The third fight, he ran for 10 rounds and they gave it to him.. Haugen was staggered in round three. The kid from Auburn dominated the much larger "Crusher" in a fight I'll never forget. DISCLAIMER: Data may be outdated or incorrect, use at your own discretion. www.martialbot.com/boxing/g/greg-haugen.html. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. He didnt really like to stand in front of you and get hit. "BOXING; Haugen Regains I.B.F. Mayweather did not come out of his corner after the tenth round, giving Chavez the TKO win. Haugen was challenging Chavez' WBC super-lightweight title. In his next bout, he won the WBC Light Welterweight title by defeating Roger Mayweather for a second time. Pernell Whitaker: Oh, Whitaker by far. Auburn fighter Greg Haugen, a former lightweight world champion, fought Hector Camacho twice in 1991, each boxer winning a split decision. Greg Haugen: I was in better shape, just beat him up. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight Championship in 1988. After unifying the titles, Chvez engaged in a busy series of title defenses and non-title fights. On fight night, a record 132,247 fans turned up at the Azteca Stadium for what turned out to be a public flogging. [9] In 2010 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011. He was 88-0, but hes fought a lot of Tijuana taxi drivers. Haugen made his debut against Noel Arriesgado at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982, defeating Arriesgado via 3 round PTS. Haugen lost the title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. The New York Times reported: "From the opening bell, it was clear that Mancini no longer had a snap to his . I remember he tagged me in the first round and it was the first time I blacked out. BoxingInsider.com: What about the first Camacho fight, winning the WBO title. 1960) is a retired American boxer. It was kind of my protest fight, a boycott against management. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! He was fast. Subscribe. If I can use my name or celebrity to help them then why the hell not! 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. (Camacho) jumped in and tried to hit me. BoxingInsider.com: What about the decision in the first Pazienza fight.. Did you think you won that fight? HBO Punchstat showed Rosario landing 263 of 731 punches thrown in the fight (36%) and Chavez 450 of 743 (61%). Chavez vacated his WBA and WBC Lightweight titles in order to move up to the super lightweight division. He trained under Jim Montgomery.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 . BoxingInsider.com: You had fifteen fights after Chavez, retiring after the Nave fight in 1999. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. BoxingInsider.com: What is the Greg Haugen Foundation I have heard about? Haugen was on a four-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and with an 18-0 record, received a title shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986.. His 1993 fight with Greg Haugen featured trash talk from Haugen, who derided Chavez's 82-fight unbeaten streak as consisting mostly of "Tijuana taxi drivers that my mother could have knocked out" and insisting that "There aren't 130,000 Mexicans who can afford tickets" to see the fight in Estadio Azteca. Covers the man well but quite a few writing errors. Professional career [ edit] Did Camacho give away the decision by refusing to touch your gloves? Chvez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively. 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. In the eyes of many experts, Whitaker waited for Chvez to age. BoxingInsider.com: What were paydays like back in the early years of your pro career? I was at the Pines Club in Anchorage for the legendary tough man battle between the "Yukon Crusher" and young Greg Haugen. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. We have estimated Greg Haugens net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Greg Haugen: Just to watch for Jante Willis. He was the better man, said Haugen, who lost a wide 12-round unanimous decision in Whitakers home state of Virginia. Centro de Espectculos Alamar, Tijuana, Mexico, Plaza de Toros Monumental, Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. Total bouts 59, won 50, lost 8, draw 1 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. Photo by THE RING Archive. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Great job Anthony. At 61 years old, Greg Haugen height is 1.68m and Weight 66kg. Greg's rise to the title is described in great detail from the time he first laced em up and age 5. On December 5, 1986, Haugen captured the IBF lightweight title with He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. I miss the competition the most. BoxingInsider.com: What about your title fight with Jimmy Paul, how confident were you going in? He is a former 2-weight-class world champion. At the giant Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the attendance record for a boxing match was shattered. He retired in 1999 with a record of 40101 (2 NC). [10][11] He is the father of current boxers Omar Chvez and former WBC middleweight champion Julio Csar Chvez Jr.[12][13][14]. He squared himself up a little more than Pernell did. Hector "Macho" Camacho takes on Greg Haugen for the WBO Jr. Welterweight Title in the first fight of an HBO World Championship Boxing Doubleheader. Damgaard was on a 14-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage over Haugen. I also am training a good fighter named Jante Willis; they call him Rock Steady. 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. Please try your request again later. We hope to sign a promotional contract soon. We have to get the Heavyweight title back in the USA. In 1989, Chvez defeated future champion Sammy Fuentes by tenth-round TKO. 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. Chavez: He was pretty strong, plus he was coming down from 150-160 pounds to make 140. I talked to him the whole fight and had him so frustrated cause he couldnt hit me. My dad was a Marine, and I was pretty small, got picked on a lot. He was always moving. He didnt hit very hard, but he was a pin-point puncher. BoxRec: BoxRec is not under the control of any governing or sanctioning body, data may be incomplete/inaccurate. Haugen lost to Damgaard via 6th round RTD. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 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). Both the boxers were of the same height but Whitaker had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. Greg Haugen: Never, none! Hands down, Pernell was the best by far. They wanted him to fight Chavez anyway and I knew something was up, that I wouldnt get the decision. Haugen, who is now 57 years old, never fought for a world title again and retired with a (40-10-1, 19 KOs) record. Various members of the American media, including The Ring and Sports Illustrated, were critical of the decision. Within seconds of the opening round, Chavez dropped Haugen with a straight right hand, but rather than dispatching him quickly, pulled back with the intent of punishing him for his pre-fight remarks. The Whitaker team, among them Lou Duva, told The Ring that they did not want a fight against Chavez in those days. When you fight a guy like Chavez, you have to be 100%. There was a reporter asking me if I was scared of Chavez. Prior to the bout, Chavez indicated that he was considering retirement: "I've had a lot of problems with my arms, with my knees. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The 80,000 that saw Froch . Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. He also has a daughter, Nicole Chavez, who is a participant on the Telemundo television reality show, La Casa de los Famosos. 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]. Delivered as the bell sounded, the blow was ruled a disqualification in the ring and Ruiz was declared the winner. Haugen lost to Paz via 10 round unanimous decision. 50 on Ring Magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". At 19 years old, he took bronze at the Olympic trials in 1980 and captured countless regional belts. In their 2nd fight, a 27-year old Greg Haugen (20-1, 10 KO) faced Vinny Pazienza again, who was now 25 years old with a record of 23-1 for Pazienza's IBF lightweight title. Twenty ex-champions so far. but I wasnt in any kind of shape for that fight. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. In the buildup, Haugen was up to his old tricks. Chavez then faced Meldrick Taylor in a rematch, four years after their historic first fight. For more details about these defeats, refer to "All of Greg Haugen's losses". I enjoyed his fights, but his career was underrated, he never got the credit he deserved. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. In his next bout, Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a blow that knocked Ruiz out. Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022. When I fought him I was training on cocaine and vodka, going through a bad divorce. Chvez got into rehab several times until he recovered. Greg Haugen: The rule is that you only have to touch gloves in the first round. They were throwing me to the wolves every fight. I thought the book gave a great insight to Haugans childhood and development as a fighter. On September 14, 1991, Chvez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie Smith. He was held to a draw by two others: Pernell Whitaker and Miguel ngel Gonzlez. In his 12th fight, on March 4, 1980, Chvez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacn, Sinaloa. 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. Of his total 40 wins, 19 of them were via KO (47.5%). He had good handspeed. Haugen has won three world titles at two weight classes. No Import Fees Deposit & $12.25 Shipping to France. Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico, Retained WBC and IBF light welterweight titles. 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. 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. The only thing I said was a couple remarks about his wife. I thought I won as well, a lot more that the first one! 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. And if you miss one of those right hands, youre wide open for a counter. Its sad because we used to put some of the worlds best fighters out of this area but we havent done that since me. In a pro career that started in 1982 and stretched into late 1999, Haugen finished with a record of 40-10-1 with 19 KOs, winning the IBF lightweight title in 1986. A really great story! The book was a good read especially if your a huge boxing fan. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Were having a dinner in August to benefit Autism. I was the one who refused in the final round. If your a fan of boxing you will love this book! Chris Calvin: I wasnt known as a one-punch knockout guy. The fight was fiercely contested when they collided heads, opening a large cut over Chvez's eyebrow in the seventh round. Haugen decisioned Paul to become the IBF Lightweight champ. Chavez won his first two bouts in 1999 before losing to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision. He was the quickest fighter I fought. He was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. [17] He successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title a total of nine times. On August 3, 1986, Chavez won a twelve-round majority decision over former WBA and future IBF Super Featherweight champion Rocky Lockridge in Monte Carlo. He also lost to three champions: Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu. Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020. He retired for good after losing to Haugen. He knows I won because he was halfway to his dressing room and they had to bring him back. The two fighters nearly exchanged blows during a press conference after Rosario threatened to send Chvez back to Mexico in a coffin. So I beat him in New Jersey instead. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Whitaker: He was just so hard to hit. He was such a good technician. Box-pro division: light status: inactive bouts: 53: rounds: . A multiple-time world champion in three weight divisions,[4] Chvez was listed by The Ring magazine as the world's best boxer, pound for pound, from 1990 to 1993. After his fight with Camacho; Haugen tested positive for marijuana and was fined $25,000. Any comments about the failed drug test? Greg Haugen: I made a couple remarks, but there were a lot of remarks attributed to me that were made by Don King. Under WBC rules, Randall lost one point, giving Chvez the technical victory. I was mad, pissed off because I was the champ and I am fighting on the road again. Working with kids is great, much better than adults. The fight was close on the scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record. , Paperback We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. After a 2001 victory over Terry Thomas in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, Chvez retired. So the way I look at it, do it once its luck, and do it twice its skill. I never needed people to know me or to get rich. BoxingInsider.com: Give me your thoughts on the second Camacho fight, losing the title? The WBC ordered an immediate rematch and Chvez regained the title on a split technical decision in May 1994. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. BoxingInsider.com: Whats the future hold for you? 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. [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". BoxingInsider.com: Ever any thoughts of a comeback? List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. : 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. After stopping Mancini in seven rounds, Haugen stayed active with a couple of wins to set up a bout with Julio Cesar Chavez in Mexico City. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. 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. I really don't want to extend myself much longer", Chvez said. He is currently single. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 5 months and 30 days. Whitaker was on a one-fight win streak with 10 KO wins. In the early 80's when Greg Haugen was coming up, I was still in High School. I just took out my anger on him. He has been stopped three times and lost seven times via decision. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. 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. He is not dating anyone. 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. Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021. He was quick and whenever you face a southpaw, its a whole different game. Until their eventual rematch in 1998, Chvez would always state that De La Hoya had not defeated him, but that a gash that he had suffered in training was the real cause of the stoppage of the fight. Life was difficult when his father left a couple of years later, leaving only his mother to take care of the family. "[15] He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and he then moved to Tijuana to pursue a professional career. 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. Instead, Randall knocked him down for the first time in his career and went on to win a split decision and Chvez lost the title to Randall. Thank you so much. That probably would have finished the fight. Chvez has fought multiple exhibition bouts for charitable causes. His last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Paul Nave on December 17, 1999. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Greg Haugen made a name for himself in the 1980s and 90s fighting some of the biggest names in boxing. In their 3rd fight, a 29-year old Greg Haugen (25-2, 13 KO) fought Vinny Pazienza again, who was now 27 years old with a record of 28-4. 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. Later that year, he defeated Frankie Mitchell (29-1) by fourth-round TKO. I got hit early in the first round and it took my legs away.. Over the next four or five rounds, I just continued to tag him and he wouldnt go down. Chvez won six world titles in three weight divisions: WBC Super Featherweight (1984), WBA Lightweight (1987), WBC Lightweight (1988), WBC Light Welterweight (1989), IBF Light Welterweight (1990) and WBC Light Welterweight (1994) for the second time. Originally published May 21, 2011 at 10:00 pm Updated May 22, 2011 at 12:01 am. He was one of six children and started boxing at five years old to protect himself from bullies. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. [citation needed] Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, stated that Chvez was one of the greatest fighters of his generation and top five of all time from his point of view. Haugen won all 24 of his Toughman contests before returning to boxing. ref: Davey Pearl Robert Cox 143-143 Ed Levine 141-144 Art Lurie 142-143 . I guess it didnt help that I came into the ring to Born In The USA! Haugen lost to Whitaker via 12 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF lightweight title. He later developed a cocaine habit. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Info about the boxer Greg Haugen, debut 1982-11-04. The Chavez fight is one of Haugens biggest career regrets. BoxingInsider.com: After a division-record 18 consecutive defenses of his light welterweight title, Chvez (870) moved up one more weight division to challenge Pernell Whitaker (321) for his WBC Welterweight title in September 1993. After two defenses, Haugen lost the title to Pernell Whitaker. world super-middleweight title rematch with George Groves at Wembley Stadium broke the British post-War record for a boxing record. He wasnt unbeaten for no reason. So, how much is Greg Haugen worth at the age of 61 years old? I sparred with him in 1981 in Alaska, I studied him a lot so I thought I beat him easily. Im trying to make enough money to build a hospital or somewhere families can go to get all the help they need, under one roof. Macho was already looking ahead to a showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez, but Haugen hadnt read the script. April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. "[23] Chvez stated after the fight: "I felt I was forcing the fight he just kept holding me too much, he was throwing too many low blows too. Every day you wake up is a good day! In a career spanning 17 years and 1 month, Greg Haugen fought 53 times with 40 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Greg Haugen: I got him to do it again in this fight, out of frustration. I always rooted for him. Thats a tough call. I just miss the competition the most. Both the boxers were of the same height but Whitaker had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. BoxingInsider.com: Before your fight with Chavez in 1993, its reported that you made some rather derogatory remarks about Chavez, set the record straight. In his next bout, Chavez defeated three-time champion Tony Lopez. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. If you love boxing and the real life Rocky story, this is it. All rights reserved. On November 21, 1987, Chvez moved up to the lightweight division and faced WBA Lightweight Champion Edwin Rosario. Haugen was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. World champions whom Chvez defeated include Jose Luis Ramrez, Rafael Limn, Rocky Lockridge, Meldrick Taylor, Roger Mayweather, Lonnie Smith, Sammy Fuentes, Hctor "Macho" Camacho, Juan Laporte, Edwin Rosario, Greg Haugen, Tony Lpez, Giovanni Parisi, Joey Gamache and Frankie Randall, who had taken the WBC Light Welterweight belt from Chvez just four months earlier. I was still real mad about the first fight and went after him big time. Its dear to my heart because it has affected my family also. Tough Man: The Greg Haugen Story, peel the intriguing onion of the man they called, 'Mutt," boxings career. : I think that I fought Pernell (when) he was coming up. He asked my dad to let me start there, I became pretty good. . Learn more. Theyd ask, How much you weigh? and theyd find another guy. In his first defense, Haugen ventured to Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza. My mindset wasnt there. 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