Tragic death gives smut campaigner opportunity to speak
Brand Republic has the story of a boxing reality show contestant who committed suicide weeks before the show, called “The Contender”, was due to be aired. It is not known whether the 22-year-old Najai Turpin’s suicide was directly related to his appearance on the show, but John Beyer seized the opportunity to give a quote nevertheless:
We are aware of reality TV’s drive to find controversial people to appear in its shows. Clearly, if this man was disturbed it raises serious questions about the people who apply who are selected by programme makers.
The man certainly has a talent for expressing the Bleeding Obvious in a clumsy way. It raises serious questions about the people who write news reports who keep asking him for quotes.
John Beyer is well known for using a tragedy to further his own agenda, as the Manhunt murder case showed.
Boxing is not like any other sport. It takes alot of heart to stand toe to toe with a man. When he spoke at the end he said “i can see greatness in front of me” what greatness is their in suicide? He said “im doing this for my daughter” what can he do for his daughter dead? I feel sory for his family. Their is a frase we use in boxing, ‘give evrything you’ve got and die in the ring’ maybe thats where he died! Not when he commited suicide, but when he lost the fight in the ring! This is not just a reality show for those fighters. This is their chance for providing a better life for their family, a chance for fame and fortune! It must be hard knowing you you’re not good enough to take that chance. Something i hope i never have to face!