Greg was a terrific counter puncher. Gatti liked to get in their and brawl, and didn't always show the best defense. He might get tagged a lot while pressing the attack on Haugen. Both men had substantial workrates. Still not sold on who I'd favor though. This is a pick 'em fight for me.
I like Haugen in this one, both Guy's were tough as nails, but limited skill wise, but Haugen was crafty and had a knack for winning fights he was supposed to lose, Camacho, Mancini, Paz.. Haugen UD...
I lost like 50 bucks in that fight, I bet with my Heart on that one, and I thought Ray would pull it out, he was still young around 30 and had more experience in big fights, but the way Haugen dominated him was just sick.. It was a really long time ago, but a lot of boxing insiders were picking Mancini to win that one...
That was an awfully big risk to bet on a guy who hadn't won a fight in 8 years and zero fights at that weight class ever. I vaguely remember the ads for that fight but don't think I have Mancini much of a chance.
