Who is Juan Tapia?

A forward-thinking, multi-media specialist who loves the art of music, storytelling and multi-cultural content. A graduate from California State University, Los Angeles who’s hungry for new experiences in the Digital Media, Entertainment, and Music Industry.

Is Boxer Johnny Tapia dead?

Deceased (1967–2012)
Johnny Tapia/Living or Deceased

What weight class did Johnny Tapia fight in?

Bantamweight
FeatherweightLightweightSuper flyweight
Johnny Tapia/Division

Who did Johnny Tapia lose to?

Paulie Ayala
In 1999, Tapia suffered his first loss in his 48-bout career, losing a decision and the WBA title to Paulie Ayala in what The Ring Magazine called its “Fight of the Year.” Later that year, Tapia tried to commit suicide with a drug overdose and required hospitalization.

When did Johnny Tapia start his boxing career?

Tapia’s professional boxing career began on March 25, 1988, when he fought Effren Chavez in Irvine, California. After four rounds of boxing the fight was called a draw. He won eight fights that year, five by knockout, of which four were in the first round.

What was the outcome of the Johnny Tapia fight?

Tapia won the fight by majority decision, 98-92, 96-94, 95-95. Tapia was found unconscious and not breathing in a hotel room early on the morning of March 12, 2007.

When did Johnny Tapia fight Ilido Julio?

On January 17, 2007, Tapia held a press conference stating that he would face Ilido Julio on February 23 in his home town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, then retire. The bout was being promoted as The Final Fury and Tapia promised he would win. Tapia won the fight by majority decision, 98-92, 96-94, 95-95.

When did Johnny Tapia lose his world title?

He held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the unified IBF and WBO super flyweight titles between 1994 and 1998, the unified WBA and WBO bantamweight titles between 1998 and 2000, and the IBF featherweight title in 2002. His 1999 loss by decision to Paulie Ayala was named the Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine.