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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. Johnny Tapia loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via unanimous decision
On November 2, 2002 Johnny Tapia fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the The Ring featherweight title. Tapia was 35 years old with a record of 52-2-2, and Barrera was 28 with a record of 55-3. Tapia was on a 4-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
4. Johnny Tapia KOs Jorge Barrera
On March 8, 1997 Johnny Tapia defended his WBO super flyweight title against Jorge Barrera. Tapia was 30 years old with a record of 39-0-2, and Barrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Jorge Barrera via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Johnny Tapia KOs Giovanni Andrade
On February 3, 1996 Johnny Tapia defended his WBO super flyweight title against Giovanni Andrade. Tapia was 28 years old with a record of 33-0-2, and Andrade was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Giovanni Andrade via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Johnny Tapia KOs Sammy Stewart
On October 11, 1996 Johnny Tapia defended his WBO super flyweight title against Sammy Stewart. Tapia was 29 years old with a record of 37-0-2, and Stewart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Sammy Stewart via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Johnny Tapia KOs Ivan Alvarez
On June 7, 1996 Johnny Tapia defended his WBO super flyweight title against Ivan Alvarez. Tapia was 29 years old with a record of 35-0-2, and Alvarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Ivan Alvarez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Johnny Tapia KOs Henry Martínez
On October 12, 1994 Johnny Tapia fought Henry Martínez for the vacant WBO super flyweight title. Tapia was 27 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Martínez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Henry Martínez via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Johnny Tapia KOs Oscar Aguilar
On July 15, 1994 Johnny Tapia fought Oscar Aguilar for the vacant WBC-NABF super flyweight title. Tapia was 27 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Aguilar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Oscar Aguilar via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Johnny Tapia stops Willy Salazar
On December 1, 1995 Johnny Tapia defended his WBO super flyweight title against Willy Salazar. Tapia was 28 years old with a record of 32-0-2, and Salazar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Willy Salazar via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.