He defended the title against Miguel Santana and future WBO welterweight champion Gert Bo Jacobsen.He lost the IBF Lightweight title to Pernell Whitaker in 1989 by decision, it was his biggest paycheck at that time at $426,000.On February 23, 1991, he captured the WBO Light Welterweight Title with an upset victory over then undefeated Hector Camacho by split decision, an outcome that resulted from Camacho being deducted a point for illegally hitting Haugen when Haugen refused to touch gloves at the beginning of the last round. Thats a tough call. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Its dear to my heart because it has affected my family also. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight Championship in 1988. Chvez responded by saying, "I really hate him bad. After the bout, Sports Illustrated ran the headline, "Time To Hail Csar: WBA Lightweight Champion Csar Chvez of Mexico may be the world's best fighter."[18]. BOXING SKILLS Greg Haugen: Never, none! [citation needed]. That was all I said, Don King said the rest to promote the fight and sell tickets. Haugen kindly agreed to speak to RingTV.com about the best he fought in 10 key categories. He was one of six children and started boxing at five years old to protect himself from bullies. By his last professional fight on December 17, 1999, Haugen's boxing record stood at 40-10-1 (19 KO wins, 3 KO losses). He was a very polished southpaw. I had my head shaved every Saturday, and the guy who cut my hair, Tim Montgomery, was starting a boxing club. I thought I fought a couple fights too many anyways. Greg Haugen: I was real confident in every fight, up to my later fights, when my skill began to go. The rematch followed and Haugen was able to turn the tables on his rival: I turned around and got in better shape. "[15][dubious discuss][dead link]. For all the details about Haugen's world title wins and defenses refer to "Greg Haugen World Titles". Overall, he had a good career. They fought once (in '91) so it seems nobody was proofreading this book, not even the author himself before it was submitted for publication. We had a rematch clause that he would go to my town for a rematch and he wouldnt honor it. Chavez vacated his WBA and WBC Lightweight titles in order to move up to the super lightweight division. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. His fight record was 89 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw before his first professional loss to Frankie Randall in 1994, before which he had an 87-fight win streak until his draw with Pernell Whitaker in 1993. My mindset was in no place it should have been. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Chavez: He was pretty strong, plus he was coming down from 150-160 pounds to make 140. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. On September 12, 1992, Chvez faced WBO Light Welterweight Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho (41-1-0, 18 KOs) in a highly anticipated bout. I was disgusted that they robbed me of my title, my first loss. Chvez's 1993 win over Greg Haugen at the Estadio Azteca set the record for the largest attendance for an outdoor boxing match: 136,274. Chavez spoke about his sparring session with De La Hoya six years before their first fight and stated: "I sparred with him and dropped him in the second round with a right hand. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022. And if you miss one of those right hands, youre wide open for a counter. In their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 30-year old Greg Haugen (28-3, 13 KO) faced Hector Camacho again, who was now 28 years old with a record of 38-1 in a super-lightweight title defense fight. Haugen retired from professional boxing with a record of 40-10-1, which included 19 knockout wins and three losses via knockout, and three title wins. Anthony "Zute" George goes into great detail on the career of Haugen with thoughts from many fighters and Boxing people that were there when it all happened. Greg Haugen: Were up and going now, the website is up and going to, its www.greghaugenfoundation.com. BoxingInsider.com: Whats the future hold for you? With about 30 seconds left in the 12th round, he landed a hard straight right hand on the chin of Taylor, which hurt him badly. He is from American. By his last fight, his KO ratio was at 37.3%. Heavy blood flow prompted the doctor to stop the fight in the fourth round. Flip a coin (laughs). A 33-year old Greg Haugen (34-5, 18 KO) fought fellow American boxer Tony Lopez, who was 31 years old with a record of 44-4-1. Boxing Paul Nave: Forever Entwined with Greg Haugen Al's Wingman May 25, 2009 You probably don't recognize the name Paul Nave (17-8-1) unless you followed Greg Haugen's career very closely.. BoxingInsider.com: What about the decision in the first Pazienza fight.. Did you think you won that fight? About one in every eight people I talk to are affected. ref: Davey Pearl Robert Cox 143-143 Ed Levine 141-144 Art Lurie 142-143 . Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! A really great story! Haugen defeated Camacho via 12 round split-decision to win the WBO super-lightweight title. I hit him with a few big shots in the sixth, which I believe is the round I stopped him in. Greg Haugen: I cant really judge that, I know he was one of the better fighters I fought. I wasnt in a position to where I could take any shots. Try again. Afterwards, Haugen famously said, They must have been very tough taxi drivers.. I also am training a good fighter named Jante Willis; they call him Rock Steady. Greg Haugen is a retired American professional boxer. If you love boxing and the real life Rocky story, this is it. Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. Haugen made his debut against Noel Arriesgado at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982, defeating Arriesgado via 3 round PTS. Haugen took the fight on two or three days notice and was a substitute for Brett Summers. The kid from Auburn dominated the much larger "Crusher" in a fight I'll never forget. He was a real hard puncher. I got hit early in the first round and it took my legs away.. Chvez made his professional debut at age 17. Haugen never again challenged for a major belt. A 28-year old Greg Haugen (23-1, 11 KO) faced fellow American boxer Pernell Whitaker, who was 25 years old with a record of 16-1 in a lightweight title defense fight. The jab doesnt usually work; its more right hands and left hooks. Greg Haugen Height, Weight & Measurements. I didnt have hardly a mark, a little cut over my eye from a head butt. On February 20, 1993, he challenged Mexican legend Julio Csar Chvez for the WBC light welterweight title at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, a fight attended by 132,247 spectators. In his next bout, he defeated former champion Juan Laporte by a twelve-round unanimous decision. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. He was born in Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960. The author is obviously a fan and his respect for Haugen is obvious throughout but his tendency to repeat himself soon becomes irritating. A record crowd of 132,247 had paid to witness the fight between Haugen, a former world champion, and Chavez, unbeaten in 84 fights and holding a world title at his third different weight. [9] In 2010 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011. External Links BEST CHIN Please try your request again later. On November 21, 1987, Chvez moved up to the lightweight division and faced WBA Lightweight Champion Edwin Rosario. Julio Cesar Chavez v Greg Haugen . He squared himself up a little more than Pernell did. They wanted him to fight Chavez anyway and I knew something was up, that I wouldnt get the decision. As Steele put it, "I stopped it because Meldrick had took a lot of good shots, a lot of hard shots, and it was time for it to stop. The fight was scheduled for Oct 25th 1997. (Laughs), Haugen said of how he spends his time. A rematch took place three months later and this time it was Camacho who was awarded a split decision. As you will see if you read the book, a lot of fighter's underestimated Haugen, before they lost to him. He was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. 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]. Under WBC rules, Randall lost one point, giving Chvez the technical victory. . Haugen's legacy is likely best defined by the Chavez fight, but not for his performance in the ring. [10][11] He is the father of current boxers Omar Chvez and former WBC middleweight champion Julio Csar Chvez Jr.[12][13][14]. When asked in an interview who was the greatest fighter he ever fought, Haugen replied, "Hands down, Pernell Whitaker." Sure enough, on the tape of the fight, we just missed that left hook. [4][5] Later that year Haugen lost a rematch with Camacho, again by split decision. Reading "Tough Man" inspired me to find several YouTube videos that featured Haugen fights.Greg Haugen was an exceptional talent. Theres not many quality fighters around here. Thank you so much. Haugen had 10 losses. Haugen would defeat Freddie Roach, the future Hall-of-Fame trainer, as well as Chris Calvin, who came close to inflicting Haugen's first professional defeat. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Haugen was challenging Chavez' WBC super-lightweight title. 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. Of his total 40 wins, 19 of them were via KO (47.5%). On January 1, 1985, Chavez scored a third-round technical knockout over Manny Hernandez in an exhibition bout staged in Mexico City, Mexico to garner money for the victims of a 1984 gas explosion in Mexico. Very detailed round by round info for many of his fights. He asked my dad to let me start there, I became pretty good. Haugen retired in 1999 with a 40-10-1 record. The 80,000 that saw Froch . Later that year Haugen lost a rematch with Camacho, again by split decision.In 1992, he captured the vacant NABF light welterweight title with a knockout win over Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. , ISBN-10 Camacho was deducted a point for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th and final round. BoxingInsider.com: What is the Greg Haugen Foundation I have heard about? In 1992, he captured the vacant NABF light welterweight title with a knockout win over Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. 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. Every time he threw the left hand, I wouldnt be there, recalled Haugen. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. He was held to a draw by two others: Pernell Whitaker and Miguel ngel Gonzlez. Haugen (right) absorbs a left hook from Pazienza. Hed get real low in front of you and he shrank the target. Sad to hear after all those amazing accomplishments he now lives on social security. The final scores were 117111, 119-110 and 120-107 for Chvez. [16] On July 7, 1985, Chavez defeated former and future champion Roger Mayweather via a second-round knockout. The result of the fight was a controversial majority draw, allowing Chvez to remain undefeated with Whitaker retaining his title. 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. After that, I followed his career, and when Greg later became a world champion, I wasn't surprised. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. In a career spanning 17 years and 1 month, Greg Haugen fought 53 times with 40 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. I had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile. On May 28, 2005, Chvez once again stepped into a boxing ring, outpointing Ivan Robinson in ten rounds at the Staples Center (this fight was televised by Showtime Championship Boxing). BoxingInsider.com: How good was Chavez, he is always ranked highly pound for pound? Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. The fight was fiercely contested when they collided heads, opening a large cut over Chvez's eyebrow in the seventh round. Since the late 1980s, Chvez stated several times that he wanted a fight against Whitaker. Id probably give the call to Hector. Money was bad back then. His thing was get in, get out and not get hit. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. Sat on my ass! BoxingInsider.com: You had fifteen fights after Chavez, retiring after the Nave fight in 1999. Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. Chvez came from a poor family and became a boxer for money, he stated: "I saw my mom working, ironing, and washing people's clothes, and I promised her I would give her a house someday, and she would never have that job again. We need to keep them off the streets. [{"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"}]. He didnt hit very hard, but he was a pin-point puncher. The Referee was Firm but fair, Joe Cortez. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old? He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. Haugen defeated Paz via 15 round unanimous decision to win the IBF lightweight title. "[20] The Ring named it the "Fight of the Year" for 1990 and later the "Fight of the Decade" for the 1990s. Whitaker: Whitaker was the fastest by far. 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]. In the buildup, Haugen was up to his old tricks. Furyously licks Klits. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Read the testimonies of Hall of Famers Jeff Fenech, Al Bernstein, Kathy Duva, Don King, and Pernell Whitaker. That probably would have finished the fight. Haugen, who is now 57 years old, never fought for a world title again and retired with a (40-10-1, 19 KOs) record. It's good to see a boxer like Greg Haugen get a book dedicated to his impressive career. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Whitaker: I fought a lot of good fighters. Please try again. In 1991 he upset Hector Macho Camacho for the WBO Light Welterweight title, only to lose it later that year to Camacho in a rematch. I thought the book gave a great insight to Haugans childhood and development as a fighter. In 1995, he defeated former and future Light Welterweight Champion Giovanni Parisi. [36] Trainer Angelo Dundee said that Chvez had one of the strongest chins in boxing history. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Chris Calvin: I wasnt known as a one-punch knockout guy. I just didnt throw many punches and lost. Whitaker was on a one-fight win streak with 10 KO wins. When I see a man that has had enough, I'm stopping the fight. Jerry Bo has known former lightweight world . So the way I look at it, do it once its luck, and do it twice its skill. Sports Illustrated put Pernell Whitaker on the cover of its next magazine with a one word title, "Robbed! Twenty ex-champions so far. It was an out and out robbery. Greg Haugens income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. We have estimated Greg Haugens net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Greg Haugen 40: 10: 1: 19 KOs 3 KOs; wiki. I always rooted for him. This book this book is written about my brothers boxing career met Anthony on several occasions not enough grit!! An old friend tries to bring Greg Haugen's story to the big screen. I was at the Pines Club in Anchorage for the legendary tough man battle between the "Yukon Crusher" and young Greg Haugen. Haugen had his first world title fight at the age of 26 on December 5, 1986 after 19 professional fights, against Jimmy Paul for the lightweight IBF title. There was a reporter asking me if I was scared of Chavez. Haugen believes that it was his career-best win. He was obviously the favorite, in his town. On December 5, 1986, Haugen captured the International Boxing Federation Lightweight Title with a majority decision over reigning champion Jimmy Paul.He lost his title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza by decision. His defense was good. He was too smart to do that. I didnt hit Chavez enough to test my power. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. "[24] There was no rematch. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. Julio, won with a clobbering emotionally charged TKO after five torrid rounds and knockdowns in the first and then in that fateful fifth, of his brave but blitzed and shellshocked opponent . Afterwards, Haugen remarked: "They must have been very tough taxi drivers." His father, Rodolfo Chavez, worked for the railroad, and Julio grew up in an abandoned railroad car with his five sisters and four brothers. Boxing is not a sport that you can be mediocre in or you will get hurt. [31], Chvez is the father of Omar Chvez and former WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Csar Chvez, Jr.[32] He works as an analyst for ESPN and TV Azteca, and spends his time between Mexico and the United States, where he owns businesses and properties. In the eyes of many experts, Whitaker waited for Chvez to age. They're not Hall of Fame numbers, but there's a few Hall-of-Famers on his dance card. He wasnt unbeaten for no reason. I knocked him through the ropes and he finally went down. Your boxing knowledge is off the charts. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Later that year, he defended his title against number one ranked challenger David Kamau, despite suffering a cut in the opening round. A lot have parents, one parent, that needs to work, and the kids are left alone. Great job Anthony. 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. This was Mancini's first fight in three years and just his second fight in seven years. Mayweather did not come out of his corner after the tenth round, giving Chavez the TKO win. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. He was 88-0, but hes fought a lot of Tijuana taxi drivers. On March 17, 1990, he faced Meldrick Taylor, the undefeated IBF Light Welterweight Champion, in a title unification fight. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Chavez defeated him in the eighth round by a knockout that sent Taylor from one side of the ring to the other. He has four children and two grandchildren and is thankfully free from the cocaine habit that once threatened to destroy his life and career. Prior to the bout, there were concerns about how Chvez would handle the move up in weight. 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