Ringside Extra - Johnny Tapia.

[@Spanner-sv6bt]

Love this guys realism. I can relate to him in many ways. Lost my bro at 9 My dad at 15 and mum in my twenties and my 46 year old wife last year to cancer. My wife died in my arms of pulminary embolism. I did my first jail sentence at 16 and was addicted to heroin for 11 years and i lost some close friends to that. But like Johnny Tapia i want no sympathy because like him iam strong. iam still here at 48 years old and i have beat drugs. I just wished Johnny had got through his addiction. What a truly humble respectful guy and (unlike me) a world class warrior in the ring. Your story made me cry Johnny. even though i have my own pain i felt yours. deeply. R.I.P Champ. X

[@ririhope2672]

His documentary made me cry. He lived his life then went home to be with his beloved mother. RIP Champ God bless you Tapia family.

[@leonyelmene2499]

JOHNNY TAPIA , a man that lived through hell in so many ways. But as far as being HONEST and having HEART, JOHNNY was TRULY a UNIQUE man. He gave 120% at everything in his life. He truly had a GREAT message to all, it was to tell , show people that even through the worst of times you to can become a champion in whatever you do. He gave hope to others even when it was hard for him. What we need is JOHNNY spirit back in boxing again. Thank you JOHNNY for all the you gave, May he rest in peace!

[@tuffykattpsychicmedium8278]

I think we are fortunate to have Johnny be so open with his successes and failures, with his emitions. When you have alot of tragedies in your life. Its hard to look for the good... Johnny Tapia You are much loved and missed

[@zippat5539]

Tapia was one of a kind Champion, you will be dearly missed!!

[@FM-ki4dl]

"if you had a lot of tragedy in your life, it's hard to look for the good" Johnny Tapia

[@losbones3500]

Johnny was n will always be the Peoples Champion. He was one crazy guy , Mi Vida Loca was putting it lightly!! He fought for the people , too bad he never fought for himself. He loved New Mexico n New Mexico loved him back. Sleep Well Loco, till we meet again.

[@ChosenWon]

A good soul and a credit to boxing. He would have been the best friend a person could have ever had.

[@metube2824]

I was beat down by the hands of my Father, and had a stand offish Mom.I have the same problems on the inside like this Man.I'm a hard nut to crack.My Wife has saved my life over and over.I can't be trusted to be left alone.This is freeky, to hear this Man tell almost word for word how my life is.The worst for me also is to see a Dad love or hug his kid or to see a Mom tell a Child that She loves them or to see a Parent show effection.I had my parents without the love.I feel this Mans pain! It's a hard thing to admit it out loud,but He is trying to reach one kid out there going through it,to HELP say you can do this Life, no matter how bad it started out.

[@MILEHIGHPAIN]

Love Johnny Tapia! my favorite boxer ever, still to this day! #NM

[@2pacalypsenow497]

treat people nice and you get respect good message from the great Johnny Tapia. he does seem like a nice guy despite his crazy life

[@RemetinecBoys]

Happy Birthday to the Everlastin champ! We will never forget You!

[@WayneGarry]

Great fighter ,goes to the body like Hatton, great footwork, legend. RIP mr tapia

[@adamlees8410]

I was privileged to watch the great Johnny Tapia at the York Hall,Bethnal Green.He brought a magnetism and electricity to the ring that night that was truly amazing.his life was almost unfathomable in what he went through and what he achieved and now he's at peace from all his demons.R I P Johnny.

[@christopherself1894]

Me and bill met him inside a stater brothers market in big bear ,California he was opening packs of cookies and eating them in the market and he looked at us and said " what's up" we were scared immediately ,this little guy !fearless! Became friends and ate dinner at his house .God was with him and is still.i love you man

[@garyjones451]

amazing man, sad life,tragic and yet this guy still had his wits! makes me sad in my heart.

[@Socialundergroundsite]

Always remembered. He was truly one of the best of the best.

[@shadowfinder1979]

Read his book, saw this interview. What a guy he was

[@chrisgregg4594]

Rest in Peace Champ you wore your emotions on your sleeves Thanks Brother

[@jloco1970]

his book is great, i read it twice MI VIDA LOCA

[@marthavillegas1307]

❤❤❤so humble and honest

[@TITO-218]

He was one of my favorites

[@Spirosbotos]

legendary, talented, real, kind hearted, honest, champion, survivor, warrior, passionate, Johnny tapia was everything, RIP, always in our hearts.

[@daveymc172]

Love Johnny!

[@Keith_Mikell]

Rip Johnny. one of if not the realest boxer on the planet. He lived a crazy ass life, He blew all the purses on coke and went on benders. He was a wild one. RIP good sir.

[@CluedUp23]

Joe pesci could have played him in a movie roundabout the goodfellas period, would have been epic

[@KrAV9100]

loved this guy. it's still painful tday that he's gone. rip johnny a true gladiator 👊 X..

[@TheAlchemist11]

Endless blessings for his beautiful family ❤️

[@EveningEcho89]

Thanks for the share, great character

[@angelodagnolo984]

What a man.... RIP

[@farookmohammed7845]

Real warrior he had all the battles

[@silkboxing4454]

U guys have to see the HBO Documentary. WOW. Incredible ! I just got finished watching it.... I was a Huge fan of Tapia and forget just how friggn Tough this Kid was. He was one the most Exciting fighters in the Sport, hands down and the Dude had Awesome Boxing skills, not just a Brawler. 1st minute of this Documentary and U will be hooked, Boxing fan or not.... Happy Holidays Guys !!!!

[@connorcrego3140]

The best of all time

[@7streetlight]

True legend

[@carlosflores4380]

Thats crazy how he said his life is almost over, predicted it...

[@goldiegarcia]

Johnny was a family member...Great guy...compassionate and giving.

[@jleo2707]

What a man. Rest.

[@MrScrewieLouie]

RIP JOHNNY TAPIA

[@KrAV9100]

true legend always in r hart's

[@OFBetz]

Du warst der richtige fighter mit leib u. Sele und immer mit Herz das hatten wenig,. Ich hàtte dich gerne bersònlich kennen gelernt, Mòge es schòn sein wo du jetzt bist,. Ich sage Servus Jonny

[@leftdaboss]

rip...tap...one of the BEST

[@bengarcia4410]

My favorite boxer

[@barryoneill4754]

Legendary 🍀💯l

[@andreortiz5125]

Burque Legend!!! RIP

[@shalomshalom2912]

JOHNNY WAS DOPE.

[@goldiegarcia]

A good man.

[@daveymc172]

Who is interviewing Johnny? That's Johnny's strength h!

[@arielcantal9340]

Where ever you are now! You are greater than paquiao!

[@RurickTheGreat]

good man, pitty he is gone

[@mikec.9130]

Good fighter......

[@Realm2th3w]

Rip champ

[@mikegonzales1832]

Lets not full ourselves johnny wasnt a boxer..he was a fckn brawler..a fckn warrior if ufc would have been big back then i think he would have done that.. Amor!loco! Arrrato vato 👊

[@staggerleegoods5075]

What mindless empty sacks unliked this video???

[@destinationfer2]

When they start sounding like that, with such eloquence,honesty and dignity and selflessness is when the devil comes for his life! He sounded like an honest christian seeking repentance! Just another speck of the infinite proof Jesus died for our sins! Testimonials like his!

[@msjesse0711]

he got a book? if he does were can i get it

[@cliffroberts1774]

more love less hate bud

[@VillyPhil]

Where did these champions go? The new generation has Mayweather now #shame

[@Realm2th3w]

🥊🥊😔

[@gabrieldean9559]

Real as fuck G

[@centuian]

where can i watch the HBO documentary ?

[@lancashirebomber2739]

+centuian HBO, mate.

[@carlosvaldez1023]

I beat Johnny Tapia In Colorado springs colorado in 1986 1987 I stopped him TKO as a amature boxer my name is Carlos Valdez from Austin Texas I won nationalsyes I beat giant cop in the 1985-86 I beat him and knocked him out can I see that fight please with an amateur in Colorado springs Colorado

[@carlosvaldez1023]

Can I see my fight because I gave him the whopping of his life and dropped him it was pertty

[@jamesgarcia2905]

Carlos Valdez how many championships do you got?

[@hectorramos2014]

Cps should have taken all those kids away them grandparents and uncles were monsters

[@NathanPaulBell]

Bad interviewer, really bad. Shouldnt be asking such straight forward questions its not fair

[@MrYib]

This interviewer-is it Adam Smith?-is awful.