Pernell Whitaker vs Wilfredo Rivera 2
On September 20, 1996, Pernell Whitaker (38-1-1, 16 KOs), the welterweight WBC champion, defends his title against Puerto Rican challenger, Wilfredo Rivera (23-1-1, 14 KOs).
Whitaker vs Rivera 2 Stats
Pernell Whitaker is coming in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision win over Rivera, 5 months and 8 days ago. Wilfredo Rivera is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 56% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision loss to Whitaker, 5 months and 8 days ago.
Whitaker vs Rivera 2 Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Pernell Whitaker at 99-1 winning odds. Wilfredo Rivera really doesn't have much to present against Whitaker.
Whitaker vs Rivera 2 Result
Pernell Whitaker defeated Wilfredo Rivera via unanimous decision in the rematch and successfully defended his WBC welterweight title. Whitaker improves his record to 39-1-1, while Rivera adds a loss to his record at 23-2-1.