Best fights of Manny Tapia
Over 9 years as a professional, Manny Tapia has compiled a 12-4-1 (6) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Manny Tapia submits Gregory Vivian
On August 5, 2005 Manny Tapia fought Gregory Vivian for the vacant KOTC flyweight title. Tapia was 24 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Vivian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tapia submitted Gregory Vivian via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Manny Tapia loses to Akitoshi Tamura via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2009 Manny Tapia faced Akitoshi Tamura in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 28 years old with a record of 10-1-1, and Tamura was 28 with a record of 13-7-2. Both Tapia and Tamura were coming off a loss. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tamura.
3. Manny Tapia KOs Michael Welty in 7 seconds
On June 12, 2004 Manny Tapia faced Michael Welty. Tapia was 23 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Welty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia stopped Michael Welty via KO in the 1st round.
4. Manny Tapia submits Manuel Sawyze
On December 6, 2003 Manny Tapia faced Manuel Sawyze. Tapia was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Sawyze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia submitted Manuel Sawyze via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Manny Tapia KOs Brandon Foxworth
On May 12, 2007 Manny Tapia faced Brandon Foxworth in a featherweight bout. Tapia was 26 years old with a record of 8-0-1, and Foxworth was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Brandon Foxworth via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Manny Tapia KOs Richard Goodman
On May 7, 2005 Manny Tapia faced Richard Goodman. Tapia was 24 years old with a record of 3-0-1, and Goodman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Richard Goodman via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Manny Tapia defeats Antonio Banuelos
On February 13, 2008 Manny Tapia faced Antonio Banuelos in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 26 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and Banuelos was 28 with a record of 14-4. Tapia was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Banuelos was coming off a win. Tapia won via split decision.
8. Manny Tapia KOs Richard Montano
On December 1, 2006 Manny Tapia faced Richard Montano in a flyweight bout. Tapia was 25 years old with a record of 7-0-1, and Montano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Tapia stopped Richard Montano via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Manny Tapia defeats Bobby Sanchez
On March 12, 2011 Manny Tapia faced Bobby Sanchez in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 29 years old with a record of 10-4-1, and Sanchez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on a 4-fight losing streak. Tapia won via unanimous decision.
10. Manny Tapia defeats Pete Sabala
On October 20, 2012 Manny Tapia faced Pete Sabala in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 31 years old with a record of 11-4-1, and Sabala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was coming off a win. Tapia won via unanimous decision.