ref: Davey Pearl Robert Cox 143-143 Ed Levine 141-144 Art Lurie 142-143 . Later, however, when he moved to Alaska, the eager young fighter switched to a new combat sport. 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? Try here or [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. Prior to the bout, there were concerns about how Chvez would handle the move up in weight. Round by round detail of all of Greg's best fights. The New York Times reported: "From the opening bell, it was clear that Mancini no longer had a snap to his . Greg Haugen made a name for himself in the 1980s and 90s fighting some of the biggest names in boxing. He was the type of guy who never really got hurt. BoxingInsider.com: What about your title fight with Jimmy Paul, how confident were you going in? When you have a good jab that adds one more punch to your arsenal. He is now the IBF lightweight world champion. He got mad about me not wanting to touch his gloves and tried to sucker-punch me. 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. 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. On September 12, 1992, Chvez faced WBO Light Welterweight Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho (41-1-0, 18 KOs) in a highly anticipated bout. Haugen made his debut against Noel Arriesgado at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982, defeating Arriesgado via 3 round PTS. Chvez has fought multiple exhibition bouts for charitable causes. The fight was close on the scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? 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. Calvin: The guy he fought before me, (Shawn Thomas, died from injuries sustained in the bout). He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 61 years old group. Whitaker was in his prime; he was a little quicker. According to our Database, He has no children. 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]. We need to keep them off the streets. He had a broken nose, eye was shut. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Greg Haugen is one of my favorite fighters and a crazy life story, I was just expecting more. On September 14, 1991, Chvez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie Smith. BoxingInsider.com: Whats the future hold for you? I still consider Whitaker the best skilled I fought though, Chavez number two. Please try again. Julio Cesar Chavez boxer. [30], During the late part of his career, Chvez struggled with drug addiction and alcohol abuse. BoxingInsider.com: What has Greg Haugen been doing in retirement from the ring? Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. The next day, however, his manager, Ramn Felix, consulted with the Mexican boxing commission, and after further review, the result was overturned and Chvez was declared the winner. Were having a dinner in August to benefit Autism. I think I was like 320-25 as an amateur. Greg Haugen: I was pretty disappointed at that time with my management. boxrec notes: Haugen's purse was $500,000, and Mancini's was $450,000. Haugen lost to Whitaker via 12 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF lightweight title. Haugen was born in Auburn, Washington in the summer of 1960. Please try your request again later. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. Over the next four or five rounds, I just continued to tag him and he wouldnt go down. So many names came up that I hadnt thought about in a long time. We dont have much information about Hes past relationship and any previous engaged. Haugen believes that it was his career-best win. 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. He had good handspeed. [33], Chvez's brother, Rafael Chvez Gonzlez, was murdered on Sunday, June 25, 2017, during a robbery at one of Rafael's businesses.[34]. Greg Haugen: I worked for awhile for an Indian tribe, working for their boxing program. Tough Man: The Greg Haugen Story, peel the intriguing onion of the man they called, 'Mutt," boxings career. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Hector was more of a target. For all the details about Haugen's world title wins and defenses refer to "Greg Haugen World Titles". Hands down, Pernell was the best by far. Switch to interactive mode Greg Haugen's Record Greg Haugen is a retired American professional boxer. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 5 months and 30 days. Greg Haugen: Never, none! I miss the competition the most. [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. The Auburn, Washington native battled Hector Macho Camacho, Vinny Pazienza, Ray Mancini. That probably would have finished the fight. 1960) is a retired American boxer. : On this day, legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. The bout was savored by more than 130,000 . 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. Opponents Jeff Bumpus, Freddie Roach, Chris Calvin, Edwin Curet, Tony The Tiger Lopez, and Jimmy Paul, all give their stories of what it was like to fight against Greg. Please try again. "[6] This generated a huge uproar in the Mexican community and ignited publicity for the bout. 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. (Laughs), Haugen said of how he spends his time. In a career spanning 17 years and 1 month, Greg Haugen fought 53 times with 40 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Chavez then faced Meldrick Taylor in a rematch, four years after their historic first fight. Whitaker: Whitaker was the fastest by far. Haugen lost a close 15-round unanimous decision and, 30 years on, remains bitter about the result. In his first defense, Haugen ventured to Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza. It's almost like the author tried to hard, it just doesn't flow. He suffered his first loss against Vinny Pazienza via 15 round unanimous decision on June 7, 1987, which ended his 19-fight win streak. An elbow injury to Chvez has forced postponement of his fight with Gonzlez. I would have liked a bit more on his personal life as he went through his career. 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. They were throwing me to the wolves every fight. The rematch followed and Haugen was able to turn the tables on his rival: I turned around and got in better shape. And if you miss one of those right hands, youre wide open for a counter. 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. Theyd say, He weighs this much. 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. After the head cut, during round eight, the referee called for the doctor, who then stopped the fight. It was the first of three fights between two men who disliked each other intensely. [16] On July 7, 1985, Chavez defeated former and future champion Roger Mayweather via a second-round knockout. Thats a tough call. For the first time, hear his own words about his boxing career. The next big bout came in April 1992 against Ray Mancini. The kid from Auburn dominated the much larger "Crusher" in a fight I'll never forget. I remember he tagged me in the first round and it was the first time I blacked out. Total bouts 53, won 40, lost 10, draw 1. If you do hit them, you only usually do it once and theyre moving. When you fight a guy like Chavez, you have to be 100%. Something went wrong. 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. He is currently single. Did Camacho give away the decision by refusing to touch your gloves? After regaining his title, Haugen made successful defenses against Miguel Santana and Gert Bo Jacobson. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. Greg Haugen's professional boxing career spanned more than 17 years from 1982 to 1999. I cant complain.. Julio Csar Chvez was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Obregn, Sonora, Mexico. event bout wiki. The 80,000 that saw Froch . Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. 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. So, how much is Greg Haugen worth at the age of 61 years old? Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. 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 his 12th fight, on March 4, 1980, Chvez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacn, Sinaloa. If you love boxing and the real life Rocky story, this is it. Thats when Padilla took a point.. Haugen won all 24 of his Toughman contests before returning to boxing. 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. If youre pulling away from a guy whos punching, theres a good chance youre not going to land flush. BEST DEFENSE He is ranked as the 17th best boxer of all time, pound for pound, by BoxRec, #24 on ESPN's list of "50 Greatest Boxers of All Time", and 18th on The Ring's "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years". Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. On June 7, 1996, Chvez faced Oscar De La Hoya. He didnt hit very hard, but he was a pin-point puncher. I will fight De La Hoya for a lot of money, and then retire."[25][26]. BoxingInsider.com: You had fifteen fights after Chavez, retiring after the Nave fight in 1999. Sat on my ass! Haugen was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 5 cm reach advantage. EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Tyson Fury On Brother Tommy: "If He Loses To Jake Paul Then Hes Finished With The Boxing", Boxing Insider Fight Night: 8 Rds. The two faced one another in a rubber match 10 years later, which Chvez won. Both had supreme footwork. [19] On June 4, 1988, he won against former two-time champion Rafael Limn by scoring a seventh-round TKO. Hector "Macho" Camacho takes on Greg Haugen for the WBO Jr. Welterweight Title in the first fight of an HBO World Championship Boxing Doubleheader. The two fighters nearly exchanged blows during a press conference after Rosario threatened to send Chvez back to Mexico in a coffin. Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. BoxingInsider.com: What about the decision in the first Pazienza fight.. Did you think you won that fight? :
