Information updated: 2023-03-21
Wins
59
(30 KOs)
Losses
5
(1 KOs)
Draws
2
Given name: John Lee Tapia
Alias: Mi Vida Loca
Born: February 13, 1967
Died: May 27, 2012 (45 years)
BoxRec ID: 1160
Nationality: USA
Division: super flyweight
Weight: 115 lb (52,16 kg)
Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Reach: 65″ (165 cm)
Stance: orthodox
KOs: 50%
Birth place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Residence: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
The last fight of Johnny Tapia took place on June 4, 2011 against Mauricio Pastrana.
Tapia won by unanimous decision (UD).
How many fights did Johnny Tapia have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2011-06-04 | Mauricio Pastrana (35 - 15 - 2) |
Win UD |
|
2010-09-24 | Jose Alonso Moreno (32 - 14 - 2) |
Win TKO |
|
2010-03-06 | Jorge Alberto Reyes (21 - 27 - 3) |
Win TKO |
|
2007-02-23 | Evaristo Primero (14 - 9 - 1) |
Win MD |
|
2005-09-16 | Sandro Marcos (23 - 13 - 2) |
Loss KO |
|
2005-04-15 | Frankie Archuleta (24 - 4 - 1) |
Win UD |
|
2005-01-22 | Nicky Bentz (36 - 3 - 2) |
Win SD |
|
2004-03-05 | Frankie Archuleta (22 - 4 - 1) |
Loss SD |
|
2003-09-26 | Carlos Contreras (19 - 7 - 3) |
Win UD |
|
2002-11-02 | Marco Antonio Barrera (55 - 3 - 0) |
Loss UD |
|
2002-04-27 | Manuel Medina (60 - 11 - 0) |
Win MD |
IBF World Featherweight Title |
2002-01-19 | Eduardo Enrique Alvarez (29 - 4 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
2001-06-30 | Cesar Soto (54 - 9 - 3) |
Win KO |
|
2001-03-17 | Cuauhtemoc Gomez (48 - 8 - 0) |
Win RTD |
|
2000-10-07 | Paulie Ayala (30 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
|
2000-05-06 | Pedro Javier Torres (32 - 14 - 8) |
Win UD |
WBO World Bantamweight Title |
2000-01-08 | Jorge Eliecer Julio (42 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
WBO World Bantamweight Title |
1999-06-26 | Paulie Ayala (27 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
WBA World Bantamweight Title |
1999-04-24 | Alberto Martinez (37 - 24 - 2) |
Win KO |
|
1998-12-05 | Nana Yaw Konadu (39 - 3 - 1) |
Win MD |
WBA World Bantamweight Title |
1998-08-29 | Carlos Francis Hernandez (14 - 4 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1998-02-13 | Rodolfo Blanco (29 - 11 - 1) |
Win UD |
IBF World Super Flyweight Title WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1997-12-13 | Andy Agosto (14 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBF World Super Flyweight Title WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1997-07-18 | Danny Romero Jr (30 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBF World Super Flyweight Title WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1997-03-08 | Jorge Barrera (18 - 7 - 1) |
Win TKO |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1996-11-30 | Adonis Cruz (25 - 2 - 1) |
Win UD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1996-10-11 | Sammy Stewart (14 - 5 - 2) |
Win TKO |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1996-08-17 | Hugo Rafael Soto (45 - 3 - 2) |
Win UD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1996-06-07 | Ivan Alvarez (12 - 2 - 0) |
Win TKO |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1996-04-30 | Ramon Gonzales (11 - 4 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
1996-02-03 | Giovanni Andrade (17 - 2 - 0) |
Win TKO |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1995-12-01 | Willy Salazar (42 - 22 - 1) |
Win RTD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1995-10-19 | Raul Rios (27 - 10 - 2) |
Win UD |
|
1995-09-09 | Jesse Miranda (11 - 3 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1995-07-02 | Arthur Johnson (11 - 2 - 0) |
Win MD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1995-05-06 | Ricardo Vargas (21 - 4 - 2) |
Draw TD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1995-02-10 | Jose Rafael Sosa (15 - 9 - 5) |
Win UD |
WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1994-12-08 | Rolando Bohol (34 - 14 - 3) |
Win KO |
|
1994-10-12 | Henry Martinez (16 - 1 - 1) |
Win TKO |
vacant WBO World Super Flyweight Title |
1994-07-15 | Oscar Aguilar (2 - 11 - 0) |
Win TKO |
NABF Super Flyweight Title |
1994-06-24 | Rafael Granillo (15 - 4 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1994-05-05 | Antonio Ruiz (13 - 4 - 3) |
Win UD |
|
1994-04-15 | Arturo Estrada (17 - 11 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
1994-03-27 | Jaime Olvera (2 - 13 - 0) |
Win KO |
|
1990-10-26 | Santiago Caballero (34 - 8 - 1) |
Win TD |
USBA Super Flyweight Title |
1990-09-20 | Luigi Camputaro (22 - 4 - 0) |
Win UD |
USBA Super Flyweight Title |
1990-07-27 | Jose Felix Montiel (33 - 3 - 1) |
Win TKO |
USBA Super Flyweight Title |
1990-06-21 | Pablo Valenzuela (19 - 1 - 3) |
Win KO |
USBA Super Flyweight Title |
1990-05-10 | Roland Gomez (21 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
USBA Super Flyweight Title |
1990-03-16 | Abraham Garcia (2 - 13 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1990-02-16 | Jesus Chong (9 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1989-12-01 | Martin Perez Ramirez (5 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1989-11-17 | Prudencio De Jesus (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1989-10-17 | John Michael Johnson (7 - 3 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1989-08-19 | Hugo Partida (1 - 10 - 1) |
Win KO |
|
1989-06-17 | Josefino Suarez (4 - 3 - 1) |
Win UD |
|
1989-03-23 | Fred Hernandez (7 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1989-02-17 | Abner Barajas (0 - 3 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1988-12-01 | Simon Contreras (4 - 5 - 2) |
Win UD |
|
1988-10-14 | Jorge Salinas (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1988-09-29 | Manuel Martinez (1 - 7 - 1) |
Win KO |
|
1988-09-16 | Miguel Martinez (4 - 1 - 0) |
Win KO |
|
1988-06-30 | Martin Perez Ramirez (1 - 0 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
1988-05-16 | Norberto Ayala (1 - 6 - 0) |
Win KO |
|
1988-04-11 | James Dean (7 - 0 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
1988-03-28 | Efren Chavez (6 - 1 - 0) |
Draw MD |
Who all beat Johnny Tapia?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2005-09-16 | Sandro Marcos (23 - 13 - 2) |
Loss KO |
|
2004-03-05 | Frankie Archuleta (22 - 4 - 1) |
Loss SD |
|
2002-11-02 | Marco Antonio Barrera (55 - 3 - 0) |
Loss UD |
|
2000-10-07 | Paulie Ayala (30 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
|
1999-06-26 | Paulie Ayala (27 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
WBA World Bantamweight Title |
Boxer Johnny Tapia
Johnny Tapia was an American boxer, who competed in the super flyweight division.
Johnny was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, on February 13, 1967.
He passed away on May 27, 2012 at the age of 45.
A 21-year-old Tapia made his professional debut on March 28, 1988 against Efren Chavez.
Johnny’s bout ended in a draw by majority decision (MD).
On October 12, 1994 Johnny Tapia became the WBO super flyweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
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super flyweight weight limit: 115 lbs / 52,16 kg |
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