Greg Haugen vs Juan Diaz

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  2. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Im going with the baby bull...Haugen doesn't have enough power to keep him off all night ...i don't he has the footwork to avoid him
     
  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm gonna disagree. Haugen had sneaky power, not a big puncher, but he did have enough pop in his counters to hurt or even stop Diaz, who didn't exactly have an iron chin.

    I think Haugen completely outclasses Diaz.
     
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  4. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Some people fail to understand that Haugen had sophisticated, subtle skills...he would have been too smart for Diaz...plus he had experience pacing himself over 16 rounds....and Diaz had none.
     
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  5. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Good match. I respect both guys. Diaz had to get inside and have a high punch output. Volume, work the body.
    Haugen could really fight. He did have subtle skills. He could take little half steps back to avoid a jab or to set up crafty counters.

    I'd lean towards Haugen. He beat some excellent fighters. A little higher level I believe than the Baby Bull.
     
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