A look back at the career of Greg Haugen, who would make an unlikely rise out of Tough Man contests in Alaska to become two-time lightweight champion of the world.
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@freedomfighter692 жыл бұрын
Not only was he a great boxer, he was a loving father, his little girl holding up the sign saying "that's my daddy" made my heart melt.
@vin53882 жыл бұрын
"I ain't rich, but I'm alive ...can't complain." That's the way a true tough man talks. Great Documentary - I love watching how all these guys I watched turned out .
@dennismakowski99732 жыл бұрын
Great pic !!!!!!
@rudyregalado11692 жыл бұрын
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@slaphead8835 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine the strength, conditioning and stamina it must take to fight 15 rounds. That's why boxing will always remain my favorite sport. Haugen was brutally tough and will always be a favorite.
@justaddfire441811 ай бұрын
Love it! So many sad endings to these boxing documentaries. Haugen’s ends with “I aint rich, but i cant complain” then guitar solos and a fight montage. Pure badass
@jackangus19902 жыл бұрын
Man I loved watching this guy fight back in the day. Tough as nails and the heart of a lion. No quit in him. Wherever he is now, I hope Greg is healthy and at peace and knows how much joy he brought to so many boxing fans
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
I love Haugen. Casual boxing fans will only know about him getting knocked out in 5 by Chavez after calling JC's opponents "Tijuana taxi cab drivers." That fight drew 132,000. He beat Jimmy Paul, Vinnie Pazienza, Ray Mancini, Hector Camacho and others. He was a three-time world champ (IBF 135 twice, WBO 140). I loved his smart ass attitude. He had a good career. 🥊👍
@GuerreroDelInfo2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. he was no bum. Fought in hostile territory. Chavez is an all time p4p great so no shame
@pacman9112 жыл бұрын
Lost to Camcho too
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
@@mollkatless Julio also didn't win against Whitaker. - Greg 😆
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
@@mollkatless If you're hell bent on comparing Chavez to Haugen, then maybe you don't understand this game.
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
@@mollkatless Are you talking about Julio's fights where he gave up against Chicken De La Hoya. Was it 4? Or 8? Wait, it's both!
@fredjonestowns42132 жыл бұрын
Knowing Greg has been inducted to the Hall of Fame makes me smile every time I think of it. My home state hero.
@elbinx7602 жыл бұрын
Makes me smile knowing he got his ass handed…..
@THISISLolesh2 жыл бұрын
@@elbinx760 Kind of a weird fella aint ya
@jeremysipes442 жыл бұрын
@@THISISLolesh oops triggered somebody!😄
@THISISLolesh2 жыл бұрын
@@jeremysipes44 Bit of a stretch lol.. How’d you mess such a simple sentence up that you had to edit it.
@B.Wayne882 жыл бұрын
@@elbinx760 why?
@frenchgoldenboyfan2 жыл бұрын
I thought Haugen was just a loud mouth of a fighter because I only knew him because of his loss against Chavez. But hell I was wrong it seems that he's a good guy and always gives props to his opponents when the fight is over.. Great job like always Rich, thank you.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, frenchgoldenboyfan.
@Mobstersdaught2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian hey mate im from Sydney Australia its 3am hear im on utube on my phone found this doco thought oh well it goes for 51 mins something to watch until everyone is awake getting ready for work its Thursday wow mate what a incredible doco its was great greg was just your average guy with a huge heart it was a sad happy and had highs and lows doco carnt belive his own wife tryed to rub him out anyway bro awsome doco cheers
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
@@Mobstersdaught Thanks for the kind words, Kev. Always great to hear from the great Australian fans.
@Mobstersdaught2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian any time rich keep up the great work mate cheers
@bobshenix2 жыл бұрын
Same here... now that I'm more familiar with his story beyond the Chavez beatdown, I have a lot more respect for him as a fighter and a man.
@iwant2usethis2 жыл бұрын
I followed Greg from the time he won the tough man contest in Alaska. He had all the right stuff to move to the top, and he did. Boxing is so damn tough, that even when you have all the pieces, you still need to continue to study your craft and train likes its going to be your last fight. No other sport, puts that much pressure on you and your family. So when you hear, a boxer's hardships, it's reflects how much the bubble has taken out of him to compete at such a high level. By boxing standards, Haugen had a very successful career. Two time champion who beat some extremely talented champions such as Camacho, Paul & and a poorly rebooted Ray Mancini. No excuses should be made for Greg. He was terrific during his reign. At some point, they all suffer a downfall and we all seem to feel that something went terribly wrong. But considering what some of these boxers made of themselves, it's easy to conclude that they made the right decision to give boxing a go
@serenityinside1 Жыл бұрын
Eloquently written - huge respect!
@christophermclean39212 жыл бұрын
Wow. I remember him. He was tough . What a class act post fights. He fought the best. Glad he’s doing well.
@kidmack35562 жыл бұрын
Best attribute of Greg Haugen is that he had a lot guts to fight his rivals in THEIR front yards. That was rare.
@keithluckett33312 жыл бұрын
He ole school fighter.
@kcatleticos2 жыл бұрын
He also got paid more money for it..
@jordanbabcock93492 жыл бұрын
@@kcatleticos your point? People still duck and dodge "for more money"
@kcatleticos2 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbabcock9349 my point is that he and his Manager took more money to fight in RI. or Mexico City or where ever-- It isn't about a lot of guts-- basically about more money-- For example, Greg Page received a lot more money to fight in South Africa then he would have in Kentucky-- Can you understand that ?
@bobshenix2 жыл бұрын
@@kcatleticos Your deliberately missing the point. Yes walking into the lion's den commands a higher payday, OBVIOUSLY (why wouldn't it?), but the extra money also comes with huge risks that many fighters refuse to take.... in the name of protecting their record.
@SEAN97992 жыл бұрын
I was a big Haugen fan in the 80's. Man, boxing was a lot of fun on t.v. back then. Thanks for posting this.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, sean.
@thunderbolt53542 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian Remember Tony Chaiverine from the 80's ?
@TK-xv1ig2 жыл бұрын
One of my all-time favorites! Thank you for putting this together. He was so smart. In the post Camacho fight interview, Merchant tries to downplay his victory by saying that it looked like the punches Camacho threw before the bell didn't land and therefore a point sholdn't have been taken away. And without missing a beat Haugen replies "he was missing a lot of punches". Classic!!
@katanasmith2 жыл бұрын
I remember his fights. Not the most skilled fighter but nobody had a bigger heart. I felt he beat Camacho both times and Camacho must have thought so too walking out of the ring.
@vanseventy2 жыл бұрын
Larry Merchant ,real last name is Kaufman is a joke. He has no bussiness commenting like most of them. Let real boxers do the interviewing not hand picked Country Club members if your part of the family!
@michaelphillpott48842 жыл бұрын
@@katanasmith Two very close fights but Haugen won them both.
@geauxfast8u2 Жыл бұрын
@@katanasmith that’s a dead giveaway And poor sportsmanship! Greg did beat him down Boxing shouldn’t have so much room to call fights as they do But like everything there’s politics involved And Greg wasn’t their golden boy more of a Rebel But sincerely well spoken post fight, always speaking highly of his opponents mostly 🙃
@martinalvarado98752 жыл бұрын
Im mexican and boxing has been part of my life a fighter that fights with hart deserves respect and honor dosent matter what race he is and haughen deserves just that!!!
@JasonMarshMusic2 жыл бұрын
Back when the major networks had championship fights on weekends, I watched a lot of Greg's fights - those were the days! Thanks for this.
@getsmart37012 жыл бұрын
It's very easy to see why a generation of fight fans loved Haugen. Thanks for the really great video Rich...this was a fantastic one.
@rory6932 жыл бұрын
Rich, you’re doing god’s work covering these old fighters. Looking forward to more.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
More on the way, thank you.
@richardsalazar78422 жыл бұрын
This guy always gave it his all...all heart and guts...a true Champion! Nothing fancy just pure hard work and determination!
@johnmoore-fy4hf2 жыл бұрын
TOUGH GUYS BOTH!!!
@uncjim Жыл бұрын
I didn’t appreciate Greg during his fighting days. I do now. What a warrior he was. Thanks again Rich.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Sure thing, uncjim.
@davidford21692 жыл бұрын
Never heard of him before,he never came on the uk 🇬🇧 radar,so once again I thank you for bringing him to the UK boxing fans.
@Dave-nv5rv2 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that back in the day there were great fighters from the UK that us in America didn't get to see as well. Many of us in the US only got to see Lenox Lewis, Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, many others just didn't have the popularity or management team to get the exposure they deserved.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Surprised his fights were never broadcast in the UK. He would have been a big hit there.
@acekelly10002 жыл бұрын
Kind of like Nigel Benn and Chis Eubank. They were great fighters in the UK, but didn't get there true credit in the states. I always wanted to see a Nigel Benn vs Roy Jones or a Chris Eubank vs James Toney fight. They would have been great ones. Greg Haugen was a true warrior with a Lions heart.
@todgerous2 жыл бұрын
@@acekelly1000 Jones and toney would have had their way with both, different class
@whip572 жыл бұрын
Always liked Greg Haugen...great fighter and competitor, glad to see he's doing alright 👍
@joegiordano63752 жыл бұрын
I spent two hours talking to him at some fights about 15 years ago, he was a great fighter, interesting to talk with.
@uriahnavarro79042 жыл бұрын
Man, I haven't even watched this yet, but thanks for putting all of these together. So many unsung greats in this sport that no one has heard that you cover. Greg Haugen is one of them.
@logicalnetwork16112 жыл бұрын
I knew of Greg Haugen in the 1980s. Great boxer.
@logicalnetwork16112 жыл бұрын
Hes alive and in good health.
@stephenmorris36962 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed this one. Those fights with Paz were epic. Always liked Greg sad what his wife did to him, like a true man he still put his kids first and looked after them.
@Thelategreatjohnnybratton2 жыл бұрын
Terrific profile Rich. He deserves to be remembered.
@ag4allgood2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Rich , you brought back memories of watching the Haugen fights. Definitely action packed especially the Pazienza fights. To have custody of his kids & raise them was not an easy thing back then. Great respect for Greg Haugen as a dad. Great respect for his boxing skill too ! He wasn't flashy just a tough fighter with a great heart.
@toddsmith57152 жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary, Rich. I've been waiting for this one, and sooner or later, I knew you'd get around to him. One of my favorite fighters from the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. This was a real pleasure to watch.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Todd.
@Trekzity2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian Rich could you do a documentary on Sam Langford?
@2short19682 жыл бұрын
Haugen was the definition of hardwork and determination. I grew up in this era. Gotta appreciate stories like this, that casuals don't really know nothing about. Great story...#truschoolsports 🥊🥊
@MrSlut-tn5qf2 жыл бұрын
I'm 47 years old now! And, when when I was a young Kid, in the mid to late 1980's, I remember my Daddy, and his work Buddies watching a few of Greg Haugen fights on ABC Wide World Of Sports at our House, on Saturday afternoons!
@theartoffighting8792 жыл бұрын
Will never forget the " Taxi Drivers" comments he made to JCC. Before their fight. And Chavez asking Greg what he thought after the brutal beating he took. They must have been Tough Taxi drivers.. Classic..
@michaelphillpott48842 жыл бұрын
Haugen could take it as well as dish it out.
@theartoffighting8792 жыл бұрын
@@michaelphillpott4884 Absolutely.
@geauxfast8u2 Жыл бұрын
It was Al Bernstein doing that post fight interview, I didn’t know JC was who asked him about the tough taxi drivers but I remember him sharp as a knife reply Hilarious entertaining 100%
@TVC151852 жыл бұрын
He was a tough dude. Many of his fights were like 1950s brawls.
@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz2 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure it was to see this upload today! I am currently living in Bellingham, Washington (about 2 hours North of Seattle, near the Canadian boarder) so its been quite a pleasure to learn of this individual. These types of people just don't exist anymore around here (or are so few and far between they disappear into obscurity). Thanks for making this kind sir, truly a pleasure to watch. Salute, AAH Stryker
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, AAH.
@bobcat84392 жыл бұрын
Greg is a hall of famer
@southpawjab64182 жыл бұрын
And I was just looking for something to watch this Sunday.....thanks Brother!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@kenrichmond12152 жыл бұрын
What a great doc . I always enjoyed watching those early fights on Saturday afternoon. What a great time for boxing 🥊! Going 15 rounds was brutal .
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@jedclampett64662 жыл бұрын
Us old bastards that are purists of the sport know how devastating corrupt decisions can be on a fighter's mental well being. I watched every one of Greg's bouts in the eighties. He was gracious in every post fight interview.
@hawkrolla2 жыл бұрын
Class act
@jedclampett64662 жыл бұрын
@@hawkrolla Thank you, Travis
@Rick_Riff2 жыл бұрын
It's weird I didn't realize how cool and classy Haugen was, I perceived him more of a brat shit talker. I must not of listened to the post fight interviews back then. His fights were entertaining from the beginning, but he's a great representative of boxing also...
@clos66132 жыл бұрын
He was a true class act. So rare in today's ego centric world
@maxxxmodelz40612 жыл бұрын
Greg was a fight fan's fighter. It's a shame they punished him just for smoking pot. That's not a performance-enhancing substance. That's a real shame.
@chrisprimmer64412 жыл бұрын
These fights and videos take me back to a better time in boxing. This man is a hero and I always enjoy watching him do his art.
@chonqmonk2 жыл бұрын
So this cuts both ways: Haugen fought so many absolute animals, but those animals were fighting an absolute animal in Greg Haugen....what the hell happened to boxing? Thanks Rich! Love your work man!
@allanjoseph56012 жыл бұрын
I ask myself that question all the time! Boxers were just tougher once upon a time.
@keithluckett33312 жыл бұрын
They wasn’t concern about the “0”.
@sfldmu90602 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you for uploading from UK
@ZerikLaps2 жыл бұрын
Already know this is going to be great/ I appreciate the effort you put into these videos always a pleasure to watch
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, Max.
@PhflyDan12 жыл бұрын
This was good stuff! Got a new respect for Haugen after this. He was a good, HONEST Pro...
@gareth1974barrington2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant boxing documentary
@logicalnetwork16112 жыл бұрын
Yes Rich is the man
@mattwhisnant5926 Жыл бұрын
He is the most respectful smart ass I’ve ever heard. Love this dude’s style, personal style and fighting style.
@mclagett10432 жыл бұрын
I always respected his fighting spirit, the respect he had for his opponents, and the honest eyes he saw himself with.. Pretty cool we share a love for crazy women... But all that doesn't hold a candle to being a stand up dad.... That's his greatest achievement... 🙏
@AIRRAID22 жыл бұрын
Loved every minute of it ! ♥️ 5/5 🥊
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@nickharmer30492 жыл бұрын
Another great documentary Rich. Once again, I knew Haugen's career quite well, but knew nothing of his life outside of the ring & back story. Really appreciated. Bless up bro 👊
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nick.
@Anglovox2 жыл бұрын
Skilled. Well-conditioned. Granite chin. Tactically awkward....and TOUGH AS NAILS...Haugen was NEVER an "easy out" for ANYONE.
@handsom3jam955 Жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel & I love it so much. I read about this guy like 3 months ago.
@silverblack54752 жыл бұрын
Right when i saw haugen's face in the thumbnail, i clicked immediately.....i grew up in this era of boxing ....Gregs fights were always must watch tv , tough kid .
@thegadflygang53812 жыл бұрын
I remember that Boom Boom v Haugen fight like it was yesterday. My dad took me to the fight and I absolutely LOVED both fighters. Ray was my early childhood hero whom I have a display to in my house today with signed fight shorts and gloves. Greg was the guy I loved as a 12 year old kid because he was so cool and aggressive. Both phenomenal fighters, I knew either way I was going to be upset
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
Ray was very upset about Haugen's trash talking. He shouldn't have been. I think Ray got too civilized on that comeback. That fight would've been so interesting in their primes, but I wouldn't count Haugen out in that one either. He was top shelf too.
@geauxfast8u2 Жыл бұрын
@the gadfly gang maybe you would like to also have Greg’s water filled heavy bag he used working out with on all those fights??? I happen to be the present proud owner of it Signed as well “3 time world champion Greg Haugen” I had the pleasure to meet him, play a round of golf with him “wish I had that on video, so F ing hilarious off the first tee my grandfather and some Jon doe watching Greg shank it hard His follow through was a club slamming into the ground drowned out with a loud F#
@geauxfast8u2 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why it won’t let me notice you first to reply to you @ the gadfly gang? Try again soon👍
@cedricliggins75282 жыл бұрын
Greg was the real deal. He brought brutality back to boxing in the 1980s
@70gabino2 жыл бұрын
About ten years ago, I was running a boxing class at a local gym. During one of the classes, a family by the last name of Haugen came in and so I immediately told them that they had a head start on everyone by having a legit boxing name. It turns out they were related to Greg and they were happy to hear that I knew him! Pretty cool. Anyways, great video as always. Haugen was always a personal favorite. He had guts, solid skills and never made excuses for his losses. A real fighter. If you are reading this, Greg, hope you are well!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Cool story, thanks for the share, Chris.
@dyb1873 Жыл бұрын
My uncle was a close friend of his growing up in the 70s in Auburn, it was tough times and Greg was tough as nails, always in fights, heard hes doing good and lives local, considering how he grew up Id call it a success!
@jamesglenn52592 жыл бұрын
Great presentation as usual,Rich! Greg H. was a great boxer and a very tough man. The smaller fighters are pound for pound,usually the toughest fighters!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, James.
@holyfield592 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy ,he was one of my favorites ,tough as nails ,keep up the good work
@sindeshaffer10638 ай бұрын
Thanks, Rich, for all you did putting this together. Greg just sent the link to me last night, or I would've watched sooner! Greg was a great boxer & 1 thing I love about any athlete is the respect he shows after every fight to his opponents... and I will say, " Kudos to you, Haugen. You were a badass & I'm honored to have been the light in the dark for you!!! " lol Love you slits mcgee
@RichtheFightHistorian8 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Sindee. Haugen was an underrated great.
@michaelferreri12562 жыл бұрын
What an era for lighter weight boxers. We knew all the names and watched all the great fights. Haugen was BORN to fight! As solid as a brick. Thanks again Rich for another EXTRAORDINARY boxing documentary!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks, Michael.
@itsnotme38822 жыл бұрын
Oh he was one of my favorites. His fights against Vinny Paz were great
@crustymcgee65802 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing. It's become a prime destination for boxing history. Love the fights!!!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that, thanks Crusty.
@briangardiner18142 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian I concur big fan from Ireland since recently discovering this channel! Id love to see you do one on Barry McGuigan, Steve Collins or Sean Mannion!
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
@@briangardiner1814 McGuigan is on the to do. Collins & Mannion I'll have to look into further.
@briangardiner18142 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian mcguigan will make a good video! for sure Collins fought the most top guys of an Irish fighter in recent history McCallum at 16 fights, Kalambay, then beat Eubank and Nigel Benn twice each! Iron chin also! Keep up the good work dude love these vids 👍
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
@@briangardiner1814 Will add them in...Collins didn't receive a whole helluva lot of credit considering his resume. Thanks for reminding me about him.
@mikeycapp12 жыл бұрын
Another Great job Rich you continue to bring me back to my youth with these wonderfully researched and produced documentaries. P.S. The Southern Rebel was never the same fighter after the tragedy of Sean Thomas. Cheers Michael Coppola.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael.
@riddiccblow2 жыл бұрын
Loved every second of this Documentary!
@BombshellCreations2 жыл бұрын
Another great documentary, Rich. Love your channel and the content you are putting out. I grew up watching a lot of these guys, like Haugen. Keep up the good work.
@TheConchologist2 жыл бұрын
Greg was tough and very skilled! I always admired his grit and heart
@GomerfromIsaan Жыл бұрын
I remember Greg from grade school back around 1970. He wasn't very big but he was tough and smart. He used to tease the bigger guys. He didn't beat them up but he would always out wit them.
@briankennedy11922 жыл бұрын
Brilliant content Rich, Greg Haugen brings back some great memories, hope things are going well for him, a gentleman.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Biran.
@prismspec2 жыл бұрын
I use to love watching him fight. One of my favorites.
@ThehulkGreen2 жыл бұрын
Man this dude had balls, went in with chavez when he was an absolute killer.
@williamjordan92374 ай бұрын
Thanks Rich for the uploads. This is one of my favorites.
@RichtheFightHistorian4 ай бұрын
Thanks, William.
@martinwarner11782 жыл бұрын
What a fellow, what a champ, now that is my number one Yankee of all time! Thanks for a great Great video. Peace be unto you.
@lovinLaVonna2 жыл бұрын
It goes to show that the down with doubt should never be counted out. Any man's body can be broken, but there are hearts out there that can't be overlooked. If they are, you'll pay for it!
@chrisstraittalk2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel... Been a boxing fan, writer, and commentator for 35 years. Some suggested bios: Darrin Van Horn, Ernesto Magdaleno, and Leo Randolph
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
All interesting choices, thanks.
@chrisstraittalk2 жыл бұрын
@@RichtheFightHistorian no problem. I can think of a hundred, and probably supply a ton of statistics and facts, but I don't think I could tell the story the way you could. Great job again.
@hippo42142 жыл бұрын
this documentry is really amazing, keep up the great work. Greg Haugen was a beast of a man
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hippo, will do
@timmitzlaff89602 жыл бұрын
Excellent documentary. Greg was a real bad ass.
@reycesarcarino46532 жыл бұрын
The Best Version of Haugen I ever saw was the second Pazienza fight. Tough Counter-puncher
@scottodonnell71212 жыл бұрын
I think he won all three of those fights.
@bh-zj4yt2 жыл бұрын
@@scottodonnell7121 me too.
@michaelphillpott48842 жыл бұрын
@@scottodonnell7121 The first fight was Haugen's. A real hometown decision. Look at Vinny's face.
@VinnyMickeyRickeyDickeyEddy2 жыл бұрын
I had a tape of his fights when I was 12. I think my cousin recorded them off TV. It had the Pazienza fights and then one or two other great fights. What an underrated legend.
@MikeToledo-fq5hc5 ай бұрын
The Haugenmeister!!! One cool tough cucumber with the heart of a Lion. Great Doc.
@RichtheFightHistorian5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mike.
@ironhat22 жыл бұрын
excellent documentary. greg was a warrior and told it like it was. much respect to you greg. thanks for the great fights.
@bigartone12 жыл бұрын
Great documentary!!! I always loved Haugen!!! Now I know why.....tough!!!!
@maxxxmodelz40612 жыл бұрын
Greg is from an era where real tough guys talked with their fists, not their mouths. The trash talk was cheap. He didn't need to sound like a Conor McGregor to get over with fight fans. This guy just walked the walk and won fights he should have lost on paper. True fight fans respect that much more than someone who can spit fire in an interview, then when the time comes they throw pillows instead of bricks. His fights against Vinnie Paz and Macho Camacho were legendary.
@JL-ec1by2 жыл бұрын
I loved his trash talk though. He told Lou Duva he was gonna take HIS belt and tow his car with it. Perfect 😆
@Branden-vl9sl4 ай бұрын
True but I loved his trash talk it was funny and he had some good lines.
@VintageBoxingTM2 жыл бұрын
Rich yet again you’ve done it! Just popped up in my notifications. Shall watch tonight. Loved Greg’s fights. What a character.
@richwiz22 жыл бұрын
Lifetime boxing fan from Boston. I watched a Rocky Marciano fight on tv with my Dad when I was 6 years old and watched the Friday night fights for years throughout the 60’s. I always thought a lot of Greg Haugen; he was a terrific fighter.
@mmarioescareno2 жыл бұрын
I rather watch these documentaries than anything out there on Netflix. Tremendous stuff here
@allanjoseph56012 жыл бұрын
Me too pal.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mario.
@staffh38152 жыл бұрын
Me 3
@danielsmart83982 жыл бұрын
What a bruiser Haugen was!!! Terrific fighter, tough as teek and a nice guy
@Nosedruul Жыл бұрын
"Teak," yo. It's a type of wood.
@danielsmart8398 Жыл бұрын
@@Nosedruul cheers spellcheck 👍
@RyanMclain Жыл бұрын
Damn, man! This piece of work is class. I thought I knew about haugen (yes beyond the loss to JCC), yet still learned a lot. Thats what a good documentry ought to do. Thanks, Rich
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Ryan, glad you enjoyed dit.
@ronaldhaugen59673 ай бұрын
Greg's house when he was growing up had no furniture little food no curtains on windows and my aunt worked her butt off trying to support the family ❤
@counterpuncher012 жыл бұрын
Great doc..love this little inspiring badass! Great personality. He won first 2 Pazienza fights, and his manager should lose his license putting him back in the ring TWO months after a war. INSANE!
@bobshenix2 жыл бұрын
I know that was ridiculous. No concern for his health.
@MrSlut-tn5qf2 жыл бұрын
Back in his prime, you don't wanna get into a fist fight with Greg Haugen! 🥊💪🏆
@finnglynn93442 жыл бұрын
Great post remember watching haugen beat Jimmy paul on grandstand in the uk .haugen was a tough man and became a world champion you cant ask for much more as a fighter.
@HIERONYMAS2 жыл бұрын
Thanks yet again for a great documentary.
@RichtheFightHistorian2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Nick.
@kevgoss76962 жыл бұрын
Remember watching this guy when I was a kid. Love him
@gggkoking88432 жыл бұрын
Greg definitely had a heart of a lion!!! I ALWAYS enjoyed watching him fight. GO Haugen!!!
@fd94312 жыл бұрын
Awesome documentaries.
@ireneconnell4488 Жыл бұрын
I thought I knew boxing history until I started watching your channel a few days ago and now can't stop watching. I know most of the guys one here but never a enough to say how God they are but it's awesome hearing about different boxers that are not the same ones we always hete about because they are known worldwide. Amazing
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, Irene.
@raysullya.k.amassholehead8172 жыл бұрын
Now that Marijuana is legal in LV , HE SHOULD be reinstated as Champ....
@erikdahl12932 жыл бұрын
I haven't watched this video yet but I'm sure it will be good, interesting and informative like the many of yours I have watched. Maybe I'll leave more comments later after I watch but I do know that Haugen was one tough dude and I always enjoyed his fights.
@jordankodiak69562 жыл бұрын
Great Documentary I absolutely enjoyed this one
@conartist267 Жыл бұрын
I must tell you this is my favourite of all your bios because I love this guy. Without you, we’d never hear about these guys that never quite cemented themselves in boxing folk law when many of them deserved to be. God bless Rich!
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Con Artist. Haugen had his fans and deservedly so.
@kidthump2 жыл бұрын
Wow I forgot all about Haugen. Great content
@dolamike5842 жыл бұрын
This dude was a real "tough guy".
@Anabsurdsuggestion Жыл бұрын
This was a real education for me. Thanks so much. You’re producing great videos, fella.
@RichtheFightHistorian Жыл бұрын
Thanks Qwerty
@antoniobanderas97692 жыл бұрын
I met & saw , talked with Greg Haugen in Federal Way / Auburn , WA many times between 1990 and 2010, last time I saw him in Tacoma at the EQC boxing match and White River A. Concert . I hope his doing OK ! at this difficult time too. , Stay safe & blessings from the Sonoran Desert , Mexico .