| Birth: | Feb. 13, 1967
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County
New Mexico, USA | | Death: | May 27, 2012
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County
New Mexico, USA | 
American five-time world boxing champion. He compiled an impressive 150-12 amateur record. As a professional, he captured five world titles in three separate weight divisions. He reigned as WBO junior bantamweight champion (1994-1998), IBF junior bantamweight champion (1997-1998), WBA bantamweight champion (1998-1999), WBO bantamweight champion (2000) and IBF featherweight king (2002). Known for his passionate fighting style, the fan-friendly Tapia posted a pro record of 59-5-2 (30 KOs).
Search Amazon for Johnny Tapia | | | Burial:
San Jose de Armijo Cemetery
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County
New Mexico, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: John E. Mahon, Jr.
Record added: May 28, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 90857900 |
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