Comments Thread For: Johnny Tapia - Albuquerque Creates Statue To Honor Late Boxer

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  • Rezz
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    #11
    Johnny was my favorite boxer growing up. He had the heart of a lion and it's great to see him being honored.

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      • kidaguilar
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        #12
        Originally posted by nycsmooth
        a sad and troubled life definitely any always gave his all in the ring but I honestly can say my belief only he is not in Hof 'er. . but in this day and age they give it out pretty easily like they did to Gatti and Mancini... think of some of the true Elite store in those divisions no way any of those three would have beat the elites...
        He's borderline but i have no problem with him being in the hall of fame, he's deserving. Three division champion, even tho his win against Medina was questionable. Arguable the best super flyweight in boxing history. He lost two decisions to Ayala which a lot of people felt he should have won. If he wins both Ayala fights he would have been undefeated for a total of fourteen years. Great action fighter who can box and move. I think he has a case.
        Last edited by kidaguilar; 09-26-2017, 12:50 PM.

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          • Tatabanya
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            #13
            Tapia was a great boxer, totally deserving of history's recognition. Keeping up with that level of boxing ability while affected by the kind of problems he had means that he would have been an all-time great had he been clean.

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              • PunchyPotorff
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                #14
                Originally posted by Tatabanya
                Tapia was a great boxer, totally deserving of history's recognition. Keeping up with that level of boxing ability while affected by the kind of problems he had means that he would have been an all-time great had he been clean.
                Yep. More fans need to look at it that way. The guy was definitely a warrior who gave it all in every fight. Even with all those demons he had to deal with daily.

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                  • JK1700
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                    #15
                    Well deserved.

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                      • Barristan
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                        #16
                        Although he ducked too sharp I always loved watching him fight....he was an original like only boxing makes em

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                          • sicko
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                            #17
                            RIP Tapia that is great!

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                              • True-Boxing-Fan
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                                #18
                                An amazing boxer with skills up there with the best ever fighters when he was in his prime. I loved his spirit, his heart and his ability in the ring.

                                He was a troubled soul, for many reasons besides drug abuse, with a heart of gold. His life was unlike any others.

                                This is a fitting honor for Johnny Tapia.

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                                  • olivetree66
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                                    #19
                                    happy to hear this...well deserved. rest easy

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