Advertisement

Johnny Lee Tapia

Advertisement

Johnny Lee Tapia

Birth
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Death
27 May 2012 (aged 45)
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Burial
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
View Source
Suggest Edits
American five-time world boxing champion. He compiled an impressive 150-12 amateur record. As a professional, he captured five world titles in three separate weight divisions. He reigned as WBO junior bantamweight champion (1994-1998), IBF junior bantamweight champion (1997-1998), WBA bantamweight champion (1998-1999), WBO bantamweight champion (2000) and IBF featherweight king (2002). Known for his passionate fighting style, the fan-friendly Tapia posted a pro record of 59-5-2 (30 KOs).
American five-time world boxing champion. He compiled an impressive 150-12 amateur record. As a professional, he captured five world titles in three separate weight divisions. He reigned as WBO junior bantamweight champion (1994-1998), IBF junior bantamweight champion (1997-1998), WBA bantamweight champion (1998-1999), WBO bantamweight champion (2000) and IBF featherweight king (2002). Known for his passionate fighting style, the fan-friendly Tapia posted a pro record of 59-5-2 (30 KOs).

Family Members

Parents

Advertisement

See more Tapia memorials in:

Flower Delivery

Explore more

Advertisement

How famous was Johnny Lee Tapia ?

Current rating:

55 votes

Sign-in to cast your vote.

  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: John E. Mahon, Jr.
  • Added: May 27, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90857900/johnny_lee-tapia: accessed ), memorial page for Johnny Lee Tapia (13 Feb 1967–27 May 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90857900, citing San Jose de Armijo Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.