Pernell Whitaker

Within the recorded range there are 46 bouts between 1984 and 2001, about one every 4.4 months. 17 of the 40 wins came inside the distance, 5 of them in the first round. Of the 4 losses, 1 came inside the distance and 3 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2580, in 1997; it stands at 2434 now. The best win came against Buddy McGirt in 1993, who was rated 2434 at the time.

The win over Azumah Nelson in 1990 closed the widest rating gap of the career. Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 3 times. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.