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Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - Romulus9 - 05-27-2012 10:03 PM
Quote:Albuquerque police report Johnny Tapia dead
The Albuquerque Police has told KOB-TV in Albuquerque, N.M. that boxing legend Johnny Tapia was found dead inside his Albuquerque home earlier today. Stay tuned. - Chris Cozzone
One of my absolute favorites of all-time. A very sad but expected end for one of the best of the 90s.
RIP Johnny.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - Byrd Man - 05-27-2012 10:18 PM
Our media partners at KOB-TV in Albuquerque are reporting boxing great Johnny Tapia has been found dead in his Albuquerque home. He was 45-years-old.
Tapia is a New Mexico born and raised five-time world champion in the ring. He's had his troubles with the law through the years and has been open about his battles with drug addiction.
Here is a story published on Tapia in February 2010: Out of prison, Tapia finds comfort in return to ring
Despite his demons, there have been few if any celebrity sports or entertainment figures as beloved in the state quite like Tapia.
Check back later for more details as they become available on this story.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - Mean Mister Mustard - 05-27-2012 10:27 PM
Fuck that sucks. I hate to say it but many knew that with his tragic past and mental issues he would eventually implode, especially without boxing, which seemed to be one of the few things in his life that could to take his mind off his demons.
RIP, he was a great fighter and a fun one to watch.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - ViperSniper - 05-27-2012 11:04 PM
R.I.P
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - JONdaCON - 05-27-2012 11:07 PM
This guy was a warrior. Every fight was a War.
RIP Johnny
:.Mi Vida Loca.:
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - Method - 05-27-2012 11:19 PM
Dude was livin on borrowed time. He got a lot further than I thought he would.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - Snoop - 05-27-2012 11:29 PM
"Boxing analyst Larry Merchant says Tapia was 'a 5-1 underdog to survive his own childhood.'"
RIP Johnny Tapia.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - kidbazooka1 - 05-27-2012 11:34 PM
Damn Johnny was one of my all time favorites the guy could do it all in the ring. But it seemed like the only time he was good was when he was fighting.
Horrible lose.
RIP to one of the best who's ever done it.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - SENTRAL - 05-27-2012 11:35 PM
RIP. Very sad news but hardly a surprise.
Johnny Tapia Found Dead in Albuquerque - boxingcritic - 05-28-2012 12:37 AM
I met him and he was a cool guy. R.I.P.
His fued fight with Danny Romero was all time