Contender fighter commits suicide

[davej1006]

Also, maybe he lost on the show and got eliminated? They do tape these shows in advance so that could be a potential reason.

[AintGottaClue]

ya thats what im thinking he got robbed then got eliminated wow that sucks

[Atwa_66]

ya thats what im thinking he got robbed then got eliminated wow that sucks

yeah if that's the case that's terrible

[trinidadpr87]

yeah that is pretty cowardly to do that.anyway does anyone want to place some bets on that show? i say ishe smith wins

500 GRAND on Peter Manfredo jr.

[AintGottaClue]

wasnt the contender oscar's show?

[trinidadpr87]

wasnt the contender oscar's show?

No thats The next great chump .This is Sylvester Stallone and sugar Ray Leonard's show.

[AintGottaClue]

o i forgot about that u know just cause sly played a boxer on TV doesnt mean he should make a show liek he knows crap about boxing or does he :X maybe its really ray's show but sly is the figure head i guess

[The1God]

That is sad. I feel for his family.

He will get some exposure being on TV, he could have improved, I think he gave up to quickly. It just sucks!

I really hope NBC doesn't exploit the tragety to their advantage, but this is a network and networks are ruthless for ratings.

[tracylee]

Middleweight boxer Najai Turpin, a contestant on the upcoming NBC boxing reality series "The Contender," has taken his own life in Philadelphia, according to the NY Times. Turpin was 23 years of age and had a record of 13-1. The series will go on as planned March 7 and NBC executives say Turpin's segments are expected to air as scheduled.

Thats a damn shame..so very sad!

[tracylee]

No thats The next great chump .This is Sylvester Stallone and sugar Ray Leonard's show.

Thats right...I didnt watch Oscars cause I had a feeling it was gonna suck, and from everything I read while it was on it did suck! I dont "do" reality tv, but definately plan on watching this one!!