It was loud. It was violent. It was personal.
Turp Daddy Slim stormed back onto the Power Slap stage at Power Slap 14 in New Orleans with a dominant performance, finishing Vern Cathey in brutal fashion and making it clear he’s not here to play games—he’s here to take over.
“That wasn’t Turp Daddy last time,” he said. “That was a man going through some [stuff]. But this time? I put it on him, and now he knows who Turp Daddy Slim is.”
Back With a Bang
After a year away from the sport, Turp’s return wasn’t just about getting a win—it was about sending a message to the entire light heavyweight division.
“There are mosquitoes in Louisiana that hit harder than Vern,” he said. “His family shouldn’t let him back up there. I don’t know how many brain cells he’s got left.”
Turp said the knockout was inevitable from the first shot: “I knew it wasn’t going to take long. He got lucky last time. Not this time.”
Built for Power Slap, Fueled by Purpose
Turp credits his return and refocus to the people around him, shouting out Frank and Erica for giving him the opportunity to come back. Frank, in turn, said Turp is exactly what Power Slap needs—and Turp took that to heart.
“Frank’s a smart dude. That means a lot. I got to go out there and put in work,” Turp said. “October is three months away—line ‘em up. I’ll put ‘em down.”
He also acknowledged he’s no longer just fighting for himself. This new chapter of Turp Daddy Slim is different—more focused, more dangerous.
“I’ve created a family. Now I’ve got someone to fight for,” he said. “It used to be for me. Now it’s bigger than that.”
The Title Shot—and the Trash Talk
Turp made it clear who his eyes are on next: Wolverine (aka “Rhonda”), Russell Rivero, and Allan Klingbeil. And he didn’t hold back.
“Russell had three shots and couldn’t put [Wolverine] out. I did it in one,” he said. “Rhonda’s walking around with my belt, talking about retirement. Come get this work in October.”
The callouts were relentless—and personal. But beneath the wild trash talk was a clear challenge: anyone in the light heavyweight division who thinks they’re the best, step up.
“Alan, Russell, Rhonda—I’m the one. You had a year to do something. You didn’t. Where’s Turp Daddy? Right here.”
Bigger Than a Show—A Mission
For all his theatrics, Turp made it clear that Power Slap has become his purpose.
“This sport pulled me out of the woods. I had ticks on me in my first match,” he joked. “Now? I’m focused. I’ve changed my life. October, I’m coming back as a beast.”
And to every kid watching?
“Stay in school. Eat good. Exercise. And if you do all that, maybe one day you’ll have your own shirt like me.”