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| Real name | Najai Turpin |
| Nickname(s) | Nitro |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Najai "Nitro" Turpin (December 19, 1981 – February 14, 2005) was a professional boxer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was known for his boxing skills and for appearing on a popular reality television show.
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Najai "Nitro" Turpin's Life
Najai Turpin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 19, 1981. He became a professional boxer, competing in the Welterweight division. His boxing style was Orthodox, meaning he fought with his left hand and foot forward.
His Boxing Record
During his career, Najai Turpin had a total of 14 professional fights. He won 13 of these matches, with 9 of his wins coming by knockout (KO). He only had one loss and no draws. This record showed he was a strong and talented boxer.
Appearing on "The Contender"
Najai Turpin became even more well-known when he appeared on the reality TV show The Contender. This show brought together boxers to compete against each other. On the show, Najai was part of the East Coast team.
His Fight on the Show
In the first round of The Contender, Najai Turpin was matched against another boxer named Sergio Mora. Sergio Mora was seven inches taller than Najai, which can be a big advantage in boxing. Despite the height difference, Najai showed great courage and skill in his fight.
Remembering Najai Turpin
Najai Turpin passed away on February 14, 2005. His memory was honored by others in the boxing community. For example, his initials were printed on the shorts of boxer Ishe Oluwa Ali Smith during one of his matches. Also, the episode of The Contender where Najai fought was dedicated to him, showing how much he was respected and remembered by his fellow boxers and the show's creators.
