Paulie Ayala shared the ring twice in epic battles with Johnny Tapia. Not only did he gain a greater appreciation for the fighter known as ‘Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life),’ but Ayala got to know Tapia ...
Paulie Ayala knew he had Johnny Tapia the second Tapia shoved him before the opening bell. That was the psychological advantage Ayala knew would make Tapia trade with him, rather than boxing in a way ...