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(JAN 25) Five time
former World Champion Johnny (Mi Vida Loca) Tapia 55-5-2 (28
KO’s) will be returning to the ring on February 23rd at Isleta
Casino and Resort. Tapia wanted to make a final fight but didn’t
want it to be an easy one. He wanted to give his fans one last
fight before he retires. “This is the last time I will get to
put on a show for my fans”, stated Tapia. Tapia will be fighting
Ilido Julio 33-10-1 (29 KO’s) from Columbia which is a tough
fight.
But Tapia and Isleta would not have it any other way. Isleta
Casino demands competitive fights in order to keep the patrons
happy. No doubt Tapia is a lock for the Boxing Hall of Fame. But
when he steps in the ring for the last time on February 23, 2007
he will end what has been a dream career with a Movie Line
story. Tapia who already has a book out is waiting for his movie
script to finish being written.
There are only a few fighters that have accomplished what Tapia
has achieved and there will be very few in the future to achieve
this Hall of Fame career. Tapia has given his blood and guts to
his fans for over 15 years and will have celebrated his 40th
birthday 10 days earlier from the night of the fight.
This will be Fresquez Productions Inc. ninth fight with the
former World Champion.
We enjoy putting on a show with Tapia because he is one of the
greatest fighters that has ever lived. And he ALWAYS gives his
all in the ring and gives the fans every last drop of energy he
has, win or lose. Johnny, who is one of the most generous guys
around, will virtually give you the shirt off his back to help
you.
We look forward to putting on a memorable show on February 23.
The co-main event will feature Albuquerque’s David “Finito”
Martinez matched against-tougher than nails- Brian Garcia from
Santa Fe. “Tony the Tiger” Valdez from Espanola steps it up to
take on veteran Evaristo Primero from Juarez, Mexico. Also on
the card making his pro debut is Albuquerque’s Antonio Ortiz
taking on Alberto Jimenez from El Paso, Texas.
Tickets can be purchased at Isleta Box Office, tickets.com or
Fresquez Productions at (505) 884-7484. For more information on
the fight please visit
www.fresquezprodutions.com.
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