Johnny Tapia Losses

Johnny Tapia has five losses against four opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Tapia's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Johnny Tapia".

5. Johnny Tapia loses to Sandro Marcos via KO
On September 16, 2005 Johnny Tapia faced off against Sandro Marcos at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 55-5-2 (28). Tapia lost the fight via 2nd-round KO.
4. Johnny Tapia loses to Frankie Archuleta via split decision
On March 5, 2004 Johnny Tapia faced off against Frankie Archuleta at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 53-4-2 (28). Tapia lost the fight via 10-round split decision.
3. Johnny Tapia loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via unanimous decision
On November 2, 2002 Johnny Tapia fought Marco Antonio Barrera in a featherweight world-title fight for Barrera's The Ring title. Tapia was 35 years old and with a record of 52-3-2 (28), and Barrera was 28 years old and with a record of 55-3 (39). Tapia lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
2. Johnny Tapia loses to Paulie Ayala via unanimous decision
On October 7, 2000 Johnny Tapia faced off against Paulie Ayala at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 48-2-2 (25), and Ayala was 30 years old and with a record of 30-1 (12). Tapia lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
1. Johnny Tapia loses to Paulie Ayala via unanimous decision
On June 26, 1999 Johnny Tapia met Paulie Ayala in a bantamweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Tapia was 32 years old and with a record of 46-1-2 (25), and Ayala was 29 years old and with a record of 27-1 (12). Tapia lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision and lost the title.