Best fights of Greg Haugen
Over 17 years as a professional, Greg Haugen compiled a 40-10-1 (19) record, including 13 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Greg Haugen defeats Héctor Camacho
On February 23, 1991 Greg Haugen fought Héctor Camacho for the WBO super lightweight title. Haugen was 30 years old with a record of 27-3, and Camacho was 28 with a record of 38-0. Haugen was on a 2-fight winning streak and Camacho was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak. Haugen won via split decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Greg Haugen loses to Héctor Camacho in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 18, 1991 Greg Haugen defended his WBO super lightweight title against Héctor Camacho. It was their second meeting. Haugen was 30 years old with a record of 28-3, and Camacho was 28 with a record of 38-1. Haugen was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Camacho was coming off a loss. Haugen lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Camacho.
3. Greg Haugen defeats Vinny Paz in their 2nd fight
On February 6, 1988 Greg Haugen fought Vinny Paz for the IBF lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Haugen was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Paz was 25 with a record of 23-1. Haugen was coming off a win and Paz was on a 9-fight winning streak. Haugen won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Greg Haugen loses to Tony Lopez via KO
On June 25, 1994 Greg Haugen faced Tony Lopez in a lightweight bout. Haugen was 33 years old with a record of 34-5, and Lopez was 31 with a record of 44-4-1. Both Haugen and Lopez were on a 2-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Haugen via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Greg Haugen KOs Freddie Roach
On August 22, 1985 Greg Haugen faced Freddie Roach. Haugen was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Roach was 25 with a record of 39-8. Haugen was coming off a win and Roach was on a 3-fight winning streak. Haugen stopped Freddie Roach via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Greg Haugen KOs Gert Bo Jacobsen
On October 28, 1988 Greg Haugen defended his IBF lightweight title against Gert Bo Jacobsen. Haugen was 28 years old with a record of 22-1, and Jacobsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Haugen was on a 3-fight winning streak. Haugen stopped Gert Bo Jacobsen via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Greg Haugen KOs Francisco Lopez
On July 7, 1992 Greg Haugen faced Francisco Lopez. Haugen was 31 years old with a record of 30-4, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Haugen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Haugen stopped Francisco Lopez via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Greg Haugen loses to Julio César Chávez via KO
On February 20, 1993 Greg Haugen fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. Haugen was 32 years old with a record of 32-4, and Chávez was 30 with a record of 84-0. Haugen was on a 4-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 84-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Haugen via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Greg Haugen KOs Mark Brannon
On January 21, 1995 Greg Haugen faced Mark Brannon. Haugen was 34 years old with a record of 34-6, and Brannon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Haugen was coming off a loss. Haugen stopped Mark Brannon via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Greg Haugen KOs Darren Brennan
On January 21, 1994 Greg Haugen faced Darren Brennan. Haugen was 33 years old with a record of 32-5, and Brennan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Haugen was coming off a loss. Haugen stopped Darren Brennan via TKO in the 6th round.