by Fox Doucette 'Twas a week before Christmas, and all through the ring, the leather was flying, a beautiful thing. The punches were thrown to the target with care, in hopes that a TKO soon would be there. The fans were all standing, not snug in their seats for visions of knockouts and dudes getting beat. That's right, it's a festive holiday atmosphere here at the Historical … [Read more...]
Revisiting Tapia: Fallen Warriors
by Eric Duran Fans cheer, as blood flows from a cut. As a war wages on between two gladiators, spectators watch in awe, on the edge of their seats. Fighters are immortalized by how brutally they compete inside the ring; under the bright lights, in big venues, in small, smoked filled warehouses. Fighters risk their health, for pennies on the dollar, for the entertainment … [Read more...]
Thousands Say Goodbye to Johnny Tapia (Video), Tribute
Thousands turned out for a funeral service to honor the fighting pride of Albuquerque, New Mexico and three-division former world champ, Johnny Tapia “Like” us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for exclusives and other bonus material from Boxing’s Independent Media. … [Read more...]
7 days in boxing – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Name me any other sport, any other legitimate pursuit that captures the attention and the imagination of millions around the world, which can have a week like it has had this week and still feel like 'just another’ week. That’s not to take away from certain events that have occurred this past 7 days, of course. Our thoughts and prayers go out unanimously to the families … [Read more...]
Johnny Tapia: Dead at 45
It's being reported by media in Albuquerque, New Mexico that three-division world champion, Johnny Tapia (59-5-2, 30 KOs) was found dead in his home earlier today. Initial police reports indicate no evidence of foul play, but a cause of death is not known at this time. Tapia was one of boxing's most colorful characters over the course of his twenty-three year career and … [Read more...]