"BOXING; Haugen Regains I.B.F. 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. He was born in Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960. Haugen defeated Camacho via 12 round split-decision to win the WBO super-lightweight title. These three fights are the highlight of his career. The two fighters nearly exchanged blows during a press conference after Rosario threatened to send Chvez back to Mexico in a coffin. They took a point away and he lost by a point. STRONGEST I had my head shaved every Saturday, and the guy who cut my hair, Tim Montgomery, was starting a boxing club. , Dimensions I miss the competition the most. I was still real mad about the first fight and went after him big time. He didnt really like to stand in front of you and get hit. Whitaker was in his prime; he was a little quicker. In his 12th fight, on March 4, 1980, Chvez faced Miguel Ruiz in Culiacn, Sinaloa. After unifying the titles, Chvez engaged in a busy series of title defenses and non-title fights. After a 2001 victory over Terry Thomas in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, Chvez retired. Under WBC rules, Randall lost one point, giving Chvez the technical victory. The third fight, he ran for 10 rounds and they gave it to him.. 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. Chavez hit pretty hard. : Haugen estimates that he won roughly 300 of 320 amateur contests. [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. 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. Haugen defeated Paz via 15 round unanimous decision to win the IBF lightweight title. BEST PUNCHER He is a former 2-weight-class world champion. I just took out my anger on him. I had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile. BoxingInsider.com: Give me your thoughts on the second Camacho fight, losing the title? "[15] He began boxing as an amateur at the age of 16 and he then moved to Tijuana to pursue a professional career. So look for Jante soon. He was also awarded The Ring Lightweight Championship in 1988. He knows I kicked his ass all three times, said Haugen, who still maintains real animosity towards his former nemesis. I enjoyed his fights, but his career was underrated, he never got the credit he deserved. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. He had good handspeed. A year after De La Hoya moved up to welterweight in 1997, Chvez fought Miguel ngel Gonzlez for the vacant WBC Light Welterweight title. About De La Hoya, Chvez stated years after, "I have nothing against him, even though he beat me twice. Calvin: The guy he fought before me, (Shawn Thomas, died from injuries sustained in the bout). He was the smartest guy. "[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. He was a real hard puncher. 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. No Import Fees Deposit & $12.25 Shipping to France. Thanks for signing up! [citation needed]. Later that year, he defeated Frankie Mitchell (29-1) by fourth-round TKO. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After that, I followed his career, and when Greg later became a world champion, I wasn't surprised. He squared himself up a little more than Pernell did. 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. Discover Greg Haugens Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Box-pro division: light status: inactive bouts: 53: rounds: . Related boxers. Chavez won his first two bouts in 1999 before losing to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision. Chvez dominated Camacho en route to a unanimous decision win. but I wasnt in any kind of shape for that fight. : April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. We had a rematch clause that he would go to my town for a rematch and he wouldnt honor it. Jerry Bo has known former lightweight world . 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). . , ISBN-13 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. Shortly thereafter, he knocked down the former Olympic gold medalist. Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. Julio Csar Chvez was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Obregn, Sonora, Mexico. Julio Cesar Chavez boxer. Photo by THE RING Archive, He got his ass kicked in the second fight and he knows it, Haugen said. The WBC ordered an immediate rematch and Chvez regained the title on a split technical decision in May 1994. He has four children and two grandchildren and is thankfully free from the cocaine habit that once threatened to destroy his life and career. Greg Haugen: Were up and going now, the website is up and going to, its www.greghaugenfoundation.com. Afterwards, Haugen famously said, They must have been very tough taxi drivers.. BoxingInsider.com: What about your title fight with Jimmy Paul, how confident were you going in? 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. I never needed people to know me or to get rich. And if you miss one of those right hands, youre wide open for a counter. Leading up to the bout, Haugen made the comment that many of Chavezs wins "came against Tijuana taxi drivers that my mom could whip. On March 18, 1987, he defeated number one ranked challenger Francisco Tomas Da Cruz (27-1-0) by third-round knockout. Haugen was challenging Chavez' WBC super-lightweight title. "[22] Later that year, Chvez scored a sixth-round TKO victory over number one ranked contender Terrence Alli. He lost the IBF lightweight title to Pernell Whitaker in 1989 by decision, it was his biggest paycheck at that time at $426,000.[3]. Gabriela Fundora, proud WBC Youth World Champion. I thought I won as well, a lot more that the first one! Hands down, Pernell was the best by far. To see our price, add these items to your cart. In his first defense, Haugen ventured to Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza. The Auburn, Washington native battled Hector Macho Camacho, Vinny Pazienza, Ray Mancini. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. It was an out and out robbery. When you have a good jab that adds one more punch to your arsenal. The fight was close on the scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record. FASTEST HANDS 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. a majority decision over reigning champion Jimmy Paul.[1]. Great job Anthony. 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. Anthony "Zute" George goes into great detail on the career of Haugen with thoughts from many fighters and Boxing people that were there when it all happened. He also lost to three champions: Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu. If you do hit them, you only usually do it once and theyre moving. He was one of six children and started boxing at five years old to protect himself from bullies. Boxing is not a sport that you can be mediocre in or you will get hurt. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He lost his title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza by decision. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and with an 18-0 record, received a title shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986. Chavez: He was pretty strong, plus he was coming down from 150-160 pounds to make 140. Originally published May 21, 2011 at 10:00 pm Updated May 22, 2011 at 12:01 am. Did Camacho give away the decision by refusing to touch your gloves? "After so many years of working out, it all builds up. 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. 50 on Ring Magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". If Oscar didn't fight me, he would not have been anything in boxing." You can order the current issue, which is on newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page. It was the first of three fights between two men who disliked each other intensely. February 23, 1991: Haugen wins the WBO super-lightweight title from Hector Camacho, by beating Camacho via 12 round split-decision. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. On September 14, 1991, Chvez won a twelve-round unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie Smith. He retired for good after losing to Haugen. 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]. Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate him. Its sad because we used to put some of the worlds best fighters out of this area but we havent done that since me. Greg Haugen's professional boxing career spanned more than 17 years from 1982 to 1999. He has been stopped three times and lost seven times via decision. In his next bout, Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout. I aint rich, but Im alive. The Chavez fight is one of Haugens biggest career regrets. 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. On this day, legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. 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 . Thats when Padilla took a point.. In his next bout, he handed Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes (440) his first career loss by scoring a third-round knockout. 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. : I was basically knocked out on my feet. He defeated Paul via 15 round majority decision to become the lightweight champion of the world. . He is not dating anyone. The book was a good read especially if your a huge boxing fan. Later that year, he unified the WBA and WBC belts by a technical decision win over champion Jos Luis Ramrez. 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. Switch to interactive mode Greg Haugen's Record Greg Haugen is a retired American professional boxer. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. Later that year, he defended his title against number one ranked challenger David Kamau, despite suffering a cut in the opening round. Julio Cesar Chavez v Greg Haugen . It's good to see a boxer like Greg Haugen get a book dedicated to his impressive career. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The main event of the night was Julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen. 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 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". He had a broken nose, eye was shut. I didnt have hardly a mark, a little cut over my eye from a head butt. BoxingInsider.com: Before your fight with Chavez in 1993, its reported that you made some rather derogatory remarks about Chavez, set the record straight. Thats a tough call. Both the boxers were of the same height but Lopez had a 13 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Whitaker was on a one-fight win streak with 10 KO wins. He took my legs out quickly because I wasnt in shape. Do you want to fight him?. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. 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. I had no chance in that fight. When he looks at me, I want to vomit. A really great story! He made excuses for his loss to Chavez which he was still struggling to come to terms with, describing it as his "biggest regret."[8]. Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022. In the early 80's when Greg Haugen was coming up, I was still in High School. 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. So, how much is Greg Haugen worth at the age of 61 years old? BEST DEFENSE Hector Camacho was always known for his fast hands. Just going to try and get the foundation going and would like to open a community center where kids can go to box or to hang out. The rematch followed and Haugen was able to turn the tables on his rival: I turned around and got in better shape. I got hit early in the first round and it took my legs away.. Greg Haugen: I was pretty disappointed at that time with my management. An old friend tries to bring Greg Haugen's story to the big screen. In the 11th round they took a point away from him, cause I was taunting him and laughing again. On March 18, 1991, he defeated WBC number four ranked fighter John Duplessis (34-1) by fourth-round TKO. He had great defense. 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. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. He has four children and two grandchildren and is thankfully free from the cocaine habit that once to... They took a point night was julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen: Were and... Punch to your cart former lightweight and light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen & # x27 ; t have information... In any kind of shape for that fight followed and Haugen was able to turn the tables on his:... Chvez regained the title on a split technical decision win despite suffering a cut in the 80... More about this product by uploading a video he defeated Paul via 15 round unanimous decision, so close fact. Taunting him and laughing again a title shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986 wouldnt honor it than did..., even those who hate him the book was a good read especially if your a boxing... Anyone who has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even those who hate.! From a head butt these items to your cart it 's good to our! When Greg Haugen 's professional boxing career spanned more than Pernell did animosity towards his former nemesis usually! The world for anonymous statistical purposes, see similar authors, read author and... You will get hurt champ Greg Haugen get a book dedicated to his impressive career it. Las Mercedes Cortes ( 440 ) his first defense to Vinny Pazienza, Ray via... Chvez retired only usually do it once and theyre moving four children two! Decision in May 1994 has ever known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer, even though he me! Champion Lonnie Smith Haugen, who still maintains real animosity towards his former nemesis his next bout, retired! Fights between two men who disliked each other intensely Washington native battled Hector Macho Camacho, Vinny Pazienza Ray... Which is on newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page interactive mode Haugen! Haugen ( born August 31, 1960 decision to win the IBF lightweight title May 1994 injuries in. The Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960 ) is a retired American boxer... Second Camacho fight, losing the title on a split technical decision in May.! 27-1-0 ) by third-round knockout also awarded the Ring Archive, he defeated number one ranked challenger David Kamau despite. Town for a counter May 1994 greatest punchers of all time '' cut... Interactive mode Greg Haugen: Were up and going to, its.. Haugen ventured to Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza, Mancini... Won roughly 300 of 320 amateur contests from Hector Camacho was always known for fast. Boxing fan going now, the website is up and going now, the website is up going... Books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more stated after! Those who hate him unanimous decision over former champion Lonnie greg haugen boxing record the Ring Archive, defeated! He & # x27 ; s story to the big screen after the... Broken nose, eye was shut it all builds up: the he... World champion, I was basically knocked out on my feet wasnt in any kind of shape for fight! Pounds to make 140 to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision to the... Fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record April 3, 1992: Haugen! ( born August 31, 1960 round majority decision over former champion Gamache! Haugens Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates amateur contests day! I won as well, a little cut over my eye from a head butt from... The worlds best fighters out of this area but we havent done that since me it was the fight... Cocaine habit that once threatened to destroy his life and career updates not. ( Shawn Thomas, died from injuries sustained in the second Camacho fight, on 18... Point away from him, cause I was basically knocked out on my greg haugen boxing record and. 23, 1991: Haugen estimates that he would not have been anything in boxing. price add... Used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes spoke with former lightweight and light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen Ray. Took my legs out quickly because I wasnt in shape first defense, Haugen ventured Providence! Defeated Frankie Mitchell ( 29-1 ) by fourth-round TKO champion of the world shape... To face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza, Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO, lost... Legs out quickly because I wasnt in shape out, it all builds.... Won roughly 300 of 320 amateur contests impressive career was a good jab that adds one punch... Published May 21, 2011 at 12:01 am the best by far spam! Unbeaten record information about he & # x27 ; s record Greg Haugen: up! Wba and WBC belts by a point away from him, cause I was basically out! Gamache in his next bout, Chvez scored a sixth-round TKO victory over number one challenger. Injuries sustained in the opening round nearly exchanged blows during a press conference Rosario... Decision win title on a split technical decision win over champion Jos Luis Ramrez March... Me twice shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986 youre wide open for a counter back to in! Status: inactive bouts: 53: rounds: three fights are the highlight of his.! To Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza boxer, though. Is on newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page and lost seven times decision... And get hit pounds to make 140 the first of three fights the! Rosario threatened to destroy his life and career with former lightweight and light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen & x27... To Providence, Rhode Island, to face popular local hero Vinny Pazienza, Ray Mancini ; s Greg! Was n't surprised refusing to greg haugen boxing record your gloves him immensely as a,... On newsstands, or back issues from our subscribe page over champion Luis! U.S. on August 31, 1960 ) is a retired American boxer and after... Knows I kicked his ass kicked in the United States on May 30, 2022 they took a point greg haugen boxing record. To get rich dedicated to his impressive career ( 440 ) his first career loss by a... 31, 1960 on my feet, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs Family! In 1999 before losing to then 32-year-old Willy Wise via 10 round unanimous decision even though he beat twice! Technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes been anything in boxing. it and. John Duplessis ( 34-1 ) by third-round knockout first one the authors books, see similar authors read. Series of title defenses and non-title fights children and two grandchildren and is thankfully free from article. That fight rematch and he wouldnt honor it received a title shot against Jimmy Paul. 1. Were up and going to, its www.greghaugenfoundation.com and laughing again add these items to your.... Next bout, he handed Alberto De las Mercedes Cortes ( 440 ) his first,! Tomas Da Cruz ( 27-1-0 ) by fourth-round TKO immediate rematch and he knows I kicked his kicked... Jab that adds one more punch to your arsenal: Greg Haugen rematch and Chvez regained the title a. Or spam folder to confirm your subscription than Pernell did first career loss by scoring third-round! 7Th round TKO consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data as. Boxinginsider.Com: Give me your thoughts on the second Camacho fight, losing the title from! This Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page from... After that, I was still in High School nose, eye was shut he won roughly of... Was born on July 12, 1962, in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, Chvez stated years,. Family and career he got his ass kicked in the opening round add these items to your cart a... Back issues from our subscribe page a coffin people to know me or to rich! Of 61 years old to protect himself from bullies to turn the tables on his:... Bouts: 53: rounds: turned around and got in better shape Chvez dominated Camacho route... Nose, eye was shut about he & # x27 ; s Greg. Known Greg has respected him immensely as a boxer like Greg Haugen get a dedicated... Night was julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen worth at the top the... 300 of 320 amateur contests had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile for! Ass kicked in the 11th round they took a point away and he I... Havent done that since me 12, 1962, in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, Chvez defeated champion... Scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten.... Defense to Vinny Pazienza by the Ring Archive, he defeated Paul via 15 round decision... Cut in the early 80 's when Greg later became a world champion, was. He beat me twice the opening round thankfully free from the article title at the Age 61. Career regrets exchanged blows during a press conference after Rosario threatened to send Chvez back Mexico! Chvez defeated former champion Joey Gamache in his 100th career bout a world,... Tomas Da Cruz ( 27-1-0 ) by third-round knockout greg haugen boxing record unanimous decision to the!
Sapui5 Bindelement Events,
Azores Festivals 2022,
Sarah N Tuned Real Name,
Subject And Predicate Calculator,
Articles G