Six months and it still hurts.Lest we forget Johnny Tapia.

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  1. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    my all time favorite fighter and the dude that turned me from a casual to a hardcore fan. worst boxing death ever for me. RIP champ!!
     
    Royal-T-Bag, Nov 28, 2012
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  2. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I feel you mate.It's up there with the worst for me too.All this "he's at peace" stuff gives me no comfort,and I'm only a fan from across the Atlantic who never met him.:-(
     
    PityTheFool, Nov 28, 2012
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  3. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'll give it one more bump in the hope that some stateside posters are just coming onto the forum.
    I knew this thread would have a short shelf life but it saddens me to see so few people discuss the sad loss of this wonderful character.
    And I know his lifestyle wasn't admirable,so please don't think I'm condoning it.
     
    PityTheFool, Nov 28, 2012
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  4. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    RIP to a great fighter that seemed like an even greater man, such a tragedy.
     
    Bill Butcher, Nov 28, 2012
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  5. KidJackal

    KidJackal Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The guy was a badass, RIP
     
    KidJackal, Nov 28, 2012
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  6. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    one of the most gifted fighters of of all time. would have accomplished even more without the issues an he already accomplished alot
     
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  7. thawk888

    thawk888 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    R.I.P.
     
    thawk888, Nov 28, 2012
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  8. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    He had a great depth as a boxer that often didn't get showcased nearly as much as his heart and durability, and didn't get much a chance at his best to have a mega-fight. He could've had some unbelievable fights with guys in and around his weight range through history. Most recently, Rafa/Tapia or Izzy/Tapia fights, best for best, would've been potentially jizziferous in a short-distance time machine. He is missed. IB's right though. With his story it's amazing he managed as long as he did.
     
    Boxed Ears, Nov 28, 2012
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  9. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Love that pic.:good

    The smaller divisions are getting more recognition now,and Johnny was more than good enough to have become a big name if he were starting out now.
    Jizziferous indeed.
     
    PityTheFool, Nov 29, 2012
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  10. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tapia remains one of boxing's most compelling figures in a sport that is filled with them. And, imo, he remains one of the best two 115lb fighters in the history of that division. When he was at his best, he was a must see fighter, and yeah, we're a bit poorer for his loss.

    RIP Johnny
     
    Drew101, Nov 29, 2012
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