Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Vs. 'Mi Vida Loca' Johnny Tapia At 115lbs

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  1. Sparklepants118

    Sparklepants118 New Member Full Member

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    I've recently been watching many of Johnny Tapia's fights and was wondering how many people on this forum would perceive a fight between him and the new darling of 115lbs, Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, would go!
     
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  2. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bam wins easy
     
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  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hard to say,,Bam needs a signature win over someone who isn't past it
     
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  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That would have been an amazing mythical match up. Tapia was very skilled with great athleticism, speed, and combinations but he was also flashy and loved to put on a show. When he was sharp and on form he was a hard fighter to beat.

    I'd favor Tapia but Bam has a lot of time to continue improving.
     
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  5. Sparklepants118

    Sparklepants118 New Member Full Member

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    It was certainly his speed and combinations that made me think this would be a wonderful match-up to ponder!

    Certainly, the Tapia who fought Henry Martinez would be a nightmare for anyone!
     
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    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tapia
     
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  7. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Short answer is Tapia. Respectfully he'd have Rodriguez in hell IMO

    I think this question is far too early for Bam TBH
     
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  8. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I loved Tapia and couldn’t tip against him here.
     
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  9. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thank you. I can't get hyped about Bam until this transpires.
     
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  10. Mickea4

    Mickea4 Active Member Full Member

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    Man it makes my heart hurt when I think of Tapia , I hope his spirit found the peace that forever eluded it in life
     
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  11. drenlou

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    Mi Vida Loca by UD.
     
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  12. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A focused Tapia wins this one fairly comfortably.
     
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  13. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Speaking of Tapia, it was so sad to see him getting beat up a little bit by Marco Antonio Barrera, you could tell Barrera didn't want to do it.
     
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  14. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I couldn't stand Tapia. But, I think he edges this one out.
     
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  15. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He shouldn't of even been in that fight as he clearly won a horrible decision vs Medina in his previous fight for a title.
     
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