After Greg Haugen upset Hector Camacho by way of split decision to take his title, the two competed in a rematch. This time Hector Camacho manages to return to sender, and defeat his rival, winning back his title. This fught also ended in a split decison, which expresses how closley contested these two great fighters were.

Greg Haugen vs Hector Camacho II

Pernell Whitaker gets his second chance at a world title when Greg Haugen comes to his hometown to defend the IBF Lightweight Championship. This time, Whitaker goes on the offensive all twelve rounds, out boxing Haugen in the center of the ring and punishing him against the ropes. A left hand from Whitaker sends Haugen to his hands and knees in the sixth round for the first knockdown of the champion's career. Whitaker finishes strong down the stretch, pitching a virtual shutout and winning by a wide unanimous decision on the scorecards.

Greg Haugen vs. Pernell Whitaker

Greg Haugen ventures into enemy territory to take on undefeated WBC Super Lightweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez in Mexico City. Enraged by Haugen's remarks about his opposition, Chavez refuses to touch gloves before the fight and drops Haugen with a pair of right hands just seconds into the first round. By the end of the second, Haugen's nose is bleeding and he is taking a vicious beating from the champion. Looking to collect on a knockout bet with promoter Don King, Chavez wobbles Haugen with a right hand early in the fifth and puts him down on a knee with a combination. Haugen beats the count but is battered into the ropes until Referee Joe Cortez stops the massacre, suffering the first stoppage loss of his career.

Greg Haugen vs Hector Camacho II

Greg Haugen vs. Pernell Whitaker

The Grand Slam Of Boxing: Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Greg Haugen

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