Greg Haugen vs Prime Mancini

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  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Greg beat the Hell outta a shot Mancini, but how would he have fared against a prime Ray?

    In fairness to Greg, he was also past his prime when he beat Mancini.
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Mancini grinds him down. Haugen could absolutely box but has become a tad overrated IMO.
     
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  3. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Like many fighters with that style, Mancini's career was not built for longevity. Prime for prime, I take Mancini by decision.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    I give Haugen a decent chance peak for peak. It's a tight call. Haugen had some stones. He'd be better than anyone Ray ever beat imo, certainly post Arguello.
     
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    For a single win, Haugen never beat anybody as good as JL Ramirez. However, Haugen beat better fighters overall than Mancini did.

    Ramirez aside, Mancini's list of wins is underwhelming.

    I think this a close fight prime-for-prime, but I would give Mancini the edge. Not by much, though. Haugen always gives him problems.

    I think Mancini wins a hard fought decision.
     
  6. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A prime Vinnie Paz, Mancini, Haugen round robin would be a CBS Sports Spectacular Sat. afternoon(s)
    dream.
     
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  7. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Didn’t Mancini absolutely dominate Jose Luis Ramirez? I’d put JLR a class above Haugen.
     
  8. JohnThomas1

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    He did and i've been meaning to rewatch it for ages. It'd the reason i added certainly post Arguello as a bit of a kicker.

    It's Mancini's career best win for mine. Mancini showed he really knew how to fight a southpaw in that one. His feet placement and overall footwork was superb.

    I've never much thought how i'd rate Haugen and Ramirez. It's a good question.