Pernell Whitaker is outside the current major-body rankings. His most recent ranking was May 2000 in the Welterweight division.
Summary from monthly sanctioning-body lists in our database (not a fight record).
| Division | First entered rankings | Most recently in rankings | Time ranked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | March 1993 | May 2000 | 7 years 3 months |
| Super Lightweight | February 1992 | February 1993 | 1 year 1 month |
| Lightweight | October 1986 | January 1992 | 4 years 7 months |
Time ranked counts distinct months this fighter appears on a rankings list for that division. If they drop out and return later, months off the ranking lists are not included.
