He handed Camacho the first loss of his career, and put an end to Camacho's 38-fight win streak. Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020. Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. As soon as I found out there was a book about him, I bought it, and I'm glad I did. BEST JAB Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. Chavez hit pretty hard. Describing the action of boxing matches without audio or video isn't an easy task, but the author's writing skill will keep your attention as he outlines each of Greg's pro bouts. Most guys just throw it out there to keep you away from them, whereas other guys will throw it with intentions of landing it and it becomes a weapon. He suffered his first loss against Vinny Pazienza via 15 round unanimous decision on June 7, 1987, which ended his 19-fight win streak. I wasnt in a position to where I could take any shots. Haugen defeated Mancini via 7th round TKO. I had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. www.martialbot.com/boxing/g/greg-haugen.html. Thomas Damgaard, Henry Hughes, Paul Nave, Oscar Gabriel Gonzalez, and Tony Lopez are some of the boxers who have beaten Haugen. He trained under Jim Montgomery.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 . BoxingInsider.com: What about the first Camacho fight, winning the WBO title. Whitaker: Whitaker was the fastest by far. Box-pro division: light status: inactive bouts: 53: rounds: . I hit him with a few big shots in the sixth, which I believe is the round I stopped him in. Various members of the American media, including The Ring and Sports Illustrated, were critical of the decision. Chvez faced Frankie Randall on January 29, 1994, in a fight that most expected him to win easily. On this day, legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight title after the victory. Haugen lived in Southern Nevada for 12 years as he pursued boxing. He was obviously the favorite, in his town. Greg Haugen: I cant really judge that, I know he was one of the better fighters I fought. A 39-year old Greg Haugen (40-9-1, 19 KO) fought an undefeated Danish boxer Thomas Damgaard, who was 28 years old with a record of 14-0. "[22] Later that year, Chvez scored a sixth-round TKO victory over number one ranked contender Terrence Alli. He is a former 2-weight-class world champion. I also am training a good fighter named Jante Willis; they call him Rock Steady. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. He was the better man, said Haugen, who lost a wide 12-round unanimous decision in Whitakers home state of Virginia. He didnt square himself up. Total bouts 59, won 50, lost 8, draw 1 Afterwards, Haugen remarked: "They must have been very tough taxi drivers." Hector "Macho" Camacho takes on Greg Haugen for the WBO Jr. Welterweight Title in the first fight of an HBO World Championship Boxing Doubleheader. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021. Julio Csar Chvez Gonzlez (Spanish pronunciation:[xuljo sesa taez onsales]; born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio Csar Chvez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. From the rough streets of Auburn, Washington, to the amateur circuit, the bars of Alaska, to the professional ranks, and the championship level, Greg Haugen has excelled in pugilism. Greg Haugen: Just hanging in there! Greg Haugen is one of my favorite fighters and a crazy life story, I was just expecting more. Id have to say Julios was the best cause it was hard. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. Chavez was on a 84-fight win streak with 70 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 3 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Photo by THE RING Archive. Please try again. He has been stopped three times and lost seven times via decision. So the way I look at it, do it once its luck, and do it twice its skill. Haugen had lost to Pazienza in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage over Haugen. [35] He was ranked No. [29], He and former rival Mario Martinez, against whom he earned his first world championship in 1984, faced each other again on July 3, 2015, in an event to benefit Chavez's two drug rehabilitation clinics. I didnt have hardly a mark, a little cut over my eye from a head butt. However, he won the title back in a rematch with Pazienza in 1988. I was basically knocked out on my feet. His next opponent, however, was Pernell Whitaker, who proved to be too much for the fighter known as Mutt. If you watch the fight, hes pissed off, walks out of the ring and they lead him back. I thought the book gave a great insight to Haugans childhood and development as a fighter. As you will see if you read the book, a lot of fighter's underestimated Haugen, before they lost to him. Try here or Greg's rise to the title is described in great detail from the time he first laced em up and age 5. It was a great book about a great boxer and man! I will fight De La Hoya for a lot of money, and then retire."[25][26]. He knows I won because he was halfway to his dressing room and they had to bring him back. Round by round detail of all of Greg's best fights. Haugen defeated Paz via 15 round unanimous decision to win the IBF lightweight title. Haugen believes that it was his career-best win. BoxRec: BoxRec is not under the control of any governing or sanctioning body, data may be incomplete/inaccurate. You (could) hit Camacho with a good shot but two or three shots together? Like I said, when you fight a good smart, southpaw its a nightmare cause everything youve been taught as an amateur pretty much goes out the window. For the first time, hear his own words about his boxing career. Greg Haugen 40: 10: 1: 19 KOs 3 KOs; wiki. Gabriela Fundora, proud WBC Youth World Champion. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Its dear to my heart because it has affected my family also. 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He is from American. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 fights before challenging for a world title.when on December 5, 1986.he captured the International Boxing Federation lightweight title with . Its a great cause to get involved with, please go to the website. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I was at the Pines Club in Anchorage for the legendary tough man battle between the "Yukon Crusher" and young Greg Haugen. Enjoyed reading it. Greg Haugen vs. Ray Mancini From BoxRec Jump to navigationJump to search Haugen throws a right at Mancini Greg Haugen140 lbs beat Ray Mancini140 lbs by TKO at 2:27 in round 7 of 12 Date:1992-04-03 Location:Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, USA Referee:Mills Lane Judge:Burt A Clements59-55 Judge:Jerry Roth59-55 His record was 89-0-1 going into his first loss to Frankie Randall and had an 87 fight win streak until his draw with Whitaker. I really don't want to extend myself much longer", Chvez said. I enjoyed his fights, but his career was underrated, he never got the credit he deserved. In his prime, he was simply a marvelous fighter.The boxing community owes enormous gratitude to Mr. George for this overdue and essential work on the under-rated, nearly forgotten Greg Haugen. He was the type of guy who never really got hurt. Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020. FASTEST HANDS For the first time, hear his own words about his boxing career. Greg Haugen: Pretty bad, like $100 a round if you were lucky. The point deduction proved pivotal, costing Camacho a 7-1 betting favorite a draw. There was a reporter asking me if I was scared of Chavez. Calvin: The guy he fought before me, (Shawn Thomas, died from injuries sustained in the bout). Haugen was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. In 1992, he captured the vacant NABF light welterweight title with a knockout win over Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. "[15] He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and he then moved to Tijuana to pursue a professional career. After the fight, Chvez commented to Haugen, "Now you know I don't fight with taxi drivers," and a bloodied Haugen responded, "They must have been tough taxi drivers. Haugen (right) absorbs a left hook from Pazienza. Twenty ex-champions so far. Pazienza was on a one-fight losing streak, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Id probably give the call to Hector. After the head cut, during round eight, the referee called for the doctor, who then stopped the fight. Later that year, he defended his title against number one ranked challenger David Kamau, despite suffering a cut in the opening round. , Dimensions Haugen was born in Auburn, Washington in the summer of 1960. Prior to the bout, there were concerns about how Chvez would handle the move up in weight. [citation needed] As an in-fighter or "swarmer," Julio Csar Chvez was renowned specially for his devastating left hook and his extremely strong chin. Unanimous TD after Chvez was cut from an accidental head clash, Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of light welterweight boxing champions, "A romper ms marcas - Boxeo - ESPN Deportes", "Adios, Gran Campeon Mexicano - La Prensa de San Antonio", "Manny Pacquiao Vs Julio Cesar Chavez: Tackling Invincibility", "Boxing News - Boxing Results - Boxing Schedule - Boxing Rankings - Boxing - Pound for Pound History | Awards", "Pacquiao-Clottey draws more than 50,000 fans", "Are These Really the 80 Best Boxers Ever? He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. In his next bout, Chavez defeated three-time champion Tony Lopez. An elbow injury to Chvez has forced postponement of his fight with Gonzlez. . Haugen made his debut against Noel Arriesgado at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982, defeating Arriesgado via 3 round PTS. You know, I'm not the timekeeper, and I don't care about the time. Something went wrong. Over the next four or five rounds, I just continued to tag him and he wouldnt go down. Info about the boxer Tony Lopez, debut 1983-05-03. Money was bad back then. Publisher Working with kids is great, much better than adults. In the 11th round they took a point away from him, cause I was taunting him and laughing again. So many people out there are directly or indirectly affected by Autism. He tells us at one point incorrectly that Leonard lost to Norris as part of his summation of 1990 and several pages later when describing 1991 the same information is repeated. I just didnt throw many punches and lost. Chvez won his first championship, the vacant WBC Super Featherweight title, on September 13, 1984, by knocking out fellow Mexican Mario "Azabache" Martnez at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The main event of the night was Julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen. What's not so good is the large number of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors that occur almost every page. Greg Haugen: Were up and going now, the website is up and going to, its www.greghaugenfoundation.com. [{"displayPrice":"$16.46","priceAmount":16.46,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"16","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"46","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"dwTXnSKMqkzC20D0uKgyGhHdvtSEhU5qL9GXwxwpCapc79W4jKwyzoaWSnYSPcZSROo0wL7IFGa5tvzOh8Ta71ZFpiG0LADDmlMYzMllu04UKwd%2F5aSToQVhtEzulnQLFkGEd4tJ2ci%2F1%2FAivrXo1Q%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"}]. Name: Greg Haugen Birth Name: Gregory Lee Haugen Hometown: Seattle, Washington, USA Birthplace: Auburn, Washington, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 168cm Reach: 170cm Pro Boxer: Record Trainer: Jim Montgomery Greg Haugen Gallery Awards & Recognition In 2008 Haugen was rated by ESPN as the best boxer to have come out of Alaska [1]. [27] After the bout, Chvez told his promoter, Bob Arum, that this time he was definitely retiring from boxing. Greg's smartass gamesmanship is classic, and it's why we love him. [17] He successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title a total of nine times. Please try again. De la Hoya was a kid that day after training he stayed and we went out to dinner, I gave him some $300-$400 from my pocket to help him out. Sad to hear after all those amazing accomplishments he now lives on social security. I remember he tagged me in the first round and it was the first time I blacked out. True heartfelt about Greg and his upbringing that is compelling for people to know. H was #1 as an amateur last year in the USA, like #6 in the world. Thanks for signing up! Some of Haugen's best fights and notable victories include wins over two Hall-of-Famers (Ray Mancini and Hector Camacho), Darren Brennan, Ray Garcia, Mark Brannon, Gert Bo Jacobsen, and Vinny Pazienza. He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. Whitaker: He was just so hard to hit. Haugen kindly agreed to speak to RingTV.com about the best he fought in 10 key categories. BoxingInsider.com: There was no doubt in my mind I won. BoxingInsider.com: Before your fight with Chavez in 1993, its reported that you made some rather derogatory remarks about Chavez, set the record straight. 2023 RING TV LIVE. Martnez had been the betting favorite in the bout, due partly to his previous victory over former WBC world champion Rolando Navarette in a non-title bout. He was held to a draw by two others: Pernell Whitaker and Miguel ngel Gonzlez. [6], He is ranked as the 17th best boxer of all time, pound for pound, by BoxRec,[7] #24 on ESPN's list of "50 Greatest Boxers of All Time",[8] and 18th on The Ring's "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years". a majority decision over reigning champion Jimmy Paul.[1]. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Professional career [ edit] Reading "Tough Man" inspired me to find several YouTube videos that featured Haugen fights.Greg Haugen was an exceptional talent. On March 17, 1990, he faced Meldrick Taylor, the undefeated IBF Light Welterweight Champion, in a title unification fight. Thats when Padilla took a point.. In 2002, The Ring ranked Chvez as the 18th greatest fighter of the last 80 years. If youre pulling away from a guy whos punching, theres a good chance youre not going to land flush. Haugen lost a close 15-round unanimous decision and, 30 years on, remains bitter about the result. In his next bout, Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout. The Referee was Firm but fair, Joe Cortez. His thing was get in, get out and not get hit. He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 61 years old group. After the fight, on his arrival to Mexico, the President Carlos Salinas de Gortari sent the special car reserved for the Pope to take him from the airport to the President's house. [9] In 2010 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011. While many hoped for an immediate rematch, Taylor opted to move up in weight in his next bout and the fighters did not meet again until 1994, when Chvez dominated and knocked out a faded Taylor in eight rounds. Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. BoxingInsider.com: Whats the future hold for you? Greg Haugen: The rule is that you only have to touch gloves in the first round. He was as shocked as everyone else that he won.. He had a broken nose, eye was shut. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Ali and Mancini are not committed yet. I always rooted for him. I had my head shaved every Saturday, and the guy who cut my hair, Tim Montgomery, was starting a boxing club. He lost the IBF lightweight title to Pernell Whitaker in 1989 by decision, it was his biggest paycheck at that time at $426,000.[3]. Very detailed round by round info for many of his fights. He wasnt unbeaten for no reason. Pernell Whitaker: Oh, Whitaker by far. From the rough streets of Auburn, Washington, to the amateur circuit, the bars of Alaska, to the professional ranks, and the championship level, Greg Haugen has excelled in pugilism. That fight ended in a draw. [4][5] Later that year Haugen lost a rematch with Camacho, again by split decision. Chvez blamed his loss on referee Richard Steele, who deducted two points from Chvez for low blows, which affected the difference on the scorecards. Steele defended his decision by saying that his concern is protecting a fighter, regardless of how much time is left in the round or the fight. I was laughing at him and it pissed him off. Discover Greg Haugens Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. However, the referee had seen enough by the fifth round and stopped it for a TKO victory for Chvez. When asked in an interview who was the greatest fighter he ever fought, Haugen replied, "Hands down, Pernell Whitaker." But for the longest time there was never any doubt in my mind that I could win every fight. April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. He was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. In 1989, Chvez defeated future champion Sammy Fuentes by tenth-round TKO. Haugen defeated Camacho via 12 round split-decision to win the WBO super-lightweight title. However despite my complaints I still enjoyed it, mainly because Greg's career was a worthy one at a time when boxers fought more frequently and against tougher opposition than is common today. On September 17, 2005, at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Chvez suffered a TKO loss to until then little-known Grover Wiley in the 115th bout of his career, retiring in his corner before the start of the 5th round, after injuring his right hand. They fought once (in '91) so it seems nobody was proofreading this book, not even the author himself before it was submitted for publication. On March 18, 1987, he defeated number one ranked challenger Francisco Tomas Da Cruz (27-1-0) by third-round knockout. He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 61 years old group. We need to keep them off the streets. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The Auburn, Washington native battled Hector Macho Camacho, Vinny Pazienza, Ray Mancini. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! BoxingInsider.com: You lost that title the following year to Pernell Whitaker, thoughts? When I see a man that has had enough, I'm stopping the fight. [36] Trainer Angelo Dundee said that Chvez had one of the strongest chins in boxing history. That probably would have finished the fight. On April 16, 1988, Chvez defeated number one ranked contender Rodolfo Aguilar (2001) by sixth-round technical knockout. And if you miss one of those right hands, youre wide open for a counter. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Whitaker: I fought a lot of good fighters. Lightweights - Heather Hardy vs. Taynna Cardoso, Ryan Garcia On Gervonta Davis: "Hes Explosive And Well Make Fireworks", Frank Warren's Sons Francis and George Warren to Promote their first boxing event, Subriel Matias Stops Jeremiah Ponce In Furious IBF Title Bout. Haugen took the fight on two or three days notice and was a substitute for Brett Summers. The bout was savored by more than 130,000 avid fans, who roared up a storm of support for El Gran Campeon Mexicano, defending his WBC super lightweight championship, with aplomb via a laced up fisticuff bomb. Chavez: He was pretty strong, plus he was coming down from 150-160 pounds to make 140. The author is obviously a fan and his respect for Haugen is obvious throughout but his tendency to repeat himself soon becomes irritating. . SMARTEST To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Youd go in the bars and I was fighting guys 225 pounds and I was 135 pounds, recalled Haugen. : This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Your boxing knowledge is off the charts. What a great book. I had a stiff jab. He had fast hands and fast feet. He was a real hard puncher. The final scores were 117111, 119-110 and 120-107 for Chvez. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight Championship in 1988. These three fights are the highlight of his career. He was too smart to do that. On December 8, 1990, he defeated the WBC mandatory challenger Kyung-Duk Ahn (29-1) by third-round knockout. The promoter, Dan Duva, had to talk him back into the ring. Total bouts 53, won 40, lost 10, draw 1. Hes undefeated as a Heavyweight right now. Greg Haugen fought a total of 53 times during his professional career. He retired for good after losing to Haugen. [28], Late in 2014, Julio Csar Chvez returned to the ring for an exhibition with Vicente Sagrestano in a bout aimed at collecting toys for poor children. : If I had been in better shape (and hadnt been going through) a nasty divorce it would have been a lot different, said the former champion ruefully. I thought I fought a couple fights too many anyways. Later that year, he unified the WBA and WBC belts by a technical decision win over champion Jos Luis Ramrez. I was the one who refused in the final round. At the start of the 12th round, Carlos Padilla (referee) was telling us to touch gloves and I said, No I dont want to touch gloves. BEST PUNCHER If you do hit them, you only usually do it once and theyre moving. Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021. Hector was more of a target. If Oscar didn't fight me, he would not have been anything in boxing." A 30-year old Greg Haugen (27-3, 13 KO) faced an undefeated Puerto Rican boxer Hector Camacho for the first time, who was 28 years old with a record of 38-0 for Camacho's WBO super-lightweight title. Greg Haugen made a name for himself in the 1980s and 90s fighting some of the biggest names in boxing. He was hard to hit. Ray was slow and he telegraphed everything.. He was 17-3-2 with 16 KOs. At 61 years old, Greg Haugen height is 1.68m and Weight 66kg. The following year Haugen met Pazienza again, winning the back the title via a unanimous decision. Chavez continued defending his Light Welterweight title and on December 18, 1993, he defeated British Commonwealth Light Welterweight Champion Andy Holligan (2100) by fifth-round TKO. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He holds records for most successful consecutive defenses of world titles (27), most title fights (37), most title-fight victories (31) and he is after Joe Louis (with 23) for most title defenses won by knockout (21). [2] He defended the title against Miguel Santana and future WBO welterweight champion Gert Bo Jacobsen. He was tough, confident, and cocky, but most importantly, he had superior boxing skills. He was quick and whenever you face a southpaw, its a whole different game. Camacho had lost to Haugen in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Haugen made his professional boxing debut at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982. His first world title fight came on June 7, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island, where he outpointed Greg Haugen over 15 rounds to become the IBF world lightweight champion. I was disgusted that they robbed me of my title, my first loss. [citation needed] On December 7, 2010, his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame was announced. Haugen was on a four-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. A 31-year old Greg Haugen (29-4, 14 KO) fought fellow American boxer Ray Mancini, who was 31 years old with a record of 29-4. Haugen would defeat Freddie Roach, the future Hall-of-Fame trainer, as well as Chris Calvin, who came close to inflicting Haugens first professional defeat. Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020. He later developed a cocaine habit. We have a lot of great fighters signed up; Norton, Foreman, Frazier, Duran, ect. I knocked him through the ropes and he finally went down. He lost his title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza by decision. 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