One of the greatest I ever saw do it, Sweetpea, has left the building.
“Former world champ boxer Pernell "Sweetpea" Whitaker struck, killed by vehicle in Virginia Beach
Whitaker, 55, was a four-time world champion who grew up in Norfolk. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1984.”
https://pilotonline.com/sports/other/boxing/article_f4e8d6de-a6fd-11e9-ac4a-db3b99f41acb.html