Who is better, Fenech or Whitaker?
Jeff Fenech leads with a GOAT score of 85.2 against 85.2 for Pernell Whitaker — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Fenech vs Whitaker
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Jeff Fenech and Pernell Whitaker level at 85.2. Jeff Fenech leads on Peak, Honours. Pernell Whitaker leads on Longevity.
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FenechWinner
85.2Fenech wins: Peak, Honours
Whitaker
85.2Whitaker wins: Longevity
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Time range
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇦🇺 Jeff Fenech
85.2
Fenech leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Jeff Fenech
2. Pernell Whitaker
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through year 5 · Form index per season1. 🇦🇺 Jeff Fenech5 years played · career day 1,826312 title wins
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Pernell Whitaker5 years played · career day 1,82618 title wins
-94.2% vs Fenech at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Fenech | 0 | 0 | 45 | 99 | 232 | 677 |
| 🇺🇸 Whitaker | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 31 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 year periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Fenech85.2
Whitaker85.2
FAQ
Where does Whitaker beat Fenech?
Whitaker scores higher on longevity. Fenech leads on peak, honours.
How is the Fenech vs Whitaker score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Fenech: 85.2, Whitaker: 85.2.
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