Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker Tribute Weekend
Thu, Sep 24
|Waterside District
In his prime, Sweet Pea was considered pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world. He was an US Olympic Gold Medalist and 4X Boxing World Champion in 4 different weight classes.
Time & Location
Sep 24, 2020, 10:00 AM – Sep 27, 2020, 12:00 PM
Waterside District, 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
About The Event
With the untimely passing of Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, a tribute to honor his patriotism and incredible sports talent is planned for April 2020.
This “once-in-a-lifetime” event will be held at the same arena he ruled during many of the early years of his stellar career.
Planned are three-days of activities including a special tribute to Pernell and a world class boxing exhibition.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• April 16th (Thursday) – The “Sweet Pea” Tribute Gala. Prior opponents, family and friends will honor the boxing legend at the Waterside Harbor Club