Pernell Whitaker An Underrated Body Puncher ?

[ICB]

Over the past 2 weeks i've watched majority of his fights, and one thing that stood out other than his obvious great attributes. Is his body work he often went to the body alot with great technique he destroyed Jake Rodriguez with body shots who went the distance with Felix Trinidad.

And Pernell Whitaker even doubled over Felix Trinidad with body shots in the 7th round of there fight. Theres just some examples but whats your thoughts ?

[Kel]

I think he was a great all rounder, great at everything.

[ICB]

I think he was a great all rounder, great at everything.

I wish i could put a highlight together of all of Pernell Whitaker's best body punches, i think he was a terrific body puncher and he also had underrated power IMO, even though he didn't have a high KO ratio i think he could change a fight around with 1 punch.

Which he did against Disobelys Hurtado, Wilfredo Rivera 2, etc. He is one of my favorites and anyone who calls him boring is ridiculous IMO, i don't know how any true boxing fan couldn't find Pernell Whitaker, avoiding punches so effortlessly just using his reflexes. While standing right infront of his opponent not exciting.

I see alot of these comments on Youtube about Pernell Whitaker being runner, but how is boxing in circles while staying in punching range of your opponent called running ? i really don't get it at all.

[kingfrnk]

I think he was a great all rounder, great at everything.

I wish i could put a highlight together of all of Pernell Whitaker's best body punches, i think he was a terrific body puncher and he also had underrated power IMO, even though he didn't have a high KO ratio i think he could change a fight around with 1 punch.

Which he did against Disobelys Hurtado, Wilfredo Rivera 2, etc. He is one of my favorites and anyone who calls him boring is ridiculous IMO, i don't know how any true boxing fan couldn't find Pernell Whitaker, avoiding punches so effortlessly just using his reflexes. While standing right infront of his opponent not exciting.

I see alot of these comments on Youtube about Pernell Whitaker being runner, but how is boxing in circles while staying in punching range of your opponent called running ? i really don't get it at all.

people on youtube make stupid racist comments on everything even greats like ali and Joe Louis. people on youtube are mostly retards.

[donnydarkoIRL]

When he was regarded as a Great "Complete" fighter I don't think any area of his game is being underrated.

Great fighter.

[ICB]

When he was regarded as a Great "Complete" fighter I don't think any area of his game is being underrated.

Great fighter.

Yes but Pernell Whitaker most of the time is only given props, for his slickness, speed, etc. I've never see anyone mention how good of a body puncher he really was.

[Spicoli]

I remember he had Vasquez huffing with body shots,The man had a homing device on his punches.Not explosive but he could make you look foolish.

[ICB]

I remember he had Vasquez huffing with body shots,The man had a homing device on his punches.Not explosive but he could make you look foolish.

And that was at Jr Middleweight where Pernell Whitaker didn't belong, against a fighter who floored Winky Wright 5 timse. That just shows you how great of a fighter he was.