I had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile. Chvez has fought multiple exhibition bouts for charitable causes. They wanted him to fight Chavez anyway and I knew something was up, that I wouldnt get the decision. The next big bout came in April 1992 against Ray Mancini. BoxRec: BoxRec is not under the control of any governing or sanctioning body, data . 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. Great job Anthony. I never needed people to know me or to get rich. I feel I really got to know Haugan as a person by reading this book. Professional career [ edit] If you do hit them, you only usually do it once and theyre moving. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Haugen was staggered in round three. At the end of the fight, he ended up walking out of the ring. It's good to see a boxer like Greg Haugen get a book dedicated to his impressive career. On April 16, 1988, Chvez defeated number one ranked contender Rodolfo Aguilar (2001) by sixth-round technical knockout. "[15][dubious discuss][dead link]. The author is obviously a fan and his respect for Haugen is obvious throughout but his tendency to repeat himself soon becomes irritating. Any comments about the failed drug test? Please try again. Chvez would ultimately give a career-defining performance as he defeated Rosario by an eleventh-round TKO to win the title. He was the better man, said Haugen, who lost a wide 12-round unanimous decision in Whitakers home state of Virginia. Hector "Macho" Camacho takes on Greg Haugen for the WBO Jr. Welterweight Title in the first fight of an HBO World Championship Boxing Doubleheader. Macho was already looking ahead to a showdown with Julio Cesar Chavez, but Haugen hadnt read the script. Photo by THE RING Archive. And he wouldnt dream of backing away from a challenge during a professional career that spanned 17 years. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. [4][5] Later that year Haugen lost a rematch with Camacho, again by split decision. Its like splitting hairs. They met in February 1991 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, in what was seen as a tune up for Camacho, who would be defending his WBO junior welterweight title. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. FASTEST FEET One of these items ships sooner than the other. 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. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. He was 88-0, but hes fought a lot of Tijuana taxi drivers. On April 10, 1992, he scored a TKO victory over number-one ranked contender Angel Hernandez (37-0-2, 22 KOs) in the fifth round. Although Taylor rose at the referee's count of six, he failed to respond coherently to referee Richard Steele's questions after being issued a mandatory 8 count, and continued to hold onto the ropes in the corner, resulting in Steele stopping the fight with only two seconds remaining. "BOXING; Haugen Regains I.B.F. Of his total 40 wins, 19 of them were via KO (47.5%). You'll be glad you did. He lost his title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza by decision. Chavez hit pretty hard. He was always moving. 11m. Theyd ask, How much you weigh? and theyd find another guy. Photo by THE RING Archive, He got his ass kicked in the second fight and he knows it, Haugen said. Later, however, when he moved to Alaska, the eager young fighter switched to a new combat sport. So the way I look at it, do it once its luck, and do it twice its skill. They fought once (in '91) so it seems nobody was proofreading this book, not even the author himself before it was submitted for publication. I really don't want to extend myself much longer", Chvez said. In the buildup, Haugen was up to his old tricks. He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 61 years old group. , Dinner for Breakfast Productions (May 8, 2020), Language They're not Hall of Fame numbers, but there's a few Hall-of-Famers on his dance card. When youre fighting a good southpaw, its a nightmare. I miss the competition the most. Haugen believes that it was his career-best win. 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. Mayweather did not come out of his corner after the tenth round, giving Chavez the TKO win. He was a very polished southpaw. Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021. 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. There was a problem loading your book clubs. He was quick and whenever you face a southpaw, its a whole different game. The result of the fight was a controversial majority draw, allowing Chvez to remain undefeated with Whitaker retaining his title. Were having a dinner in August to benefit Autism. Haugen defeated Camacho via 12 round split-decision to win the WBO super-lightweight title. His defeat was avenged two years later by his son, Julio Csar Chvez, Jr., who knocked Wiley out in the third round of their fight. On this day, legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. Related boxers. Photo by THE RING Archive. BoxingInsider.com: You won the title back in a rematch, why were things different? He was hard to hit. Greg Haugen Height, Weight & Measurements At 61 years old, Greg Haugen height is 1.68 m and Weight 66 kg. I just tried to keep landing. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. About De La Hoya, Chvez stated years after, "I have nothing against him, even though he beat me twice. They took a point away and he lost by a point. Luis Nery: I am ready to be WBC world champion again! 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. 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. 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. He won the gold medal (at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984). Later that year, he defended his title against number one ranked challenger David Kamau, despite suffering a cut in the opening round. BoxingInsider.com: How good was Chavez, he is always ranked highly pound for pound? 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. A year after De La Hoya moved up to welterweight in 1997, Chvez fought Miguel ngel Gonzlez for the vacant WBC Light Welterweight title. , Item Weight (Laughs), Haugen said of how he spends his time. At 61 years old, Greg Haugen height is 1.68m and Weight 66kg. 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". To sum up if you go in with low expectations you shouldn't be too disappointed. Id have to say Julios was the best cause it was hard. 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). December 5, 1986: Haugen wins his first world title by defeating Jimmy Paul via 15 round majority decision. 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. That was one of my easier fights. The following year Haugen met Pazienza again, winning the back the title via a unanimous decision. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. [2] He defended the title against Miguel Santana and future WBO welterweight champion Gert Bo Jacobsen. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Both the boxers were of the same height but Whitaker had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Haugen's legacy is likely best defined by the Chavez fight, but not for his performance in the ring. 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? I have no resentment towards him De La Hoya was younger than me during our fight, and I was on my way out of boxing. 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. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his 19-fight win streak comes to an end. Haugen lived in Southern Nevada for 12 years as he pursued boxing. A 32-year old Greg Haugen (32-4, 16 KO) faced an undefeated Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, who was 30 years old with a record of 84-0. Camacho was on a 38-fight win streak with 16 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. : On fight night, a record 132,247 fans turned up at the Azteca Stadium for what turned out to be a public flogging. Many boxing fans and members of the media were outraged that Steele would stop a match that Taylor was winning with only two seconds left, while others felt that Steele was justified in stopping the fight given Taylor's condition and the fact that he was unable to respond to Steele before the conclusion of the match. 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. In 2000, at the age of 38, Chvez challenged Light Welterweight Champion Kostya Tszyu. They were throwing me to the wolves every fight. He retired in 1999 with a record of 40101 (2 NC). Centro de Espectculos Alamar, Tijuana, Mexico, Plaza de Toros Monumental, Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. Greg Haugen, left, a former world champion lightweight, works with heavyweight Jonte Willis at Planet Hollywood on Thursday. Not gonna happen. Chvez dominated Camacho en route to a unanimous decision win. 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. Its a great cause to get involved with, please go to the website. Julio Cesar Chavez 139 lbs beat Greg Haugen 140 lbs by TKO at 2:02 in round 5 of 12 Date: 1993-02-20 Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Referee: Joe Cortez Judge: Gelasio Perez Huerta 40-35 Judge: Dae Eun Chung 40-33 Judge: Marty Denkin 40-35 WBC World Super Lightweight Title (10th defense by Chavez) 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. Haugen never again challenged for a major belt. However, he won the title back in a rematch with Pazienza in 1988. Haugen has won three world titles at two weight classes. Dating & Relationship status He is currently single. 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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. 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. In a rematch with De La Hoya for the WBC Welterweight belt in September 1998, De La Hoya won by 8th-round TKO. Total bouts 53, won 40, lost 10, draw 1. I was at the Pines Club in Anchorage for the legendary tough man battle between the "Yukon Crusher" and young Greg Haugen. Overall, he had a good career. Julio Cesar Chavez v Greg Haugen . Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. So I beat him in New Jersey instead. BOXING SKILLS At the giant Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the attendance record for a boxing match was shattered. Id say Calvin. I think I was like 320-25 as an amateur. In the early 80's when Greg Haugen was coming up, I was still in High School. He trained under Jim Montgomery.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 fights before challenging for a world title. 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. Publisher 50 on Ring Magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". 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. Whitaker was in his prime; he was a little quicker. The Chavez fight is one of Haugens biggest career regrets. [35] He was ranked No. You (could) hit Camacho with a good shot but two or three shots together? Its sad because we used to put some of the worlds best fighters out of this area but we havent done that since me. The book was a good read especially if your a huge boxing fan. "[15] He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and he then moved to Tijuana to pursue a professional career. External Links This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Hector was more of a target. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021. I grabbed him and shook it off and came back and hit him with my own hard one-two at the end of the first round. Reading "Tough Man" inspired me to find several YouTube videos that featured Haugen fights.Greg Haugen was an exceptional talent. The two faced one another in a rubber match 10 years later, which Chvez won. A 26-year old Greg Haugen (19-0, 9 KO) faced fellow American boxer Vinny Pazienza for the first time, who was 24 years old with a record of 22-1 in a lightweight title defense fight. : 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. 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 15 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF lightweight title. Haugen made his debut against Noel Arriesgado at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982, defeating Arriesgado via 3 round PTS. , ISBN-10 Since the late 1980s, Chvez stated several times that he wanted a fight against Whitaker. He retired for good after losing to Haugen. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I had no chance in that fight. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Doesnt matter how I won, I won the fight! Unable to add item to List. However, the referee had seen enough by the fifth round and stopped it for a TKO victory for Chvez. Chavez lost the bout via 6th-round TKO. Chvez retired in his 25th year as a professional boxer with a record of 107 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, with 86 knockouts and is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. Round by round detail of all of Greg's best fights. The fight was close on the scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record. Hes undefeated as a Heavyweight right now. As soon as I found out there was a book about him, I bought it, and I'm glad I did. He is now the IBF lightweight world champion. He wasnt unbeaten for no reason. Shortly thereafter, he knocked down the former Olympic gold medalist. There was a lot of politics and favoritism up there at some of the clubs. Lopez was on a two-fight win streak with 31 KO wins. When I fought him I was training on cocaine and vodka, going through a bad divorce. [16] On July 7, 1985, Chavez defeated former and future champion Roger Mayweather via a second-round knockout. It was the first of three fights between two men who disliked each other intensely. 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. In his next bout, he won the WBC Light Welterweight title by defeating Roger Mayweather for a second time. He upset locals by saying many of Chavezs victories came against Tijuana taxi drivers that my mom could whip. Ahead of the fight, Haugen required round-the-clock security after receiving death threats. [19] On June 4, 1988, he won against former two-time champion Rafael Limn by scoring a seventh-round TKO. In his next bout, he defeated former champion Juan Laporte by a twelve-round unanimous decision. 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. I just didnt throw many punches and lost. This was Mancini's first fight in three years and just his second fight in seven years. Greg Haugen: I was real confident in every fight, up to my later fights, when my skill began to go. In a career spanning 17 years and 1 month, Greg Haugen fought 53 times with 40 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. Theres a lot of guys who just cant walk away from it. Greg Haugen had a total of 10 losses in his professional boxing career four of them in title bouts and six in non-title bouts. The New York Times reported: "From the opening bell, it was clear that Mancini no longer had a snap to his . What a great book. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. He had fast hands and fast feet. Thanks for signing up! Greg Haugen: I was in better shape, just beat him up. 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). For all the details about Haugen's world title wins and defenses refer to "Greg Haugen World Titles". It's been 23 years, 2 months, and 12 days since this fight. [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. You can order the current issue, which is on newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page. According to our Database, He has no children. Haugen was on a four-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. We had a rematch clause that he would go to my town for a rematch and he wouldnt honor it. He was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. Chvez commented, "Everything I've accomplished as champion, and the nine title defenses, would be thrown away with a loss to Rosario." BoxingInsider.com: What were paydays like back in the early years of your pro career? February 20th, 1993. 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. On September 14, 1991, Chvez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie Smith. That probably would have finished the fight. [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. Kids you can mold and shape into something special. 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. Greg Haugen: Never, none! I was training on cocaine and vodka. Greg Haugen: Just hanging in there! [33], Chvez's brother, Rafael Chvez Gonzlez, was murdered on Sunday, June 25, 2017, during a robbery at one of Rafael's businesses.[34]. 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. He knows I kicked his ass all three times, said Haugen, who still maintains real animosity towards his former nemesis. About one in every eight people I talk to are affected. In his next bout, Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022. 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. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old? Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 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. In 1995, he defeated former and future Light Welterweight Champion Giovanni Parisi. If you watch the fight, hes pissed off, walks out of the ring and they lead him back. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF lightweight title twice between 1986 to 1989 and the WBO light welterweight title in 1991. Jerry Bo has known former lightweight world . On June 7, 1996, Chvez faced Oscar De La Hoya. I just went out and tried to tag em and tag em until they quit. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. The kid from Auburn dominated the much larger "Crusher" in a fight I'll never forget. Haugen kindly agreed to speak to RingTV.com about the best he fought in 10 key categories. Subscribe. : He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. Enjoyed reading it. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. He was a real hard puncher. 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. Chvez faced Frankie Randall on January 29, 1994, in a fight that most expected him to win easily. Chvez holds records for the most total successful defenses of world titles (27, shared with Omar Narvez), most title fight victories and fighters beaten for the title (both at 31), and most title fights (37); he has the second most title defenses won by knockout (21, after Joe Louis with 23). By his last fight, his KO ratio was at 37.3%. I guess it didnt help that I came into the ring to Born In The USA! Gabriela Fundora, proud WBC Youth World Champion. I thought I fought a couple fights too many anyways. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. [10][11] He is the father of current boxers Omar Chvez and former WBC middleweight champion Julio Csar Chvez Jr.[12][13][14]. Great historical time line, from boxing, music, movies, and world events. Afterwards, Haugen famously said, They must have been very tough taxi drivers.. Boxer List. 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