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Johnny Tapia

Johnny Tapia

“Baby-faced Assassin”
Boxing record: 59-5-2 (30)
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.

Best fights of Johnny Tapia

Over 23 years as a professional, Johnny Tapia compiled a 59-5-2 (30) record, including 27 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Johnny Tapia defeats Jorge Eliécer Julio

    On January 8, 2000 Johnny Tapia fought Jorge Eliécer Julio for the vacant WBO bantamweight title. Tapia was 32 years old with a record of 46-1-2, and Julio was 30 with a record of 42-1. Tapia was coming off a loss, while Julio was on a 16-fight winning streak. Tapia won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Johnny Tapia defeats Manuel Medina

    On April 27, 2002 Johnny Tapia fought Manuel Medina for the IBF featherweight title. Tapia was 35 years old with a record of 51-2-2, and Medina was 31 with a record of 60-11. Tapia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tapia won via majority decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.