Johnny Tapia
(1967-2012)
American boxer
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John Lee Anthony Tapia (February 13, 1967 – May 27, 2012) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2011. He held multiple world championships in three weight classes, including the unified IBF and WBO super flyweight titles between 1994 and 1998, the unified WBA and WBO bantamweight titles between 1998 and 2000, and the IBF featherweight title in 2002. His 1999 loss by decision to Paulie Ayala was named the Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine.
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13 February 1967 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| Died |
27 May 2012 (aged 45) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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