After being beaten senseless every time he stepped up and getting dominated and stopped by Gabe Rosado, it finally clicked, and he realized, this sport isn't for me.
Confirmed retirement??? I heard he was going to fight in Dubai in 2019... At least that's what some Philippines newspaper said.
Looks like the people close to him got him to thankfully realise it was time to move on to the next chapter of his life. Im glad for it too. Fun fighter that showed his mettle, can walk away with pride. Had he continued too much longer though... I think boxing would have damaged him permanently, if it hasnt already.
I follow him on Instagram, he seems to be doing well. He has a daughter, and a sexy AF wife. Best of luck to him. He had heart, but simply not much ability.
when you get stopped by rosado it might be time to hang em up. IIRC kirkland beat the prime out of him.
And Kirkland. And Lemieux. And Quigley. And Rosado lol. Had a promising start till he ran into James Kirkland. Took some hellacious shots. Trended downward after
James Kirkland happened. In tapias corner: "Give me some hop! Give me some Hop!!" In Kirkland's corner:" you dun took his nuts now take his heart, yeah take his soul away baby!" Savage fight.
305 Brutal punches landed Sometimes I think only one more was needed to inflict serious damage. God Bless Tapia, I was wondering if it was confirmed retirement..I hope he made enough to retire comfortably
That last shot he took from Kirkland was brutal. Smoger is typically a great ref but he was so out of position when stopping it
