Renowned Promoter Relives the “Worst, Most Egregious” Robbery on the 30th Anniversary of Legendary Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Pernell Whitaker Fight

Thirty years ago, on this very day, with the WBC Welterweight title on the line, Pernell Whitaker stepped inside the ring with Julio Cesar Chavez. Maintaining a southpaw stance, with his left hand answering the phone, Whitaker skated around Chavez from the very beginning. He held his ground, came right back, and flicked that jab again and again. Ahead of the fight, Evander Holyfield‘s trainer Emmanuel Steward felt if Whitaker could throw short and quick punches and “then get out,” he would have “a chance” against Chavez.

While in Steward’s opinion, Pernell could not afford a “mistake,” Cristobal Rosas, the official trainer of Chavez declared, “After the fourth or fifth round, the fight will be under Julio’s control“. Contrary to Rosas’ expectations and in agreement with Steward’s instructions, Pernell moved impressively well and remained effective throughout the fight with his quick jabs.

Lou DiBella states Pernell Whitaker was “victimized” by “corrupt boxing judging”

Given the performance Pernell Whitaker displayed against Chavez, a significant number of boxing fans felt the American boxer deserved to win. However, apart from Jack Woodruff, Franz Marti and Mickey Vann scored the bout a draw which resulted in a draw by majority decision. On the 30th anniversary of  Cesar Chavez vs. Whitaker, promoter Lou DiBella took to X and declared that ‘Sweet Pea’ “was victimized by bold, shameless, [and] corrupt boxing judging” that night against the Mexican boxer in the ring.

According to DiBella, the decision of Chavez vs. Whitaker “remains the worst” and “most egregious example of boxing robbery“. Even though “On the night Sweet Pea Whitaker painted the greatest ring masterpiece of his career,” he could not win thanks to corrupt boxing judging. In conclusion, DiBella wrote, “Remember Pernell Whitaker [goat emoji]“.

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Undoubtedly, it is safe to say that a number of people are in agreement with DiBella’s statements. What is your opinion about the fight between Julio Cesar Chavez and Pernell Whitaker? What do you think of the tweet by Lou DiBella? In addition, what is your favorite Whitaker fight? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. For all the latest and exciting boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports!

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