The Trials (and Arrests, Addictions and Comas) of World Champion Boxer Johnny Tapia

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    that title was supposed to read -


    The Trials (and Arrests, Addictions and Comas) of World Champion Boxer Johnny Tapia

    By*Katherine Dunn




    fookin phone :(
     
  2. le9547

    le9547 New Member Full Member

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    Great article thanks.
     
  3. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Excellent piece doug.ie... I always liked Tapia.
     
  4. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Cheers, Dougie:good
     
  5. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tapia was a complete train wreck as a person...but great talent and had an exciting career. Of course, without the drug addiction and jail time, it would have been even better.