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

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The hometown of the late boxer Johnny Tapia is set to honor the former world champion with a statue at a community center that will also bear his name. The city of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department held a ceremony at the Johnny Tapia Community Center at Wells Park. The area is where Tapia was raised by his grandparents.
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[Lou Cipher]

5 years already that's crazy

[Zaroku]

A true vida loca homie., Jhonny wants to go and pay homage to his Mexican American partner, respect.

[nghtmr111]

This dude was a ****ing badass

[TBear]

Great tribute!

[Verus]

Fitting tribute to a troubled soul who always gave 100% in the ring! He was truly one of a kind and will always be remembered by boxing fans.

[McNulty]

Good news. Always liked Tapia.

[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...

[paulf]

Abq is like a second hometown to me, love that they're doing this.

[GhostofDempsey]

Always good to see cities that honor their hometown champions. Tapia was one of my favorites. Never in a dull fight. Heart of a lion.