Sean O Grady vs Greg Haugen

[Cobra33]

Here is an interesting bout.I think Haugen has underrated boxing skills that alot of people overlook.Also he is alot stronger then alot of people give him credit for.OGrady had a strong body attack and was tough as nails even if he was cut easily.Who wins and why?

[My dinner with Conteh]

Haugen UD.

[Titan1]

Haugen UD but it could go the other way, especially if O'Grady put in a Kenty type performance.

[Xplosive]

I think the O'Grady that beat Kenty could beat Haugen, but it'd be a close and tough fight. O'Grady by SD.

[good right hand]

i am watching the o' grady-kenty fight now on youtube and i gotta say, sean is no joke. deffinetely not what i imagined him to be by judging his lighthearted comical commentating.

i agree with cobra, if you put haugen next to chavez he physically looks ordinary but haugen was very strong, his legs where as big a hameds but the thing i was wondering is that o' grady looks pretty darn strong too. both look about the same but haugen is more educated in his attacks, almost like he want to be a completely different fighter from the alaska toughman winner that he started off to be. haugen jab is good and his self control to attack and circle roughly but effectively is a staple in his career. o' grady looks more like a unrefined haugen with a much harder punch. the one thing that makes a difference in my mind is how fast o' grady can close the distance and his willingness to eat jabs.

everything crys haugen from what i thought but i would say o' grady would close the distance and use his good hooks to keep haugen honest for a decision win.

[JohnThomas1]

Haugen via decision.

[salsanchezfan]

i am watching the o' grady-kenty fight now on youtube and i gotta say, sean is no joke. deffinetely not what i imagined him to be by judging his lighthearted comical commentating.

i agree with cobra, if you put haugen next to chavez he physically looks ordinary but haugen was very strong, his legs where as big a hameds but the thing i was wondering is that o' grady looks pretty darn strong too. both look about the same but haugen is more educated in his attacks, almost like he want to be a completely different fighter from the alaska toughman winner that he started off to be. haugen jab is good and his self control to attack and circle roughly but effectively is a staple in his career. o' grady looks more like a unrefined haugen with a much harder punch. the one thing that makes a difference in my mind is how fast o' grady can close the distance and his willingness to eat jabs.

everything crys haugen from what i thought but i would say o' grady would close the distance and use his good hooks to keep haugen honest for a decision win.



...............Actually, Greg never really fit the typical mold of the Alaska Toughmen anyway; being much smaller than most, he won those fights by outlasting the fat, beer-guzzling slobs; he was "cute" with them and let them wear themselves out. So that caginess has always played a part in his gameplan.

[redrooster]

Haugen would be a good tuneup fight for Sean to keep him sharp for a real contender.

[dnr0720]

Haugen would be a good tuneup fight for Sean to keep him sharp for a real contender.

Man you really are mad he beat Camacho aren't you. Sure he probably couldn't beat Camacho in his prime but Haugen is alot better fighter then given credit for. He was smart got under your skin and it worked in his favor. I still remember him bringing a tampon to an interview about his upcoming match with Vinny Paz. I liked the guy he talked a good game and made fights interesting. Him vs O'Grady would definately be a good scrap. I'll take Haugen by SD

[Curtis Lowe]

O'Grady by decision in a very good fight. O'Grady is a very underrated fighter by most people today, whom seemily based thier opinion of him on his commentating/acting goofy. Haugen also was very good, I just think O'Grady was better.

[la-califa]

Good match, Haugen would like to brawl & O'Grady would outbox him and keep Haugen offbalance with quick combinations. O'Grady by a close decision.

[salsanchezfan]

Man you really are mad he beat Camacho aren't you. Sure he probably couldn't beat Camacho in his prime but Haugen is alot better fighter then given credit for. He was smart got under your skin and it worked in his favor. I still remember him bringing a tampon to an interview about his upcoming match with Vinny Paz. I liked the guy he talked a good game and made fights interesting. Him vs O'Grady would definately be a good scrap. I'll take Haugen by SD



.............As you're a bit new to the scene (though obviously know enough to know of Rooster's fetish for Camacho), this is just how Rooster works.

I get the distinct impression he doesn't even believe half of what he writes. He does what he does for effect; he likes to get people riled up with a largely unpopular opinion, because people never fail to bite on it, and the ensuing madness is fun for him.

Just add a huge grain of salt to his comments, and the soup is more palatable. He's actually rather entertaining.

[dnr0720]

.............As you're a bit new to the scene (though obviously know enough to know of Rooster's fetish for Camacho), this is just how Rooster works.

I get the distinct impression he doesn't even believe half of what he writes. He does what he does for effect; he likes to get people riled up with a largely unpopular opinion, because people never fail to bite on it, and the ensuing madness is fun for him.

Just add a huge grain of salt to his comments, and the soup is more palatable. He's actually rather entertaining.

Thanks for the heads up

[good right hand]

...............Actually, Greg never really fit the typical mold of the Alaska Toughmen anyway; being much smaller than most, he won those fights by outlasting the fat, beer-guzzling slobs; he was "cute" with them and let them wear themselves out. So that caginess has always played a part in his gameplan.


you got me:!:

i have never actually seen any of haugen's toughman fights, i have only heard that he entered them. i always assumed that haugen was a face first brawler much like a typical tough man contender. interesting that he was such a smart fighter even in the early stages of his fighting career.

[dnr0720]

you got me:!:

i have never actually seen any of haugen's toughman fights, i have only heard that he entered them. i always assumed that haugen was a face first brawler much like a typical tough man contender. interesting that he was such a smart fighter even in the early stages of his fighting career.

He definately knew how to get under your skin. He talked a good game and the only time it really back fired on him was against Chavez it really pissed Chavez off when Haugen said he's never beaten any body just a bunch of Tijuana cab drivers. but You gotta love Haugen in the post fight interview when asked about those Tijuana cab drivers with a smile on his face he said they must be pretty tough.

[redrooster]

Thanks for the heads up

Dont believe it. These debates are actually heated discussions.

[mr. magoo]

Sean O'Grady and Greg Haugen both exemplified what it means to be serious business in the ring. Both men had workrates that were off the charts and both always fought with heart. Haugen's matches with Pazienza are nothing short of pure classics in my honest opinion. While I certainly like O'Grady, I would seriously have to favor Haugen. Greg was simply far more proven against rated opposition and was tested in the heat of battle more than a few times. Sean's win over Hilmer Kenty for the WBA lightweight crown was a major acheivement as was attaining 70 career knockouts and fighting 26 times at the age of 15. It can't be overlooked however that O'Grady was protected by his father managed him, and fought an overabundance of underacheivers. Ultimately, he was beaten on the vast majority of occasions that he stepped up. His career record of 81-5-70 looks good at first glance. But, when we look a tad closer, he is actually more like 2-5 against quality opponents. I think Haugen's counter punching techniques and overall toughness makes things very difficult for Sean to get anything done.

Haugen on points or late stoppage.

[redrooster]

^ Whatever this guy's telling you, he's lying

[mr. magoo]

^ Whatever this guy's telling you, he's lying


Leonard

[natonic]

Sean O'Grady and Greg Haugen both exemplified what it means to be serious business in the ring. Both men had workrates that were off the charts and both always fought with heart. Haugen's matches with Pazienza are nothing short of pure classics in my honest opinion. While I certainly like O'Grady, I would seriously have to favor Haugen. Greg was simply far more proven against rated opposition and was tested in the heat of battle more than a few times. Sean's win over Hilmer Kenty for the WBA lightweight crown was a major acheivement as was attaining 70 career knockouts and fighting 26 times at the age of 15. It can't be overlooked however that O'Grady was protected by his father managed him, and fought an overabundance of underacheivers. Ultimately, he was beaten on the vast majority of occasions that he stepped up. His career record of 81-5-70 looks good at first glance. But, when we look a tad closer, he is actually more like 2-5 against quality opponents. I think Haugen's counter punching techniques and overall toughness makes things very difficult for Sean to get anything done.

Haugen on points or late stoppage.

I think everything you're saying has merit but for some reason I'm still going to take O'Grady. O'grady is listed at 5'10" and I think height and reach would play a factor in forcing Haugen to lead a little more than he'd like. I'll take O'Grady by decision. Of course Leonard would eff both these guys up ;-)

[dnr0720]

Sean O'Grady and Greg Haugen both exemplified what it means to be serious business in the ring. Both men had workrates that were off the charts and both always fought with heart. Haugen's matches with Pazienza are nothing short of pure classics in my honest opinion. While I certainly like O'Grady, I would seriously have to favor Haugen. Greg was simply far more proven against rated opposition and was tested in the heat of battle more than a few times. Sean's win over Hilmer Kenty for the WBA lightweight crown was a major acheivement as was attaining 70 career knockouts and fighting 26 times at the age of 15. It can't be overlooked however that O'Grady was protected by his father managed him, and fought an overabundance of underacheivers. Ultimately, he was beaten on the vast majority of occasions that he stepped up. His career record of 81-5-70 looks good at first glance. But, when we look a tad closer, he is actually more like 2-5 against quality opponents. I think Haugen's counter punching techniques and overall toughness makes things very difficult for Sean to get anything done.

Haugen on points or late stoppage.

Everything you say is dead on but Christ I can't take my eye off your avetar