Pernell Whitaker nicknamed "Sweet Pea", is a retired professional boxer, who is considered among the greatest of all-time. Whitaker was known for his outstanding defensive skills, which helped garner him acclaim as boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter during his prime. Whitaker was the lightweight silver medalist at the 1982 World Championships, followed by the gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games and the 1984 Olympics, and then embarked on a pro career in which he became world champion in four different weight divisions. Whitaker retired with an official pro record of 40-4-1 (17 knockouts). In 2002, The Ring ranked Whitaker as the 10th greatest fighter of the last 80 years.On December 7, 2006, Whitaker was inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Pernell Whitaker has hand signed his "Sweet Pea" model boxing trunks. An MAB Celebrity Services certificate of authenticity is included.