Lionel Rose vs Johnny Tapia

He got a return a few months later and got stopped in his own backyard. He was only 27. I've read about the Pep debacle but never fully understand his reasons for retiring so early.

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All three would be great fights. My point here is that no one "outclassed" Tapia during his best run of years, even when he was a crackhead with mental issues.

 

I think Johnny is being overlooked big time.
Who really ever beat him in his prime?
I thought he beat Paulie for sure the second time.
Romero fight close??? When the fight ended everyone knew who won without a doubt .
And how about his win vs Konadu? Or Julio?
Tapia could box and he could also go to the body really well .Also had a cast iron chin .
Rose beat the better boxers but i think Johnny is as skilled as Rose.

 

Agreed. X likes to start vs Tapia threads and then pick against him everytime