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To: LPS5 who wrote (5584)8/31/2001 2:49:59 AM
From: mr.mark  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 10490
 
Tapia reportedly in hospital after suicide attempt

Thursday, August 30
Associated Press


ALBUQUERQUE -- Boxer Johnny Tapia, who recently announced he was retiring from the ring, has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt, according to a report by television station KOAT.

The Albuquerque television station reported late Thursday that Tapia's wife and trainer, Teresa Tapia, confirmed that the boxer was being treated following a suicide attempt.

According to KOAT, Teresa Tapia said the incident happened this week. She would not say where her husband was being treated.

The Tapias, who have a home in Las Vegas, Nev., and one near Ruidoso, N.M., did not immediately return telephone messages left by The Associated Press late Thursday.

Tapia announced earlier this month that he was quitting the ring.

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