There was no doubt in my mind I won. He made excuses for his loss to Chavez which he was still struggling to come to terms with, describing it as his "biggest regret."[8]. Thats when Padilla took a point.. Greg Haugen fought a total of 53 times during his professional career. Tough Man: The Greg Haugen Story, peel the intriguing onion of the man they called, 'Mutt," boxings career. I always rooted for him. At the end of the fight, he ended up walking out of the ring. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 5 months and 30 days. He knows I won because he was halfway to his dressing room and they had to bring him back. The kid from Auburn dominated the much larger "Crusher" in a fight I'll never forget. Furyously licks Klits. Chavez easily took apart an ill-prepared Haugen in five rounds. In his next bout, he defeated former champion Juan Laporte by a twelve-round unanimous decision. He was a great fighter and he beat a lot better guys than me., Haugen (right) on the receiving end from Whitaker. Luis Nery: I am ready to be WBC world champion again! Damgaard was on a 14-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 6 cms and also had a 4 cm reach advantage over Haugen. : The Whitaker team, among them Lou Duva, told The Ring that they did not want a fight against Chavez in those days. This book this book is written about my brothers boxing career met Anthony on several occasions not enough grit!! Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is an American former professional boxer from 1982 to 1999. He tells us at one point incorrectly that Leonard lost to Norris as part of his summation of 1990 and several pages later when describing 1991 the same information is repeated. Leading up to the bout, Haugen made the comment that many of Chavezs wins "came against Tijuana taxi drivers that my mom could whip. [29], He and former rival Mario Martinez, against whom he earned his first world championship in 1984, faced each other again on July 3, 2015, in an event to benefit Chavez's two drug rehabilitation clinics. I had death threats, 24-hr bodyguards and it was ugly for awhile. I was conscious enough to know I got hit with a right hand and I had to bang into him and grab him because he was going to throw the left hook. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The main event of the night was Julio Cesar Chavez, from Mexico VS American Greg Haugen. DISCLAIMER: Data may be outdated or incorrect, use at your own discretion. Many boxing fans and members of the media were outraged that Steele would stop a match that Taylor was winning with only two seconds left, while others felt that Steele was justified in stopping the fight given Taylor's condition and the fact that he was unable to respond to Steele before the conclusion of the match. Over the next four or five rounds, I just continued to tag him and he wouldnt go down. Chvez won his first championship, the vacant WBC Super Featherweight title, on September 13, 1984, by knocking out fellow Mexican Mario "Azabache" Martnez at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. He was the type of guy who never really got hurt. I would have liked a bit more on his personal life as he went through his career. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022. They took a point away and he lost by a point. World champions whom Chvez defeated include Jose Luis Ramrez, Rafael Limn, Rocky Lockridge, Meldrick Taylor, Roger Mayweather, Lonnie Smith, Sammy Fuentes, Hctor "Macho" Camacho, Juan Laporte, Edwin Rosario, Greg Haugen, Tony Lpez, Giovanni Parisi, Joey Gamache and Frankie Randall, who had taken the WBC Light Welterweight belt from Chvez just four months earlier. Greg's rise to the title is described in great detail from the time he first laced em up and age 5. Greg Haugen: Never, none! Great job Anthony. February 23, 1991: Haugen wins the WBO super-lightweight title from Hector Camacho, by beating Camacho via 12 round split-decision. Id probably give the call to Hector. He lost the IBF lightweight title to Pernell Whitaker in 1989 by decision, it was his biggest paycheck at that time at $426,000.[3]. By his last professional fight on December 17, 1999, Haugen's boxing record stood at 40-10-1 (19 KO wins, 3 KO losses). Whitaker: He was just so hard to hit. Haugen lost to Paz via 15 round unanimous decision and lost the IBF lightweight title. Greg Haugen: I was taking speed to make weight, I wasnt training well as I knew it was my last fight. (Camacho) jumped in and tried to hit me. Prior to the bout, Chavez indicated that he was considering retirement: "I've had a lot of problems with my arms, with my knees. That was all I said, Don King said the rest to promote the fight and sell tickets. We hope to sign a promotional contract soon. He was born in Auburn, Washington, U.S. on August 31, 1960. His defense was good. "[24] There was no rematch. Unanimous TD after Chvez was cut from an accidental head clash, Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of light welterweight boxing champions, "A romper ms marcas - Boxeo - ESPN Deportes", "Adios, Gran Campeon Mexicano - La Prensa de San Antonio", "Manny Pacquiao Vs Julio Cesar Chavez: Tackling Invincibility", "Boxing News - Boxing Results - Boxing Schedule - Boxing Rankings - Boxing - Pound for Pound History | Awards", "Pacquiao-Clottey draws more than 50,000 fans", "Are These Really the 80 Best Boxers Ever? "[15][dubious discuss][dead link]. BoxingInsider.com: What were paydays like back in the early years of your pro career? They had these tough guy fights. The third fight, he ran for 10 rounds and they gave it to him.. Julio Cesar Chavez 139 lbs beat Greg Haugen 140 lbs by TKO at 2:02 in round 5 of 12 Date: 1993-02-20 Location: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Referee: Joe Cortez Judge: Gelasio Perez Huerta 40-35 Judge: Dae Eun Chung 40-33 Judge: Marty Denkin 40-35 WBC World Super Lightweight Title (10th defense by Chavez) Switch to interactive mode Greg Haugen's Record Greg Haugen is a retired American professional boxer. He was quick and whenever you face a southpaw, its a whole different game. In a career spanning 17 years and 1 month, Greg Haugen fought 53 times with 40 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. A 28-year old Greg Haugen (23-1, 11 KO) faced fellow American boxer Pernell Whitaker, who was 25 years old with a record of 16-1 in a lightweight title defense fight. BOXING SKILLS Camacho was deducted a point for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th and final round. They met in February 1991 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, in what was seen as a tune up for Camacho, who would be defending his WBO junior welterweight title. Try again. He holds records for most successful consecutive defenses of world titles (27), most title fights (37), most title-fight victories (31) and he is after Joe Louis (with 23) for most title defenses won by knockout (21). There was a lot of politics and favoritism up there at some of the clubs. These three fights are the highlight of his career. "[6] This generated a huge uproar in the Mexican community and ignited publicity for the bout. Do you want to fight him?. [citation needed] On December 7, 2010, his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame was announced. He also lost to three champions: Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya and Kostya Tszyu. He was the quickest fighter I fought. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. In their 2nd fight, a 27-year old Greg Haugen (20-1, 10 KO) faced Vinny Pazienza again, who was now 25 years old with a record of 23-1 for Pazienza's IBF lightweight title. I've always been a fan of Mutt, growing up in Washington State I followed his career and remember listening to him on 96.5 the Seattle radio show with Robin and Maynard. My mindset wasnt there. A 26-year old Greg Haugen (19-0, 9 KO) faced fellow American boxer Vinny Pazienza for the first time, who was 24 years old with a record of 22-1 in a lightweight title defense fight. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. He has been stopped three times and lost seven times via decision. He lost his title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza by decision. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and with an 18-0 record, received a title shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986.. Greg Haugen: I worked for awhile for an Indian tribe, working for their boxing program. The book was a good read especially if your a huge boxing fan. On this day, legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. The Referee was Firm but fair, Joe Cortez. He was 88-0, but hes fought a lot of Tijuana taxi drivers. I had a stiff jab. He turned professional in November 1982 and over the next couple of years advanced to 17-0. December 5, 1986: Haugen wins his first world title by defeating Jimmy Paul via 15 round majority decision. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 fights before challenging for a world title. If you love boxing and the real life Rocky story, this is it. We had a rematch clause that he would go to my town for a rematch and he wouldnt honor it. Haugen estimates that he won roughly 300 of 320 amateur contests. The Judges were Marty Denkin, Gelasio Perez and Dae Eun Chung. Greg Haugen, left, a former world champion lightweight, works with heavyweight Jonte Willis at Planet Hollywood on Thursday. Greg Haugen: Pretty bad, like $100 a round if you were lucky. but I wasnt in any kind of shape for that fight. [10][11] He is the father of current boxers Omar Chvez and former WBC middleweight champion Julio Csar Chvez Jr.[12][13][14]. BEST DEFENSE After outpointing Edwin Curet for the vacant NABF belt, Haugen, in what he views as his proudest moment, upset Jimmy Paul by 15-round majority decision to capture the IBF lightweight title. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. Haugen lost the title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza. : His last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Paul Nave on December 17, 1999. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. However despite my complaints I still enjoyed it, mainly because Greg's career was a worthy one at a time when boxers fought more frequently and against tougher opposition than is common today. I grabbed him and shook it off and came back and hit him with my own hard one-two at the end of the first round. EP 52: Heather Hardy and Ronica Jeffrey on Women Boxing, Tyson Fury On Brother Tommy: "If He Loses To Jake Paul Then Hes Finished With The Boxing", Boxing Insider Fight Night: 8 Rds. BoxingInsider.com: He didnt hit very hard, but he was a pin-point puncher. Haugen (right) absorbs a left hook from Pazienza. Since the late 1980s, Chvez stated several times that he wanted a fight against Whitaker. Jerry Bo has known former lightweight world . Sat on my ass! 1960) is a retired American boxer. Theyd say, He weighs this much. [30], During the late part of his career, Chvez struggled with drug addiction and alcohol abuse. I aint rich, but Im alive. For the first time, hear his own words about his boxing career. On June 7, 1996, Chvez faced Oscar De La Hoya. "[21] Ultimately, 136,274 showed up to set a world record for outdoor fight attendance[6] as they watched Chvez drop Haugen quickly and then back off with the apparent intention of punishing him for his prefight remarks. Greg Haugen's professional boxing career spanned more than 17 years from 1982 to 1999. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. I guess it didnt help that I came into the ring to Born In The USA! He had good handspeed. Chavez hit pretty hard. You gotta believe in yourself, believe in what youre doing. Name: Greg Haugen Birth Name: Gregory Lee Haugen Hometown: Seattle, Washington, USA Birthplace: Auburn, Washington, USA Stance: Orthodox Height: 168cm Reach: 170cm Pro Boxer: Record Trainer: Jim Montgomery Greg Haugen Gallery Awards & Recognition In 2008 Haugen was rated by ESPN as the best boxer to have come out of Alaska [1]. February 20th, 1993. Discover Greg Haugens Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Round by round detail of all of Greg's best fights. After two defenses, Haugen lost the title to Pernell Whitaker. Shortly thereafter, he knocked down the former Olympic gold medalist. Whitaker: I fought a lot of good fighters. So many people out there are directly or indirectly affected by Autism. When I fought him I was training on cocaine and vodka, going through a bad divorce. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The Chavez fight is one of Haugens biggest career regrets. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Overall, he had a good career. A 25-year old Pernell Whitaker (16-1, 10 KO) faced fellow American boxer Greg Haugen, who was 28 years old with a record of 23-1 for Haugen's IBF lightweight title. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I talked to him the whole fight and had him so frustrated cause he couldnt hit me. I enjoyed his fights, but his career was underrated, he never got the credit he deserved. In 1991 he upset Hector Macho Camacho for the WBO Light Welterweight title, only to lose it later that year to Camacho in a rematch. BoxingInsider.com: Ever any thoughts of a comeback? After a 2001 victory over Terry Thomas in Ciudad Jurez, Mexico, Chvez retired. Later, however, when he moved to Alaska, the eager young fighter switched to a new combat sport. If someone took my best shot, I never thought about it because I wasnt a real big puncher. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Every time he threw the left hand, I wouldnt be there, recalled Haugen. The following year Haugen met Pazienza again, winning the back the title via a unanimous decision. On April 10, 1992, he scored a TKO victory over number-one ranked contender Angel Hernandez (37-0-2, 22 KOs) in the fifth round. He was as shocked as everyone else that he won.. After 13 months off, Haugen moved up to junior welterweight. In the buildup, Haugen was up to his old tricks. a majority decision over reigning champion Jimmy Paul.[1]. Chvez was named Fighter of the Year for 1987 and 1990 by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring respectively. Hes undefeated as a Heavyweight right now. Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021. Greg Haugens income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. They were both world class. He needs a GoFundMe page the guy is a Champion!! Haugen lost a close 15-round unanimous decision and, 30 years on, remains bitter about the result. On April 16, 1988, Chvez defeated number one ranked contender Rodolfo Aguilar (2001) by sixth-round technical knockout. The 80,000 that saw Froch . Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer. On September 17, 2005, at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Chvez suffered a TKO loss to until then little-known Grover Wiley in the 115th bout of his career, retiring in his corner before the start of the 5th round, after injuring his right hand. [9] In 2010 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for the Class of 2011. . That fight ended in a draw. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. ref: Davey Pearl Robert Cox 143-143 Ed Levine 141-144 Art Lurie 142-143 . We dont have much information about Hes past relationship and any previous engaged. The promoter, Dan Duva, had to talk him back into the ring. Haugen had lost to Pazienza in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage over Haugen. Learn more. For more details about these defeats, refer to "All of Greg Haugen's losses". Pazienza was on a eight-fight win streak with 18 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 9 cm reach advantage over Haugen. A 33-year old Greg Haugen (34-5, 18 KO) fought fellow American boxer Tony Lopez, who was 31 years old with a record of 44-4-1. [2] He defended the title against Miguel Santana and future WBO welterweight champion Gert Bo Jacobsen. What's not so good is the large number of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors that occur almost every page. A year after De La Hoya moved up to welterweight in 1997, Chvez fought Miguel ngel Gonzlez for the vacant WBC Light Welterweight title. I think I was like 320-25 as an amateur. legendary JC Chavez defeats Greg Haugen in front of a record crowd of 132,274. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Greg Lee Haugen (born August 31, 1960) is a retired American boxer.who was a world champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight divisions. I cant complain.. What did surprise me was the lack of a written tribute to his fantastic career.Author Anthony "Zute" George has done an excellent service to the sport of boxing and Greg Haugen with this wonderful book. By his last professional fight on December 17, 1999, Haugen's boxing record stood at 40-10-1 (19 KO wins, 3 KO losses). Related boxers. Box-pro division: light status: inactive bouts: 53: rounds: . Until their eventual rematch in 1998, Chvez would always state that De La Hoya had not defeated him, but that a gash that he had suffered in training was the real cause of the stoppage of the fight. Camacho was on a 38-fight win streak with 16 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 5 cm reach advantage over Haugen. So many names came up that I hadnt thought about in a long time. His defeat was avenged two years later by his son, Julio Csar Chvez, Jr., who knocked Wiley out in the third round of their fight. He later developed a cocaine habit. Haugen defeated Paz via 15 round unanimous decision to win the IBF lightweight title. April 3, 1992: Greg Haugen beats Ray Mancini via 7th round TKO. Both had supreme footwork. On March 17, 1990, he faced Meldrick Taylor, the undefeated IBF Light Welterweight Champion, in a title unification fight. [28], Late in 2014, Julio Csar Chvez returned to the ring for an exhibition with Vicente Sagrestano in a bout aimed at collecting toys for poor children. His first world title fight came on June 7, 1987, in Providence, Rhode Island, where he outpointed Greg Haugen over 15 rounds to become the IBF world lightweight champion. Enjoyed reading it. He knows I kicked his ass all three times, said Haugen, who still maintains real animosity towards his former nemesis. Later that year, he defeated Frankie Mitchell (29-1) by fourth-round TKO. In his next bout, he won the WBC Light Welterweight title by defeating Roger Mayweather for a second time. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. "After so many years of working out, it all builds up. His 1993 fight with Greg Haugen featured trash talk from Haugen, who derided Chavez's 82-fight unbeaten streak as consisting mostly of "Tijuana taxi drivers that my mother could have knocked out" and insisting that "There aren't 130,000 Mexicans who can afford tickets" to see the fight in Estadio Azteca. A great read,I highly recommend it!! I beat him up in the rematch even worse, he said. I got hit early in the first round and it took my legs away.. STRONGEST He is now the IBF lightweight world champion. Lightweight Crown", "Fifteen Straight; The Charade Continues", "Julio Caesar Chavez made attendance history 26 years ago", Greg Haugen - In My Own Words (Fox Sports) 2, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greg_Haugen&oldid=1138391629, International Boxing Federation champions, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 12:24. Greg Haugen had a total of 10 losses in his professional boxing career four of them in title bouts and six in non-title bouts. In their 3rd fight, a 29-year old Greg Haugen (25-2, 13 KO) fought Vinny Pazienza again, who was now 27 years old with a record of 28-4. Whitaker: Whitaker was the fastest by far. On September 12, 1992, Chvez faced WBO Light Welterweight Champion Hector "Macho" Camacho (41-1-0, 18 KOs) in a highly anticipated bout. He was so sure hed lost. The fight was close on the scorecards, so close in fact that one moment of madness cost Camacho his unbeaten record. Haugen lived in Southern Nevada for 12 years as he pursued boxing. From the rough streets of Auburn, Washington, to the amateur circuit, the bars of Alaska, to the professional ranks, and the championship level, Greg Haugen has excelled in pugilism. My dad was a Marine, and I was pretty small, got picked on a lot. He trained under Jim Montgomery.Haugen turned pro in 1982 and won his first 17 . Marin's Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael, World Boxing Federation World Welterweight Title, vacant World Boxing Federation World Welterweight Title, World Boxing Council World Super Lightweight Title, World Boxing Organisation World Super Lightweight Title, International Boxing Federation World Lightweight Title. A 31-year old Greg Haugen (29-4, 14 KO) fought fellow American boxer Ray Mancini, who was 31 years old with a record of 29-4. The result of the fight was a controversial majority draw, allowing Chvez to remain undefeated with Whitaker retaining his title. [17] He successfully defended his WBC Super Featherweight title a total of nine times. I said a lot of derogatory things to him during the fight, got under his skin. [35] He was ranked No. He was held to a draw by two others: Pernell Whitaker and Miguel ngel Gonzlez. He also has a daughter, Nicole Chavez, who is a participant on the Telemundo television reality show, La Casa de los Famosos. Please try again. He asked my dad to let me start there, I became pretty good. Both the boxers were of the same height but Lopez had a 13 cm reach advantage over Haugen. , Item Weight We have to get the Heavyweight title back in the USA. [31], Chvez is the father of Omar Chvez and former WBC Middleweight Champion Julio Csar Chvez, Jr.[32] He works as an analyst for ESPN and TV Azteca, and spends his time between Mexico and the United States, where he owns businesses and properties. world super-middleweight title rematch with George Groves at Wembley Stadium broke the British post-War record for a boxing record. Not gonna happen. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. At the end of the first round, Chavez landed a blow that knocked Ruiz out. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Haugen lost to Damgaard via 6th round RTD. Julio Cesar Chavez v Greg Haugen . That probably would have finished the fight. If Oscar didn't fight me, he would not have been anything in boxing." Its a great cause to get involved with, please go to the website. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I was at the Pines Club in Anchorage for the legendary tough man battle between the "Yukon Crusher" and young Greg Haugen. I am going to give him the worst beating of his life; I am going to make him swallow the words that came out of his dirty mouth. After stopping Mancini in seven rounds, Haugen stayed active with a couple of wins to set up a bout with Julio Cesar Chavez in Mexico City. Julio Csar Chvez Gonzlez (Spanish pronunciation:[xuljo sesa taez onsales]; born July 12, 1962), also known as Julio Csar Chvez Sr., is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2005. Publisher He had great defense. Steele defended his decision by saying that his concern is protecting a fighter, regardless of how much time is left in the round or the fight. Unable to add item to List. Haugen retired from professional boxing with a record of 40-10-1, which included 19 knockout wins and three losses via knockout, and three title wins. However, on November 24, 2003, he came out of retirement to avenge his earlier loss to Willy Wise, knocking Wise out in two rounds in Tijuana, Mexico. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF lightweight title twice between 1986 to 1989 and the WBO light welterweight title in 1991. He also held the Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles from 1988 to 1989, and the lineal light welterweight title twice between 1990 and 1996. As you will see if you read the book, a lot of fighter's underestimated Haugen, before they lost to him. Greg Haugen is a retired American professional boxer. Chavez: He was pretty strong, plus he was coming down from 150-160 pounds to make 140. The bout was savored by more than 130,000 . Martnez had been the betting favorite in the bout, due partly to his previous victory over former WBC world champion Rolando Navarette in a non-title bout. Haugen was champion at both the lightweight and light welterweight classes. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. When asked in an interview who was the greatest fighter he ever fought, Haugen replied, "Hands down, Pernell Whitaker." Chavez then faced Meldrick Taylor in a rematch, four years after their historic first fight. Julio Cesar Chavez: It was pretty quick but it was also hard. I just took out my anger on him. Afterwards, Haugen remarked: "They must have been very tough taxi drivers." [citation needed] As an in-fighter or "swarmer," Julio Csar Chvez was renowned specially for his devastating left hook and his extremely strong chin. Haugen kindly agreed to speak to RingTV.com about the best he fought in 10 key categories. Originally published May 21, 2011 at 10:00 pm Updated May 22, 2011 at 12:01 am. I remember his fight with Tony 'The Tiger' Lopez, even though he lost that one, it was a great fight. He was a very polished southpaw. The bout was savored by more than 130,000 avid fans, who roared up a storm of support for El Gran Campeon Mexicano, defending his WBC super lightweight championship, with aplomb via a laced up fisticuff bomb. Within seconds of the opening round, Chavez dropped Haugen with a straight right hand, but rather than dispatching him quickly, pulled back with the intent of punishing him for his pre-fight remarks. Greg Haugen: Just to watch for Jante Willis. Pernell Whitaker: Oh, Whitaker by far. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! [citation needed]. Sad to hear after all those amazing accomplishments he now lives on social security. [33], Chvez's brother, Rafael Chvez Gonzlez, was murdered on Sunday, June 25, 2017, during a robbery at one of Rafael's businesses.[34]. 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