Description
Johnny Tapia
Alias Mi Vida Loca
Record 59-5-2
30 KOs 1 KOs
Division super fly
Bouts 66
Career 1988-2011
Debut 1988-03-28
Birth name John Lee Tapia
Nationality USA
Residence Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Birth place Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Born: 1967-02-13
Died: 2012-05-27 (Age:45)
On May 27, 2013, Tapia was found dead inside his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The autopsy report stated that Tapia’s death was the result of heart problems and the onset of Hepatitis C, likely from the many tattoos he had. Teresa Tapia shared the autopsy report with reporters at a press conference on August 21, 2013, and said she was doing it to dispel the myth that her husband died after using illegal drugs. “This shows that he did not die of a drug overdose,” she said. “It doesn’t make the pain go away, but I felt I needed to say that.” Investigators found one Hydrocodone tablet, a painkiller, on the floor beside his body. They said there were no indications of an overdose or alcohol use, but that the 45-year-old former fighter likely developed medical complications from past illegal drug use. Teresa Tapia said her husband was taking medication for his bipolar disorder and for his high blood pressure
Categories: Mexican American Boxers | National Golden Gloves Champions |World Super Flyweight Champions |World Bantamweight Champions |World Featherweight Champions |Three Division World Champions |American World Champions | NABF Super Flyweight Champions | New Mexico Golden Gloves Champions |2012 Deaths | IBHOF Members
