I was training on cocaine and vodka. Its a great cause to get involved with, please go to the website. Greg Haugen, left, a former world champion lightweight, works with heavyweight Jonte Willis at Planet Hollywood on Thursday. You'll be glad you did. 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. Afterwards, Haugen famously said, They must have been very tough taxi drivers.. Chris Calvin: I wasnt known as a one-punch knockout guy. He also held the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles from 1988 to 1989, and the lineal light welterweight title twice between 1990 and 1996. BEST DEFENSE BoxingInsider.com: Any final words Greg for the fans out there? He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 61 years old group. HBO Punchstat showed Rosario landing 263 of 731 punches thrown in the fight (36%) and Chavez 450 of 743 (61%). Whitaker: If he got hurt, hed tie you up and if he wasnt hurt, hed move and a moving target is a lot harder to hit than a stationary target. 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. Chvez commented, "Everything I've accomplished as champion, and the nine title defenses, would be thrown away with a loss to Rosario." "[15] He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and he then moved to Tijuana to pursue a professional career. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Hes undefeated as a Heavyweight right now. 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. Chavez won his first two bouts in 1999 before losing to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision. He stated that he started drinking the night after his fight against Edwin Rosario. What a great book. The Chavez fight is one of Haugens biggest career regrets. 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. A rematch took place three months later and this time it was Camacho who was awarded a split decision. When youre fighting a good southpaw, its a nightmare. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight Championship in 1988. Twenty ex-champions so far. Boxer List. He was such a good technician. When I fought him I was training on cocaine and vodka, going through a bad divorce. December 5, 1986: Haugen wins his first world title by defeating Jimmy Paul via 15 round majority decision. Chvez has fought multiple exhibition bouts for charitable causes. 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". 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. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. He has been stopped three times and lost seven times via decision. 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. I just tried to keep landing. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. To sum up if you go in with low expectations you shouldn't be too disappointed. It's almost like the author tried to hard, it just doesn't flow. They were throwing me to the wolves every fight. Greg Haugen: Were up and going now, the website is up and going to, its www.greghaugenfoundation.com. After the head cut, during round eight, the referee called for the doctor, who then stopped the fight. On December 5, 1986, Haugen captured the IBF lightweight title with 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. Greg Haugen 40: 10: 1: 19 KOs 3 KOs; wiki. Shortly thereafter, he knocked down the former Olympic gold medalist. The author is obviously a fan and his respect for Haugen is obvious throughout but his tendency to repeat himself soon becomes irritating. I wasnt in a position to where I could take any shots. , Paperback 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. 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. Both the boxers were of the same height but Whitaker had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. 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. He was born in Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960. 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. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 31 August. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022. So look for Jante soon. 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. 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. The result of the fight was a controversial majority draw, allowing Chvez to remain undefeated with Whitaker retaining his title. They both had good footwork. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Greg Haugen: I made a couple remarks, but there were a lot of remarks attributed to me that were made by Don King. Very detailed round by round info for many of his fights. However, the referee had seen enough by the fifth round and stopped it for a TKO victory for Chvez. A really great story! Afterwards, Haugen remarked: "They must have been very tough taxi drivers." Greg Haugen: I was around 5 years old. Later that year, he defended his title against number one ranked challenger David Kamau, despite suffering a cut in the opening round. Haugen's legacy is likely best defined by the Chavez fight, but not for his performance in the ring. 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. They're not Hall of Fame numbers, but there's a few Hall-of-Famers on his dance card. Haugen defeated Camacho via 12 round split-decision to win the WBO super-lightweight title. BEST CHIN 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). Centro de Espectculos Alamar, Tijuana, Mexico, Plaza de Toros Monumental, Ciudad Jurez, Mexico. Haugen won all 24 of his Toughman contests before returning to boxing. Haugen was on a four-fight win streak with 11 KO wins. On fight night, a record 132,247 fans turned up at the Azteca Stadium for what turned out to be a public flogging. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. He also has a daughter, Nicole Chavez, who is a participant on the Telemundo television reality show, La Casa de los Famosos. Haugen believes that it was his career-best win. Greg Haugen: I worked for awhile for an Indian tribe, working for their boxing program. [10][11] He is the father of current boxers Omar Chvez and former WBC middleweight champion Julio Csar Chvez Jr.[12][13][14]. 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. I was the one who refused in the final round. He is not dating anyone. In 1995, he defeated former and future Light Welterweight Champion Giovanni Parisi. I also am training a good fighter named Jante Willis; they call him Rock Steady. It's good to see a boxer like Greg Haugen get a book dedicated to his impressive career. Please try again. He was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. 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. 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. 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. He didnt really like to stand in front of you and get hit. Pazienza was on a eight-fight win streak with 18 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage over Haugen. On April 16, 1988, Chvez defeated number one ranked contender Rodolfo Aguilar (2001) by sixth-round technical knockout. 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. Greg's rise to the title is described in great detail from the time he first laced em up and age 5. BoxingInsider.com: Heavy blood flow prompted the doctor to stop the fight in the fourth round. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. 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. On September 14, 1991, Chvez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie Smith. Thomas Damgaard, Henry Hughes, Paul Nave, Oscar Gabriel Gonzalez, and Tony Lopez are some of the boxers who have beaten Haugen. , Dinner for Breakfast Productions (May 8, 2020), Language 50 on Ring Magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". The fight ended in a 12 round no-contest. Hands down, Pernell was the best by far. Working with kids is great, much better than adults. I really don't want to extend myself much longer", Chvez said. The two faced one another in a rubber match 10 years later, which Chvez won. : Professional career [ edit] 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. On April 19, 1985, Chvez defended his title against number one ranked contender Ruben Castillo (63-4-2) by knocking him out in the sixth round. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Haugen made his professional boxing debut at the age of 22 on November 4, 1982. We had a rematch clause that he would go to my town for a rematch and he wouldnt honor it. Ali and Mancini are not committed yet. 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. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A large gash appeared over the left eye of Chvez within the first minute of the first round, leading many to assume what Chvez later confirmedthat the cut occurred earlier in training and was re-opened in the bout. FASTEST HANDS He wasnt unbeaten for no reason. Pernell Whitaker: Oh, Whitaker by far. Publisher The 80,000 that saw Froch . 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. However, he won the title back in a rematch with Pazienza in 1988. On March 18, 1987, he defeated number one ranked challenger Francisco Tomas Da Cruz (27-1-0) by third-round knockout. This was Mancini's first fight in three years and just his second fight in seven years. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This book this book is written about my brothers boxing career met Anthony on several occasions not enough grit!! Haugen was staggered in round three. Haugen lost a close 15-round unanimous decision and, 30 years on, remains bitter about the result. His defense was good. When I see a man that has had enough, I'm stopping the fight. No Import Fees Deposit & $12.25 Shipping to France. Money was bad back then. 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) Prior to the bout, there were concerns about how Chvez would handle the move up in weight. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. In 1992, he captured the vacant NABF light welterweight title with a knockout win over Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. He is now the IBF lightweight world champion. 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. Chvez made his professional debut at age 17. 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. Theres a lot of guys who just cant walk away from it. 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. He is from American. H was #1 as an amateur last year in the USA, like #6 in the world. The two fighters nearly exchanged blows during a press conference after Rosario threatened to send Chvez back to Mexico in a coffin. : 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. 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). The fight was scheduled for Oct 25th 1997. So I beat him in New Jersey instead. The final scores were 117111, 119-110 and 120-107 for Chvez. BoxingInsider.com: Whats the future hold for you? . This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. Haugen took the fight on two or three days notice and was a substitute for Brett Summers. In the early 80's when Greg Haugen was coming up, I was still in High School. 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. In his next bout, he won the WBC Light Welterweight title by defeating Roger Mayweather for a second time. BoxingInsider.com: Give me your thoughts on the second Camacho fight, losing the title? Greg Haugen: I was taking speed to make weight, I wasnt training well as I knew it was my last fight. February 20th, 1993. Related boxers. Hector "Macho" Camacho takes on Greg Haugen for the WBO Jr. Welterweight Title in the first fight of an HBO World Championship Boxing Doubleheader. If you have a good, stiff jab its gonna make guys a lot less brave coming in on you. At the giant Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the attendance record for a boxing match was shattered. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. 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. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. 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. world super-middleweight title rematch with George Groves at Wembley Stadium broke the British post-War record for a boxing record. 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. True heartfelt about Greg and his upbringing that is compelling for people to know. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. Questions and/or comments can be sent to Anson at [emailprotected] and you can follow him at www.twitter.com/AnsonWainwright, Struggling to locate a copy of THE RING Magazine? In his next bout, Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout. 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. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. On November 21, 1987, Chvez moved up to the lightweight division and faced WBA Lightweight Champion Edwin Rosario. 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. He trained under Jim Montgomery.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 fights before challenging for a world title. I aint rich, but Im alive. 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. 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. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. The jab really didnt work as good on Pernell as it did on Hector. [4][5] Later that year Haugen lost a rematch with Camacho, again by split decision. 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. Id probably give the call to Hector. Haugen lost to Damgaard via 6th round RTD. I would have liked a bit more on his personal life as he went through his career. About De La Hoya, Chvez stated years after, "I have nothing against him, even though he beat me twice. Greg Haugen: Just hanging in there! I will fight De La Hoya for a lot of money, and then retire."[25][26]. If your a fan of boxing you will love this book! Originally published May 21, 2011 at 10:00 pm Updated May 22, 2011 at 12:01 am. Im not afraid to say that. boxrec notes: Haugen's purse was $500,000, and Mancini's was $450,000. That fight ended in a draw. He handed Camacho the first loss of his career, and put an end to Camacho's 38-fight win streak. Thats when Padilla took a point.. I just took out my anger on him. Ray was slow and he telegraphed everything.. 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. I fought from ages 5-15 and then quit until I was 20. Camacho was deducted a point for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th and final round. [citation needed] As an in-fighter or "swarmer," Julio Csar Chvez was renowned specially for his devastating left hook and his extremely strong chin. I hit him with a few big shots in the sixth, which I believe is the round I stopped him in. April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. but I wasnt in any kind of shape for that fight. BoxRec: BoxRec is not under the control of any governing or sanctioning body, data may be incomplete/inaccurate. In the eyes of many experts, Whitaker waited for Chvez to age. I was mad, pissed off because I was the champ and I am fighting on the road again. 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 . 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