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Najai Turpin

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Boxer

The Resume

    (December 19, 1981-February 14, 2005)
    Resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Contestant on 'The Contender'
    5'5 151 lbs
    Professional Record: W 13, L 1, Draw 0, KO 9
    Committed suicide at 23 (February 14, 2005)

Why he might be annoying:

    He committed suicide on Valentine's Day.
    He shot himself in the head in front of his girlfriend.
    Despite killing himself, 'The Contender' began airing just weeks after his suicide (March 7, 2005).
    At the time of his suicide, he had a two year old daughter, Anyae.
    He was not licensed to carry a gun.
    It was made known that he did not finish as one of the final two contenders, where a live bout would be scheduled for May 2005.
    It is believed he killed himself because he was frustrated by a requirement of the 'Contender' contract not allowing him to box until May.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His 'Contender' bio said he was 'extremely soft-spoken.'
    Along with the other contestants, he received $800-$1,500 per week to stay in training.
    His mother died when he was eighteen.
    He was carjacked and robbed of a few hundred dollars (2004).

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 95.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 60 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 77.03% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 104 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 358 Votes: 64.53% Annoying