Felix Trinidad vs Pernell Whitaker full fight highlights 1999-02-20

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Felix Tito Trinidad vs Pernell “Sweat Pea” Whitaker
boxrec report :

Date: 1999-02-20
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
Judge: Samuel Conde Lopez 111-117
Judge: Melvina Lathan 109-118
Referee: Benjy Esteves Jr
Judge: Beeba Exton 109-118
Unofficial AP scorecard: 116-111 Trinidad
International Boxing Federation Welterweight Title 13th defense
Notes
- Pernell Whitaker's first fight in 16 months.

-Suspension for testing positive for cocaine after fighting Andrey Pestryaev back in October 17, 1997.

-Signed contract to fight then WBA welterweight champion Ike Quartey on April 25, 1998.

-Sweat Pea failed a random test and lost his chance to fight Ike Quartey.

-Enrolled in treatment drug program for alcohol and drug addiction.

- Tito did not fight for 10 months be cause of legal issues with promoter Don King.

-law suit filed against promoter Don King in June 1998 for fraud and breach of contract but losses in court.

- Tito Trinidad purse hit $4.5 million - Sweat Pea Whitaker made $2.5 million.

-Tito was a 4½-1 favorite.
-13,821 at Madison Square Garden.
-Whitaker suffered a fractured jaw after a big shot round six.

-Tito Trinidad landed 278 of 512 punches (58%)
-Sweet Pea connected on 234 of 749 (31%).

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