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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 is his best fight.

  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.