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Najai Turpin is an American professional boxer who has competed in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions. He is best known for his upset victory over former world champion Stevie Johnston in 2004. Turpin was born on December 19, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began boxing at the age of 12 and had an amateur record of 40-4. He turned professional in 2000 and won his first 15 fights. In 2004, Turpin faced former world champion Stevie Johnston in a non-title bout. Turpin was a heavy underdog, but he managed to pull off the upset victory by unanimous decision. Turpin went on to fight for the WBO super featherweight title in 2006, but he lost to Nicky Cook by unanimous decision. He retired from boxing in 2008 with a record of 22-3. Turpin is currently the head boxing coach at the Philadelphia PAL Boxing Gym. He is also the founder of the Najai Turpin Foundation, which provides mentorship and support to young boxers.

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Age 24 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 19 December, 1981
Birthday 19 December
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death February 14, 2005,
Died Place West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality United States

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Najai Turpin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 24 years old, Najai Turpin height is 1.65 m and Weight Welterweight.

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Height 1.65 m
Weight Welterweight
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Najai Turpin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Najai Turpin worth at the age of 24 years old? Najai Turpin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Najai Turpin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2005

He committed suicide on February 14, 2005, while sitting in a car with his girlfriend and 2-year-old daughter. The motive for his suicide was not entirely clear. However, the fact that he had not been allowed to fight between the time of his elimination from The Contender and the show's finale (so as not to spoil the ending), along with the low self-esteem that may have resulted from his defeat on the show may have contributed to his suicide. Another contributing factor is considered to be the ongoing custody battle for his daughter.

1997

Turpin was one of many American reality show contestants to take his own life, but there have been examples elsewhere in the world. In 1997, Sinisa Savija, the first person ever voted off Expedition Robinson (the Swedish predecessor to Survivor) killed himself immediately after the episode aired.

1981

Najai "Nitro" Turpin (December 19, 1981—February 14, 2005) was a professional boxer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.