Johnny Tapia was a professional boxer from the United States who was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 13, 1967. He was known for his quick footwork, aggressive fighting style, and perseverance in the ring. Tapia began his professional career in 1988 and went on to achieve a record of 59 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws. He won various world championship titles in multiple weight divisions, including the WBO super flyweight, IBF and WBO bantamweight, and WBA and WBO featherweight titles.
Outside of the boxing ring, Tapia had a difficult life. He experienced significant personal tragedies, including the death of his mother when he was eight years old and the murder of his brother when he was a teenager. He struggled with drug addiction and was arrested several times throughout his life. Despite this, he was known for his resilience and his ability to overcome obstacles. He retired from boxing in 2011 and tragically died of heart disease at the age of 45 on May 27, 2012.
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