Boxer Johnny Tapia in Critical Condition (OK now)

[dfergie]

Just saw this on the Albuquerque news...Boxer Johnny Tapia in the hospital from a cocaine overdose in critical condition, his last fight was a couple of weeks ago. (probably should have posted in the pit and we may move it there quickly)

 

[dfergie]

Latest from another channel... He's been unresponsive all day... don't sound good.

 

[BlackHitachi]

No not good at all.

 

[sidekick]

That's why they call it dope ......

 

[salsadancer7]

That's why they call it dope ......

I coun't agree with you more!:up

 

[dfergie]

I heard tonight that he is responding and alert... plans are to put him in rehab...

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Local DA's plans to put him in jail.

 

[dfergie]

From the Albuquerque news Krqe...
5 Time World Champion Johnny Tapia today plead guilty to felony drug possesion... the 40 year old Boxer will enter an in-patient treatment program during his 18 month probation sentence. The drug charge stems from the March 12th incident...