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The Contender

Season 3

2007 · 12 episodes

  1. 1. The Contender Tryouts

    2007-09-04 · 60m

    Sixteen super-middleweight boxers vie for a $1 million purse as the bell sounds for Season 3 of this reality show, hosted by Sugar Ray Leonard and produced by Mark Burnett ("Survivor," "The Apprentice"). Each episode ends with a five-round elimination bout. Buddy McGirt and Jose Correa are trainers.

  2. 2. We're at the Dance Now, Baby!

    2007-09-11 · 60m

    Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.

  3. 3. Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.

    2007-09-18 · 60m

    The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

  4. 4. The Big Guns

    2007-09-25 · 60m

    One fighter gets bad news from home while another looks to prove himself against a tough foe in the third elimination bout. Seven boxers will remain. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

  5. 5. There Ain't No Quitting

    2007-10-03 · 60m

    The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

  6. 6. Gunnin' For the Knockout

    2007-10-09 · 60m

    The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

  7. 7. No Turning Back

    2007-10-16 · 60m

    The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

  8. 8. Bringing the Pain

    2007-10-23 · 60m

    Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.

  9. 9. Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight

    2007-10-30 · 60m

    Australian countrymen Sam Soliman and Sakio Bika square off in an eight-round semifinal. The winner makes the Nov. 6 final in Boston. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

  10. 10. The Contender 3 Finale

    2007-11-06 · 60m

    Jaidon Codrington and Sakio Bika square off in the 10-round Season 3 finale in Boston. A $750,000 grand prize is on the line. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

  11. 11. One More Step to the Big Show

    2009-02-18

    Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.

  12. 12. Finale

    2009-02-25

    Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.

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