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Shadowboxing: Young Haugen ready for limelight

April 8th, 2010 at Thu, 8th, 2010 at 10:47 am by markklaas

Brady Haugen is a young and untested prodigy who will climb into the pro ring Saturday at Vision Sport and Fitnesss Center in the Auburn SuperMall. In his corner will be his father, former four-time world champion Greg “The Mutt” Haugen.

Brady is giving boxing a go, a decision he has made for himself. His father is a great teacher of the game.

“This is Brady’s thing,” Greg said.

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Brady Haugen, right, is learning what it takes to fight as a pro from his famous father, former lightweight world champion Greg Haugen.

Fight night at the mall will include seven other bouts. For more details and ticket options, visit www.hccpromotions.com.

Mark Klaas, editor of the Auburn Reporter, is an award-winning journalist who has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years. He previously worked as a reporter and editor in Idaho, Oregon and California before moving to the Puget Sound in 1993. He lives in King County with his wife, Sara, and children, Derek and Elizabeth.

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