

[@MrBeetsGaming]

That soul glow part was absolutely hilarious....

[@Loudollaz718]

😂😂😂

[@Ducehere2389]

Soon as I saw your comment that part came on I’m crying

[@jimalessandra5908]

One of the MOST underrated boxers ever!

[@tramp2892]

Who made him underrated???

[@KameronRosenboro]

He is not underrated at all

[@Adotjunior]

He not underrated lol

[@milesmay4878]

Fucking agreed bro

[@milesmay4878]

How is he not underrated? He isn’t in your top 5 is he ? Most wouldn’t have him in there’s either and that is why he is underrated.

[@mider-spanman5577]

Pernell Sweet pea Whitaker was one hell of a boxer and I don't think he had any legitimately unquestionable losses. He arguably beat Julio Cesar Chavez and at least drew with Felix Trinidad. It's so darkly ironic how such a defensive wizard with so much heart, who could dodge everything, was run down by a careless heartless driver. Rest easy champ! You will always be in the boxing hall of Fame and on the Mount Rushmore of the sport.

[@leonidaspr805]

His only lost was trinidad

[@justinridley4444]

@@leonidaspr805that was a great fight. Sweat P showed up looking for a knockout. Tito was in his prime.

[@justinridley4444]

@@leonidaspr805that was a great fight. Sweat P showed up looking for a knockout. Tito was in his prime.

[@meilmarc14]

He schooled Chavez

[@jesselent7894]

he whooped chavez, only real loss on his record that is legit is trinidad.

[@lilbru]

That robbery against ramirez drained a little from him then the robbery against chavez was the proverbial nail in the coffin of his confidence & natural charisma. This man was one of the top 2 boxers of the 80s & a top 5 fighter in the 90s..those robberies affected his confidence & spirit even tho the physical skills were still there. It matters when your unbeaten record is stolen from you & your career affected unjustly through no fault of his own. No telling where his legacy & career would've went by the decision makers getting those decisions right.

[@michaelpierce3725]

Perfectly said, it was heart breaking to see him not win when you knew he had won! He lost apart of him, especially Oscar 's la hoya

[@amck72]

The robbery against Ramirez did nothing to Pernell. It actually made him a better fighter. He came back and won the rematch and continued to dominate pretty much his whole career. The questionable judging never regressed his fighting ability. He even became a more aggressive fighter later in his career.

[@michaelfrazier2494]

This was beautifully said..I grew up on Sweet Pea, he made me want to box and be able to defend myself, I cried whenever he got robbed..His heart did change after being robbed ( a few times )..He'll always be one of my top dawgs. I wish he was alive so we could hear his stories and his take on everything..

[@bigmeet54]

They robbed him in that De La Hoya fight as well😡😡

[@wendellfarao8094]

Ramirez what a horrible robbery

[@CreeceMarquis]

757's own!!!! Boxing legend to the world and a hometown hero for us in the Hampton Roads area!!! Rest in Peace! Thanks for this one @JosephVincent

[@montbrink4700]

757 Norfolk VA

[@lxchronic420xl]

@@montbrink4700 757 VA Beach

[@vicmagnificent8304]

757Portsmouth

[@mikesaunders5345]

757 Norfolk Tidewater park to be exact

[@melissapacheco2598]

Rest In Peace and in Power Sweet Pea Whittaker May God Bless Your Soul.. Pound For Pound One of The Greatest Of All-Time No Question

[@Kunfucious577]

Man, I remember being excited to watch his defense. The way he would duck punches was amazing

[@hoochymama]

Man, watching him through the 80's and 90's was amazing. My favorite behind Hagler at that time.

[@KeydotBdot]

One of those GOATS!! Can’t go wrong when you drop! Literally the best boxing Docs online!

[@malik678]

Thank you for bringing "Sweet Pea" to today's audiences, including me. I knew about him but alas watched far too few of his fights to fully appreciate his science of the most brutal of arts. Only now can I admire the craft, skill and greatness of this legendary fighter. RIP Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker - a true great of the pugilistic art.

[@johnnyboyboxing-yy4tw]

My favorite fighter!! I went to his funeral in virginia,and drove down from brooklyn ny. Sweetpea the best!

[@neanam]

You from crown heights?

[@theskateboardfan]

Respect❤ Pernell was special I am so glad I got to see his greatness.

[@daWolfRam]

This fighter appears to perceive his opponents actions in the very instant that they are occurring to due to his phenomenal mental power. Truly amazing. His fights just look like he's playing around.

[@dionellwalker9762]

I remember one fight where he ducked so low he tapped both feet of his opponent, the man was a artist of his craft

[@mikewilkins2030]

I hope all these athletes and champs reach out to you and thank you! I hope they can relive their “Day” by watching these! You do amazing work!

[@ko-rp7ge]

This channel is dope. I've been watching his videos since I was a kid.

[@demetriusmiddleton1246]

Umm ... Wrong video for this comment champ

[@mikewilkins2030]

@@demetriusmiddleton1246 I realized that after the end of the video, but you get the sentiment! This is for the actual athlete or their family! Just didn’t edit it!

[@demetriusmiddleton1246]

@@mikewilkins2030 ✊🏽

[@prestonmckoy5872]

​@@mikewilkins2030sweet pea

[@chattinwithcharlie1426]

This man was a true Scientist. Love these videos!!!

[@thegunslinger8806]

Man who the hell could forget Trinidad vs Whitaker, those men turned out to go to war for that win. God rest his soul.

[@donniematonnie9378]

Near the end of his career, Pernell Whitaker 5'6 and 35 years old lost by UD to Felix Trinidad 5'11 and 26 years old in 1999.

[@donniematonnie9378]

Pernell Whitaker retired 2 years later in 2001 after being K'Od in the 4th round by relatively unknown 5'10 Carlos Bojorquez. THE END

[@rdf4315]

Now that is a nice profile pic of the grey rider .

[@davelouie131]

@@donniematonnie9378he tore his rotator cuff and the ref stopped it , he wasn’t kod

[@HDX21]

Another Amazing Fighter I Grew Up Watching With My Dad. His defense was impeccable on so many levels with a cool ass name as well. Another amazing documentary again Joe. You keep killing the Sports Documentary Game On All Platforms.

[@The_Wise_Man.]

Im telling you, ANYTIME, you post content, my day instantaneously gets better. Thank you for your content! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@Jbf-76]

One of my favorite fighters of all time.. Way underrated and gone way too soon.. RIP.

[@tr3f]

I used to live in Virgina. 2014, Sweet Pea came in to the Cigar Shop I managed at the time, took a bunch of photos with the guys in the lounge, got some cigars, and left. I'd see him at the corner restaurant every now and again. His ability to duck and move was incredible! I always wondered if you were going to do a documentary on him. thank you!

[@LetsgoDarkbrandon]

He's not even alive anymore stop lying

[@tr3f]

@LetsgoDarkbrandon this was back in 2014/2015 time frame.

[@Lonelysportofboxing]

@@LetsgoDarkbrandonbro his comment says 2014 😂

[@Lonelysportofboxing]

@@tr3fLucky man 👍🏽

[@japa_koniu]

Just let your Soul Glo, just let it shine through! You Sir are a Master.

[@GIBBO4182]

Came for the “boom, perfect timing” Stayed for Joe Vincent’s edit!

[@FinneganHenderson]

We miss him, what a legend, underrated by many.... One of the best boxers to ever live.

[@micheledeun1048]

The Soul Glow short clip was uncalled for 😂

[@CensorTube84]

😭💀🪦

[@treywilson4310]

I’m from Virginia, he’s a legend here and globally. Well done Joey V. Well done

[@euclideszoto997]

Whitaker and Mayweather had one thing in common that made them almost identical in talent. They both had a sense of timing that was off the charts!!!

[@edupbeat]

Mayweather use to spar Whitaker when he was 15/16..

[@euclideszoto997]

@@edupbeat I remember Whitaker one time saying about Mayweather when they sparred. He said we danced, we didn't spar. Jokingly saying they had a hard time landing anything potent on each other with their punches.

[@TheBoxingRealm]

​@@euclideszoto997 Castillo and Maidana was Floyd's kryptonite. And Oscar and Ramirez as Pernell's kryptonite.

[@InfamousAWJ]

@@TheBoxingRealmNeither were kryptonite lmao. Even if you argue Floyd lost the first fight against Castillo, it wasn’t because he was kryptonite. The second fight Floyd showed he was the better fighter. As for Maidana, not even gunna entertain that 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBoxingRealm]

@@InfamousAWJ Castillo outlanded and whipped Floyd like his personal piñata 🤣 Ramirez and De La Hoya schooled and whipped Pernell. Pernell looking like a middleweight still couldnt beat a coked out Chavez 🤣

[@lelandlordjr9808]

Tysm for this one! The most underrated boxer of all time imo... And my p4p GOAT! He made boxing look like art in motion... He was also a victim of some of the worst decisions in boxing history. 😢 . RIP Sweet Pea 👑 🥊 🐐

[@StretchKOS]

Norfolk is great boxing city. He had awesome head movement & footwork.

[@Jeff-f5x2g]

met him once when he was an amateur an I was a Navy Boxer we were both southpaws Nice kid he was RIP..Champ 🙏

[@Mma-basement-215]

Pernell Sweet pea Whitaker!! My favorite boxer growing up , he was just so good everywhere, offensively, defensively his ability to counter punch, his speed he had power ... He definitely got robbed in a few fights politics towards the tail end of his career but the truth is in his prime he was clearly ahead of his time.. the 1 pound-for-pound best boxer I've ever seen meaning when I was growing up he held that title on top of his own belts

[@johnnyC004]

My favorite boxer of all time. Thank you for this one.

[@brandonsoal-bo5fl]

One of the best boxers to ever live

[@waynejones7833]

ABOUT TIME THEY PUT SOME RESPECT ON SWEETPEA!!!! 💯 💶 💯

[@Scamp2x]

Sweet Pea is the reason I started boxing. I was left handed (southpaw) and 140 pounds at best so pretty small so I thought it would be best to find somebody with my similar body type to teach me how to box. I looked up the greatest southpaws of all time list and Pernell was one of the first to pop up. I watched everything single thing he did from nip to tuck. 4 years later even at 200 pounds I still fight like Pernell which is crazy. Rest In Peace legend you’ll be forever missed ❤

[@TriggaD]

"Just Let Your Soul Gloww!" almost took me out 🤣🤣🤣 Great Work 👏 This is the greatest channel on KZbin 🔥

[@larrysmith534]

😂😂😂

[@michaelsendelback9935]

Sweet Pea was a byproduct of George Benton, who at the time was the crown naster of the Philly Shell defense. It sucks how Benton never got the middleweight title first for being drafted in the Korean War and then being shot. Sweet Pea truly remarkable his shoulder rules evasis ducks and pivots are almost Godly. What a great team these two made. Sweet Pea you made my birthday by watching you brilliantly being you in the ring. RIP Sweet Pea and Professor Benton. And of course, thank you, Joe Vincent. No one brings it home on my birthday, then when I watch your documentaries.

[@Adamantium-jp8lw]

That fight against The Golden Boy was one of boxing's best fights. Sweet Pea got away with one there, IMO. As always love your stuff Joe!!

[@geraldfriend256]

You mean Pernell got robbed of a deserved victory? Agree

[@headbussa5430]

Sweet pea beat the breaks off golden boy

[@subterfusion4005]

Thank you for creating this outstanding video of our never-to-be-forgotten hometown hero, Pernell Whitaker. Rest in Peace, Sweet Pea. We love and miss you.

[@HoustonUchiha]

Both y’all have mastered the sweet science ‼️‼️‼️

[@darylcoston1554]

I ran into Sweet Pea once in New York at the prime of his career and again in Charlotte NC at the end of his career. We were from the same area and I enjoyed meeting him twice. One of the greatest for sure.

[@robertharkness8281]

Hands down one of the best to ever do it did yall forget that's the beauty of youtube

[@nick94nw]

Pernell is a master of the sweet science while Joseph Vincent is the master of documentaries and videos

[@yomommas]

So why no mention of Pernells trainer george benton. He taught Whitaker the philly shell defence that everyone loves. Without benton pernell ain't pernell. Look up george benton.

[@nick94nw]

@@yomommas you’re on the wrong channel for a George Benton video. Go to rhythm boxing channel. I believe he has a video on him

[@Treatsandthreadscom]

Dope

[@leonardjackson842]

He was one of the best defensive boxers of all time and some of the fastest hands ever.

[@themiseducationofjaymercad479]

Thank You Joseph! I asked for this last month and you delivered. You're the best at this, no doubt.

[@sinceremarks8529]

One of my all time favorites and I was blessed to see him fight 1 time at MSG against Buddy Mcgirt,who’s a New Yorker like myself and I was still going for Sweet P,RIP…

[@sinoverlord409]

😂 The soul glow reference was hilarious 😂

[@APG2112]

Wow,wow,wow!!!His timing and range perception is uncanny. It looks like he’s just moving around casually. Another masterpiece of sports documentary. Nobody does it like Joe.

[@giantatt25]

This is what I'm talkin about SWEET PEA. Thanks Joe! Nobody brings it home like Joe Vincent....NOBODY!

[@milesmay4878]

The best I’ve ever seen do this, RIP Sweet pea. …. Most underrated in boxing history imo

[@Darkskinjus]

🎶Just let your soullll glow🎶 has me ready to watch coming to America after this masterpiece! Great job again my brother 🫡 3:22

[@kingrileyp.i.4749]

Sweet Pea just doesn’t get his just due. Top 10 fighter in my opinion and my favorite fighter of all time.Thanks for sharing this documentary so the younger boxing fans can see how great Sweet Pea was.

[@Jj-ty7qh]

No question. Pound for pound one of the best to ever do it. One of the few dudes of the Morden era who,would have made it in any era. Legit pound for pounder.

[@bakontrackz]

We miss him, what a legend, underrated by many...

[@peterstern5266]

Underrated by the ignorant!!!

[@Zues-reactions]

How is this man not talked about more lol this like flyod with super power 😂

[@Ta_Dow]

It's like he is the Boogeyman it's real hush hush lol.I guess because they way he passed.

[@GALATOINVESTMENT]

only to realize Mayweather is a copy cut of this guy

[@MauMauBinghi]

Was robbed against chavez and Oscar.... One of the best pound for pound fighters ever

[@JoaquinGuzmanII]

No cap I was jus thinking to myself the other day while watching your Roy jones jr video “why he hasn’t did one on sweet pea” come to yt and this the first vid I see Joseph I love the work bro been a fan for a while now salute to you💯🖤

[@lfagramonte]

Rip sweet pea! You were an amazing warrior and still to this day one of the best defenses I've ever seen

[@charlesjohnson536]

MASTER OF THE 'SWEET SCIENCE' .. PERNELL 'SWEET PEA' WHITAKER .. 1 OF THE ALL-TIME GREATS ..

[@rohaidkhan7677]

Can't believe it's the first time I'm hearing about this guy he was a beast 🥊💯💯

[@neanam]

You was born in 2012 or something?

[@Nitero_]

THE MASTER OF DOCUMENTARIANS COVERING THE MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASTER PERNELL WHITAKER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stonecoldku4161]

23:46 Even Whitaker's own corner men were shocked. They looked like "The f**k? How'd that happen?"

[@krugersavage6347]

Joe Vincent must've heard I have been waiting for this one

[@NoMercyRecords1]

The real best defensive fighter of all time. Rest in peace champ.

[@PabloElChefe]

For me the greatest defensive fighter of all time. I mean, who else, out of his prime and with drug addiction problems, would outbox prime JCC and Oscar de la Hoya?

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Winky Wright as well

[@timmcdowell6027]

One of the best to ever do it, they don't bring his name up when they talk about top 10 fighters of the past, pernell could do it all, started watching him in the early 90s, they need to start talking about this man more n giving him his props cuz he deserves it, a true goat, rip sweet pea u will never be forgotten.

[@elijahtheboxingfan3877]

Rest In Peace to Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. One of my favorites, and one of the best boxers of all time.

[@bh1422]

Sweet Pea's boxing wizardry was on another level🥊🥊🥊🥊💥💥💥💥

[@sanelethabethe4149]

He whooped Oscar so bad, the judges had it unanimously otherwise😔🙄

[@Real2k25]

He beat delahoya

[@franklin757areacode]

Facts

[@ezioauditore23]

@@Real2k25he absolutely did

[@jovaughnlaing7171]

Bro was literally playing with Oscar at one point in their match

[@Deangelo24-q8m]

Finnaly u did a video on sweet pea one of my favorite goats Rip sweet pea🥊🕊️

[@davidsondavinci6478]

Been waiting so long thanks joey you are the GOAT 🐐

[@PsalmsPoetic]

A fraction of a second before you decide to throw a punch at Sweet Pea, he moves out the way ever so slightly so that he can come back with an off-angle and effective counter punch. We all have reflexes and reflexes can be developed but what Pernell had was a gift from God. RIP to the Champ. Great video.

[@leroythompson8942]

That left hook counter was magical

[@Heroickamikaze]

Listening the Solid Snake's death scream gave me goosebumps. Bravo

[@Resilientspirit18]

Rip one of the goats 🐐 😢🙏🏾 boxing will never forget you or your legacy sweet pee ❤️😊

[@beardgangman]

Thank you for this, my favorite fighter. He made it look easy. RIP 🙏🏽

[@peacefulwarrior1987]

Pernell Whitaker The best defensive Boxer of ALL TIME

[@gztech1217]

Pernell was insanely nice. Beautiful counter puncher. Slick elusive movement. He could put together punches well which is never talked about. He could do it all and had plenty of pop in his punches as well which is also never talked about.

[@thegoat6116]

pernell whitaker gotta be the most robbed boxer of all time (beside emanuel augustus), he got robbed against jose luis ramirez, he got robbed against julio cesar chavez, and he got robbed against oscar de la hoya

[@mrross1606]

Agreed

[@joecaulfield576]

Ramirez 1 worst decision in a pro fight in last 45yrs. Even worse than Chavez.

[@BrotherToby85]

Been waiting on this video FOREVER!!! RIP "Sweetpea" 🙏🏾

[@Peter-mr4st]

Another absolute gem of the video!. Please consider Andre Ward 🙌🏻

[@nineteenct]

“Just let your SOUL GLOOOOOW” was unexpected but always welcomed. Love me some Sweet Pea

[@oaooao4962]

One of the absolute best!!!!! Rest Easy Champ!!!!!

[@Drew791]

So happy you made a great comprehensive documentary about this boxer that doesn’t get enough shine. RIP

[@kmyattjr]

Yes!!! Mr. Vincent your dropping boxing gems here lately! Just patiently waiting for Bernard Hopkins, Diego Corrales and Bobby Chacon. Nobody’s ever done one on Corrales or Chacon.

[@steverorison665]

Some of the greatest boxing documentaries you can find, period.

[@Drjackdempsey9644]

I saw him fight in the Olympics in LA 1984 and he was fantastic 😊

[@Tone757]

The 757 is where legends are made and I'm proud to be apart of that tradition of being an athlete in our small lil corner

[@MasterFatness]

I don't mean to be morbid or disrespectful, but it's one of lifes ironies that a man who was such a master of evading punishment in the ring, had his life cut short after being hit by a car. Hope he's at peace whereever he is. Left behind some of the greatest defensive highlights any fight fan could hope for.

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

EASILY in my TOP-5 ALL-TIME!!!.Loved this guy!!.wow..🔥

[@jackhandma1011]

This guy's record is a reverse Mayweather. In some really close fights and even in a clear victory against Chavez, the Judges didn't favor him.

[@kennethcole6901]

This is one of your doctoral degree scientific boxer of all times. GOAT !!🥊🥊

[@Nickgonelie]

The video I was waiting on the most.

[@zacharybarnard7789]

He is so underrated RIP champ

[@shawnt797]

Evander Holyfield is my favorite fighter of all time. The only fighter who was close to Evander was Pernell. Here's a true story. In 1991, I went to Vegas to see the Holyfield-Bowe fight. It was a great fight. Unfortunately, Holyfield lost. The next day, I was standing with a group of friends and looked off and saw Pernell standing with his people. None of my guys knew who Pernell was because they were all casuals. Anyway, I approached Pernell and let him know that I was a huge fan of his. The man was so cool and humble. He talked to me as if we personally knew each other. After a while, I felt like I was keeping him from going wherever he was going. We shook hands, and I told him to beat Chavez wherever they were to fight. He promised to take care of that business. A year or so later, he fought Chavez and kept his word. Although the judges robbed him of the victory, we all know that it wasn't a draw. Rest in Paradise to one of the best fighters of all time!!!

[@heyderdubir9976]

Love your documentaries bro, been following you since day one❤

[@rickeyem]

Simply one of the GOAT.

[@joeyturbo7088]

I'm a huge Chavez Sr. fan but with all due respect what were the judges smoking that night? Can someone press charges against these guys and throw them in jail? I'm not joking.