Tyler Turner
Encyclopedia
Tyler Turner, born in Northfield, Minnesota, was an American amateur boxer
who took second at the 2007 National Golden Gloves.
At the seniors he was noted for his 2007 performance, a decision over 2008 Olympic
alternate Kimdo Bethel
and a come from behind knockout over reigning US champ Jonte Willis
, in the final he was KOd himself, though, by Nathaniel James
.
where he played Defensive End.
Amateur boxing
Amateur boxing is practised at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur boxing associations. Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration and fighters wear head protection, so this type of competition prizes point-scoring rather...
who took second at the 2007 National Golden Gloves.
Career
Tyler was a three time junior champion winning the 98' and 00' Silver Gloves and 99' Junior Olympics.At the seniors he was noted for his 2007 performance, a decision over 2008 Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
alternate Kimdo Bethel
Kimdo Bethel
Kimdo Bethel is a US American Professional boxer in the heavyweight division best known for defeating several stars such as Mike Wilson and...
and a come from behind knockout over reigning US champ Jonte Willis
Jonte Willis
Jonte Willis, was born in Memphis, Tennessee and is an American heavyweight boxer best known for winning the US championships at super heavyweight in 2006.-Background:...
, in the final he was KOd himself, though, by Nathaniel James
Nathaniel James
Nathaniel "Nate" James is a professional heavyweight boxer from Malden, Massachusetts. James is best known for winning the 2007 National Golden Gloves tournament at super heavyweight .-Professional career:...
.
Others
In 05' and 06' he played college football for Liberty UniversityLiberty University
Liberty University is a private Christian university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty's annual enrollment is around 72,000 students, 12,000 of whom are residential students and 60,000+ studying through Liberty University Online...
where he played Defensive End.