Here is a list of Tapia's best fights. For a list of Tapia's losses, refer to "Manny Tapia Losses".
On February 13, 2008 Manny Tapia faced off against Antonio Banuelos in a featherweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 10-0-1 (6), and Banuelos was 28 years old and with a record of 14-4 (7). Tapia won the fight via 3-round split decision.
On May 12, 2007 Manny Tapia faced off against Brandon Foxworth in a featherweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 9-0-1 (6). Tapia stopped Brandon Foxworth via TKO.
On December 1, 2006 Manny Tapia faced off against Richard Montano in a flyweight bout at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 8-0-1 (5). Tapia stopped Richard Montano via TKO.
On May 7, 2005 Manny Tapia faced off against Richard Goodman at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 4-0-1 (3). Tapia stopped Richard Goodman via TKO.
On December 2, 2005 Manny Tapia faced off against Ed Newalu in a flyweight bout at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 6-0-1 (4). Tapia won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On September 29, 2004 Manny Tapia faced off against Ed Newalu at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 3-0-1 (2). Tapia won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On August 5, 2005 Manny Tapia fought Gregory Vivian in a flyweight title fight for the KOTC Championship title. Tapia was 24 years old and with a record of 5-0-1 (4). Tapia stopped Gregory Vivian via 1st-round submission and is crowned the new KOTC flyweight champion.