At the end of the fight, he ended up walking out of the ring. Since the late 1980s, Chvez stated several times that he wanted a fight against Whitaker. 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. Haugen's legacy is likely best defined by the Chavez fight, but not for his performance in the ring. Any comments about the failed drug test? Over the next four or five rounds, I just continued to tag him and he wouldnt go down. I was conscious enough to know I got hit with a right hand and I had to bang into him and grab him because he was going to throw the left hook. They didnt know boxing and I didnt know much about the fight business. Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. 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. Greg Haugen: I know I won that fight! I am going to give him the worst beating of his life; I am going to make him swallow the words that came out of his dirty mouth. Greg Haugen: I made a couple remarks, but there were a lot of remarks attributed to me that were made by Don King. He later developed a cocaine habit. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. Greg Haugen, left, a former world champion lightweight, works with heavyweight Jonte Willis at Planet Hollywood on Thursday. After outpointing Edwin Curet for the vacant NABF belt, Haugen, in what he views as his proudest moment, upset Jimmy Paul by 15-round majority decision to capture the IBF lightweight title. Chvez responded by saying, "I really hate him bad. Haugen won all 24 of his Toughman contests before returning to boxing. Flip a coin (laughs). Later that year, he unified the WBA and WBC belts by a technical decision win over champion Jos Luis Ramrez. That was one of my easier fights. Thank you so much. Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. Haugen defeated Mancini via 7th round TKO. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Greg Haugens income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. After his fight with Camacho; Haugen tested positive for marijuana and was fined $25,000. For all the details about Haugen's world title wins and defenses refer to "Greg Haugen World Titles". 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. Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. 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. Im not afraid to say that. Chvez commented, "Everything I've accomplished as champion, and the nine title defenses, would be thrown away with a loss to Rosario." . Ive worked with some fighters. 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. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Sports Illustrated put Pernell Whitaker on the cover of its next magazine with a one word title, "Robbed! Greg Haugen: I was in better shape, just beat him up. Whitaker: Whitaker was the fastest by far. The jab really didnt work as good on Pernell as it did on Hector. There was no doubt in my mind I won. When I see a man that has had enough, I'm stopping the fight. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. If you do hit them, you only usually do it once and theyre moving. Chvez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively. So I beat him in New Jersey instead. 2023 RING TV LIVE. 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. Greg Haugen made a name for himself in the 1980s and 90s fighting some of the biggest names in boxing. It marked the first stoppage loss of Haugen's career. The rematch followed and Haugen was able to turn the tables on his rival: I turned around and got in better shape. But for the longest time there was never any doubt in my mind that I could win every fight. I remember he tagged me in the first round and it was the first time I blacked out. Try again. April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. I was training on cocaine and vodka. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. He asked my dad to let me start there, I became pretty good. Working with kids is great, much better than adults. [17] He successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title a total of nine times. His father, Rodolfo Chavez, worked for the railroad, and Julio grew up in an abandoned railroad car with his five sisters and four brothers. They took a point away and he lost by a point. BoxingInsider.com: Haugen lost to Paz via 10 round unanimous decision. world super-middleweight title rematch with George Groves at Wembley Stadium broke the British post-War record for a boxing record. He is now the IBF lightweight world champion. 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. The following year Haugen met Pazienza again, winning the back the title via a unanimous decision. Jerry Bo has known former lightweight world . Greg Haugen: Never, none! Haugen kindly agreed to speak to RingTV.com about the best he fought in 10 key categories. My mindset wasnt there. Photo by THE RING Archive. He didnt like to get hit; he wasnt one of those guys whod trade punch for punch with you. I thought the book gave a great insight to Haugans childhood and development as a fighter. BEST DEFENSE Mancini was on a three-fight losing streak. Greg Haugen: I worked for awhile for an Indian tribe, working for their boxing program. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Greg Haugen: I was real confident in every fight, up to my later fights, when my skill began to go. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Related boxers. 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. On September 12, 1992, Chvez faced WBO Light Welterweight Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho (41-1-0, 18 KOs) in a highly anticipated bout. Chavez then faced Meldrick Taylor in a rematch, four years after their historic first fight. Of his total 40 wins, 19 of them were via KO (47.5%). He was a real hard puncher. BoxingInsider.com: Ever any thoughts of a comeback? "[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. The only thing I said was a couple remarks about his wife. He was held to a draw by two others: Pernell Whitaker and Miguel ngel Gonzlez. Later, however, when he moved to Alaska, the eager young fighter switched to a new combat sport. Hands down, Pernell was the best by far. 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. 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. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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 . 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. I fought from ages 5-15 and then quit until I was 20. I beat him up in the rematch even worse, he said. 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. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. Boxing is not a sport that you can be mediocre in or you will get hurt. After 13 months off, Haugen moved up to junior welterweight. Chavez won his first two bouts in 1999 before losing to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision. If your a fan of boxing you will love this book! There was a problem loading your book clubs. Total bouts 59, won 50, lost 8, draw 1 He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. Covers the man well but quite a few writing errors. 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. Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020. . . He was tough, confident, and cocky, but most importantly, he had superior boxing skills. 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. In his next bout, Chavez defeated three-time champion Tony Lopez. Haugen retired in 1999 with a 40-10-1 record. I thought I fought a couple fights too many anyways. [citation needed] As an in-fighter or "swarmer," Julio Csar Chvez was renowned specially for his devastating left hook and his extremely strong chin. On March 17, 1990, he faced Meldrick Taylor, the undefeated IBF Light Welterweight Champion, in a title unification fight. "[6] This generated a huge uproar in the Mexican community and ignited publicity for the bout. Greg Haugen: I cant really judge that, I know he was one of the better fighters I fought. He also lost to three champions: Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu. I thought I won as well, a lot more that the first one! Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! 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. You know, I'm not the timekeeper, and I don't care about the time. He didnt really like to stand in front of you and get hit. Auburn fighter Greg Haugen, a former lightweight world champion, fought Hector Camacho twice in 1991, each boxer winning a split decision. [33], Chvez's brother, Rafael Chvez Gonzlez, was murdered on Sunday, June 25, 2017, during a robbery at one of Rafael's businesses.[34]. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a blow that knocked Ruiz out. I started out fighting ten rounders instead of the usual four. The Judges were Marty Denkin, Gelasio Perez and Dae Eun Chung. BoxingInsider.com: Any final words Greg for the fans out there? 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. At the giant Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the attendance record for a boxing match was shattered. Leading up to the bout, Haugen made the comment that many of Chavezs wins "came against Tijuana taxi drivers that my mom could whip. Haugen lived in Southern Nevada for 12 years as he pursued boxing. I didnt have hardly a mark, a little cut over my eye from a head butt. When asked in an interview who was the greatest fighter he ever fought, Haugen replied, "Hands down, Pernell Whitaker." You can order the current issue, which is on newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page. [36] Trainer Angelo Dundee said that Chvez had one of the strongest chins in boxing history. Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021. 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 Haugen: Pretty bad, like $100 a round if you were lucky. [citation needed]. A 25-year old Pernell Whitaker (16-1, 10 KO) faced fellow American boxer Greg Haugen, who was 28 years old with a record of 23-1 for Haugen's IBF lightweight title. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Julio Csar Chvez Gonzlez (Spanish pronunciation:[xuljo sesa taez onsales]; born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio Csar Chvez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. He was too smart to do that. Youd go in the bars and I was fighting guys 225 pounds and I was 135 pounds, recalled Haugen. He was born in Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960. At 61 years old, Greg Haugen height is 1.68m and Weight 66kg. There was a lot of politics and favoritism up there at some of the clubs. The main event of the night was Julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen. [35] He was ranked No. They're not Hall of Fame numbers, but there's a few Hall-of-Famers on his dance card. Under WBC rules, Randall lost one point, giving Chvez the technical victory. My dad was a Marine, and I was pretty small, got picked on a lot. Camacho was deducted a point for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th and final round. "[15][dubious discuss][dead link]. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Greg Haugen: Just hanging in there! I still consider Whitaker the best skilled I fought though, Chavez number two. BoxingInsider.com: What were paydays like back in the early years of your pro career? February 20th, 1993. 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). He was one of six children and started boxing at five years old to protect himself from bullies. 1960) is a retired American boxer. 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 was earlier in his career, whereas I fought Camacho at 30. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. "[21] Ultimately, 136,274 showed up to set a world record for outdoor fight attendance[6] as they watched Chvez drop Haugen quickly and then back off with the apparent intention of punishing him for his prefight remarks. 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. Whitaker was in his prime; he was a little quicker. If youre pulling away from a guy whos punching, theres a good chance youre not going to land flush. 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 . , Dinner for Breakfast Productions (May 8, 2020), Language 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. 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. Theyd ask, How much you weigh? and theyd find another guy. 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