On eight occasions, articles written by Hauser have been named "best investigative writing" of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America. In 2004, the organization honored him with the Nat Fleischer Award for Career Excellence in Boxing Journalism.
On multiple occasions, Hauser's articles were deemed the best investigative writing of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America. In 2004, he was awarded the Nat Fleischer Award for his exceptional work in boxing journalism.