Manny Tapia losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Manny Tapia has compiled a 12-4-1 (6) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. He has four losses, one of them in a title fight.
4. Manny Tapia loses to Michael McDonald via KO
On February 4, 2010 Manny Tapia faced Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 28 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and McDonald was 19 with a record of 8-1. Tapia was on a 3-fight losing streak, while McDonald was coming off a win. McDonald stopped Tapia via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Manny Tapia loses to Eddie Wineland via unanimous decision
On October 10, 2009 Manny Tapia faced Eddie Wineland in a bantamweight bout. Tapia was 28 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Wineland was 25 with a record of 14-6-1. Tapia was on a 2-fight losing streak and Wineland was coming off a loss. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wineland.
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.
1. Manny Tapia loses to Miguel Torres via KO
On December 8, 2008 Manny Tapia fought Miguel Torres for the vacant WEC bantamweight title. Tapia was 27 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Torres stopped Tapia via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.