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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.

Johnny Tapia losses

Over 23 years as a professional, Johnny Tapia compiled a 59-5-2 (30) record, including 27 title fights across four weight classes. He had five losses against four different opponents, two of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Johnny Tapia loses to Sandro Marcos via KO

    On September 16, 2005 Johnny Tapia faced Sandro Marcos. Tapia was 38 years old with a record of 55-4-2, and Marcos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marcos stopped Tapia via KO in the 2nd round.

  2. 4. Johnny Tapia loses to Frankie Archuleta via split decision

    On March 5, 2004 Johnny Tapia faced Frankie Archuleta. Tapia was 37 years old with a record of 53-3-2, and Archuleta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was coming off a win. Tapia lost via split decision. Went the distance with Archuleta.

  3. 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. 2. Johnny Tapia loses to Paulie Ayala in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision

    On October 7, 2000 Johnny Tapia faced Paulie Ayala in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tapia was 33 years old with a record of 48-1-2, and Ayala was 30 with a record of 30-1. Tapia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ayala was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ayala.

  5. 1. Johnny Tapia loses to Paulie Ayala via unanimous decision

    On June 26, 1999 Johnny Tapia defended his WBA bantamweight title against Paulie Ayala. Tapia was 32 years old with a record of 46-0-2, and Ayala was 29 with a record of 27-1. Tapia was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Ayala was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Ayala.