Press Release: Multi-division champion Johnny Tapia, 55-5-2 with 28 KO’s, held a press conference to announce the final fight of his storied career. The fight will be held at Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, NM on February 23, 2007.  Tapia, already a lock for the Boxing Hall of Fame, lost his last fight in September of 2005 and doesn't want to end his career with a defeat.  He will take on Ilido Julio, 33-10-1 with 29 KOs. Tapia said at the press conference that this is for sure his last fight.  With over 60 professional fights, over 200 amateur fights, and a lot of street fights. “It’s time for me to hang up the gloves, but I want to go out with a win and to be on top. I will give my hometown one last fight” stated Tapia. “I really want to out-box Ilido but, you know once he hits me and I taste blood, it's on. It's time for me to pass the torch to the younger guys and give them the opportunity.” Tapia plans on training fighters in Farmington, NM after this fight.  His son Johnny Tapia II makes his amateur debut in March and will be Tapia's first student.  “This will be Johnny's ninth fight with Fresquez Productions Inc. and he has never disappointed us or his fans.  We are just proud to be putting this fight on and having this great night of action, says Lenny Fresquez.  Tickets are available at Tickets.com or Isleta Box Office or by calling  505-884-7484.  Go to www.fresquezproductions.com for more information.