Comments Thread For: Johnny Tapia Found Dead in His Albuquerque Home

[koboy]

Sad, sad news. He wasn't one of my faves but I always appreciated his warrior spirit. This guy gave it his all in the ring. The fights with Ayala were classics. He, Romero, Ayala, and Carbajal gave the lower weight classes lots of exposure and put little guys on the map in the 90s. RIP Johnny.

[Khalid X]

Im just saying you don't know the circumstances. I hope he didn't kill himself too but. Its easy to say someone's a ***** when you haven't ever been in their shoes. Even if he did off himself he no *****. He's a 5 time, 3 division world champion with over 60 + fights.

I'm not saying he did either, but let's say he did off himself, that still doesn't give anyone reason to **** on him. He was battling so many personal demons, had bipolar disorder, and just was going through things that would have made a lesser man off themselves a long time ago.

I also hate these bible gripping clowns who state that because someone kills themselves they are in hell.

If those same idiot read the bible, then they would know that one of the greatest men in the bible, Sampson, who was know for his strength, killed himself, as did King Saul. Even though they ended there lives, the bible still speaks highly of them even after there death.

Sorry for the religious spill, but as someone who has volunteered and helped people with mental disorders, it really bothers me when people try to **** on people who are suffering with such illnesses.....nevermind the fact that Tapia was a warrior and 100 times the man these clowns on NSB will ever be.

[EL ANIMAL]

i got the honor to meet him december 2010 at the frotch vs ward fight in AC, and got a pic with him. RIP johnny

[Fishkie]

R.I.P. Johnny.. Prayers to the family x

[Da Hammer]

R.I.P Johnny it's sad news indeed to hear you go!

[bose]

R.I.P, to a great one! He did things in the ring that only he could get away with and brought joy and laughter to the fight, always in an exciting fight, he will be missed! God bless him, his family and loves ones. Viva, Johnny "Mi Vida Loca" Tapia!!!!

[halo16]

Sad, RIP Champ.

I read the story yesterday and didn't tell my mom cause my dad really liked him (also passed and from albuquerque) well hit national news here in California so she found out, no matter what always sad.

[RIZO24]

R.I.P Johnny Tapia. Grew up watching him fight, it was a pleasure!!

[sinclair]

Rip champ.

[budfr]

RIP Champ. You had a lot of heart and guts, you were relentless. Sadly, "Mi vida Loca", that saying from Mexican homeboys; lasted too long. The boxing fans and the Mexican-American community will miss you.