Johnny-Tapia
Johnny Lee Tapia (born February 13, 1967), better known as Johnny Tapia, is an American professional boxer. He has won world titles at Super Flyweight, Bantamweight, and Featherweight.
Tapia was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Early Years & Amateur Career
His nickname, "Mi Vida Loca" (My Crazy Life), is a reflection of his own troubled past. At age eight he witnessed the kidnapping of his own mother; she was tied up and taken away by a man who eventually raped and murdered her, her body found next to a road a few days later. The man whom authorities believe committed the murder was later run over and killed.
Tapia started using drugs when he was a teenager. He also started a career in boxing, and became an Olympic hopeful. While he was still addicted to drugs, Tapia built a record of 150 wins and 12 losses as an amateur. His opponents included Arthur Johnson (boxer), Richard Duran and Todd Foster during this period. He won the National Golden Gloves at light flyweight 1983 and 1985 but lost to Johnson in the Olympic box-offs 1984.
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