Johnny tapia has gone through more highs and lows than most people go through in five lifetimes. Mi vida loca my crazy life was johnny tapias nickname and his reason for being. There is only one winner in boxing, according to johnny tapia in this new autobiography. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Haunted by a horrifying childhood and personal demons, former world champion boxer johnny tapia was found dead in his new mexico home. May 28, 2012 the selfdescribed crazy life of johnny tapia a world champion boxer who once wrote that he had been raised to fight to the death ended this week at 45. I thoroughly recommend this book to everyone, not just boxing fans. He held a record of 59 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, with 30 wins by knockout.
Mi vida loca by johnny tapia, 97815662527, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Nov 14, 2019 mi vida loca my crazy life was johnny tapia s nickname and his reason for being. Nov 03, 2011 continuing our introduction of new staff members here at bad left hook, matt mosley formerly known as matt yorkshire on the site takes a look at johnny tapia s book mi vida loca. Tapia estuvo casado con teresa tapia en 1994 y tuvo tres hijos. He had many tattoos, which were prominent when he was fighting. Sometimes by the book, it would be wrong to do the. In the ghost of johnny tapia, paul zanon, with the help of tapias widow teresa, tells the harrowing and. Johnny takes us with him on his tortured journey though his childhood, his young manhood and his boxing career. Matt christie looks back on the tragic life of johnny tapia a great champion. The crazy and unbelievable life of johnny tapia first edition by johnny tapia isbn. This is a book full of sadness, despair, tragedy and hope. The crazy life of johnny tapia hardcoverby johny tapia 2006 edition johny tapia, bettina gilois on.
I very much doubt boxing will ever see a story like this again. Bettina gilois and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Warren discussed how he first came into contact with mi vida loca. Mi vida loca by johnny tapia and bettina gilois, is a tough book to put down, once you start reading.
A crowd pleasing fighter and one of the fastest punchers ive ever seen who else throws. Haunted by the brutal murder of his beloved mother when. Mi vida loca, johnny tapia, the great mexican fighter. Over eighteen years have passed since johnny tapia had his first and only professional boxing contest outside of the united states. The crazy life of johnny tapia hardcoverby johny tapia 2006 edition. Frank warren recalled the day johnny tapia brought traffic to a standstill outside possibly britains most iconic boxing venue. It captured not only the life of tapia, but captured the whole street culture. One of my alltime favourites, as you know, has passed away. Johnny tapia, from mi vida loca cocktail of insanity. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. In the ghost of johnny tapia, paul zanon, with the help of tapia s widow teresa, tells the harrowing and. Johnny mi vida loca tapia the pride of albuquerque and new mexico. Jun 20, 2006 well after reading johnny tapias biography, mi vida loca. The title of johnnys biography says it all, mi vida loca, which translated from spanish means, my crazy life.
He won two national golden glove titles, turned pro, and went on to win the usba junior bantamweight titleall by. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Continuing our introduction of new staff members here at bad left hook, matt mosley formerly known as matt yorkshire on the site takes a look. Discover book depositorys huge selection of johnny tapia books online. Mi vida loca, or my crazy life, were the words tattooed on his belly. It certainly is a tale of perseverance as the odds were against him from the start. One of them says mi vida loca my crazy life, the nickname he has adopted over the last few years. His life and career glittered with championship belts and smudged by a dark past, tapia recounts in mi vida loca the tragic childhood events that led him to a lifelong battle with drugs, depression, and even attempted suicide. With a global cult following, tapia is wellknown as a colorful figure in the boxing industry. One of them said mi vida loca my crazy life, the nickname he adopted.
In fact for the barrera fight he spent the entire training camp partying and did not once even lace up some gloves that shows just how great he could have been with. Tapia was married to teresa tapia in 1994 and had three boys. Those who do not spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. Mi vida loca is not just a nickname for johnny, but a legendary tale of a life lived over the edge and back. The selfdescribed crazy life of johnny tapia a world champion boxer who once wrote that he had been raised to fight to the death ended this week at 45. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This was at men of victory outreach in albuquerque nm. The crazy life of johnny tapia by johnny tapia, bettina gilois. Haunted by the brutal murder of his beloved mother when he was a child, fighting and drugs gave him the escape he cravedand he did both with gusto. He asks us several times throughout the book, if he is lucky or unlucky.
May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. Mi vida loca this ebook list for those who looking for to read mi vida loca, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. The title of johnny s biography says it all, mi vida loca, which translated from spanish means, my crazy life. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Bettina gilois boxing champion johnny tapia recounts his unconventional life, discussing the tragic childhood events that led him to a lifelong battle with drugs, depression, and attempted suicide, and the people. Johnny tapia was an american professional boxer and a fivetime world. Tapia had many tattoos done around his body, and his tattoos are prominent when he is fighting. He had a very extreme lifestyles, partying, using drugs, not training e. About the author johnny tapia hails from albuquerque, new mexico, and has been a been involved in the boxing world since his teen years. The crazy life of johnny tapia volt press, 289 pages by johnny tapia and bettina gilois i realized how therapeutic boxing can be and. Well after reading johnny tapias biography, mi vida loca. This title is not just the title of a book, it was a title of his life, so much so that johnny even had these words tattooed on his chest. The ghost of johnny tapia book by paul zanon hamilcar.