PERNELL Whitaker, the former four-weight world champion, has died after being struck by a car at the age of 55.
The American, affectionately known as ‘Sweet Pea’ during his fighting career, was hit at an intersection in Virginia Beach on Sunday night.
According to local police, Whitaker succumbed to his injuries on the scene.
The incident, which took place at 10.04pm, remains under investigation by Virginia Beach Police Department. The driver of the vehicle is known to the authorities.
Tributes to Whitaker, who was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006, have poured in from the boxing community after news of his death emerged. – Independent
