When Pernell Whitaker Confronted Julio Cesar Chavez

Welcome back to Boxing After Dark! At 87–0, Julio César Chávez looked nearly unstoppable. Fresh off impressive victories over Greg Haugen, Héctor Camacho, and Frankie Mitchell, the Mexican superstar had become one of the most feared fighters in the sport. But standing across from him was Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, a defensive genius from the United States determined to change the story. Let’s dive into this legendary matchup