[1] A match between reigning WBC welterweight champion James "Buddy" McGirt and reigning IBF light welterweight champion Pernell Whitaker was made official for March 6, 1993, after McGirt's victory over Genaro Léon in January.

[5] The fight lasted the full 12 rounds with Whitaker ultimately earning a close but unanimous decision.

Whitaker would describe the victory as "easy" while McGirt when asked of the loss, simply stated "My arm went.

"[7] McGirt was discovered to have a torn rotator cuff after the fight and would undergo surgery to repair the tear days later.

[8] After returning to boxing in November and going 5–0 in his subsequent five fights, a rematch with Whitaker was agreed to in August 1994 and took place later in the year in October.