The Contender

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The Contender 2 - Episode 6:Why Can't We Be Friends?, by Brandon Healy: After gaining control back this week, the blue team decides to match up two friends in this weeks fight. Will they able to give 100% even when it might mean hurting a friend? Also, why was Tommy Gallagher almost banned from television in his past? Read on to find out.

The Contender 2 - Episode 5: The Showdown , by Brandon Healy: To no one’s surprise, this week Vinroy and Grady finally have their big fight. Will the fight live up to the hype or will Grady’s reluctance come through in the fight? Read on to find out.

The Contender 2 - Episode 4: The Ol’ Switcharoo , by Brandon Healy: The gold team is calling the shots after its first win and the fighter they call out surprises the blue team. This week’s fight shows some of the best boxing that we’ve seen so far, can the gold team hold onto the power? Read about it inside.

The Contender 2 - Episode 3: Battling Backgrounds, by Brandon Healy: The blue team is on a two week winning streak as talk of strategy begins to heat up in the house. Will the blue team be able to keep the streak going? Look inside to see the details and the description of a very exciting fight.

The Contender 2 - Episode 2: Fit or Fat? , by Mike DeGeorge: The blue team think they're on a roll with K9's victory over Michael Clark. Meanwhile, the gold team are wondering if they'll be able to make weight. Will the gold team's Rudy be able to step up? The details are inside!

The Contender 2 - Episode 1, Part 1: Big Dogs , by Mike DeGeorge: Michael Clark has this whole Contender thing figured out. He's going to lead his team to victory and there's nothing anyone can do about it. Cornelius "K9" has a different view - that the bigger man will be the better man. Find out who is right as we meet 16 new hopefuls, as well as a couple of old favorites.

The Contender: Rematch , by Mike DeGeorge: The Contender rematch is finally here, featuring the main event of Mora/Manfredo II! Who wins? Was the judging really bad? Does Jesse Brinkley knock out Anthony Bonsante again? Mike has all the details!

The Contender News - The Season One Rematch and Open Tryouts for Season Two , by Mike DeGeorge: Just like Rocky, it seems like you can't keep this show down for long! Mike has news of the long-awaited rematch of the season one finale, as well as exciting details about the start of season two!

The Contender Finale: What Happens in Vegas..., by Adam Kapp: Peter vs. Sergio LIVE for one million dollars! Plus Jesse vs. Alfonso in the bronze match, and the results of your fan favorite fights! Vegas, baby!

The Contender, Episode 14: A Date with Destiny, by Adam Kapp: Peter’s going to fight for a million dollars in Las Vegas this Tuesday. Will his opponent be Sergio or Jesse? It’s time to say farewell to the gym in the last episode before the live finale!

The Contender, Episode 13: No Day at the Beach, by Adam Kapp: Despite the chance for a little sun and fun, these guys are all business in the ring. Tonight: Peter gets his rematch against Alfonso. Can he beat the man who handed him the first and only loss of his career? Or does Alfonso have Peter’s number? One of them is moving on fight for a million dollars!

The Contender, Analysis of the Final Four: Eye of the Tiger, by Mike DeGeorge: We're down to the final four of Jesse, Alfonso, Sergio, and Peter for the title of The Contender! Who has what it takes? Mike takes us back through the first twelve weeks to find out who is in over his head, who is fighting in fear, and who has the Eye of the Tiger!

The Contender, Episode 12: The Battle of the Bulge , by Adam Kapp: Jesse’s overweight, injured, and still reeling from last week’s bloody battle in the ring. Will Anthony turn Jesse into another human punching bag? We’ve been promised “the most shocking ending yet,” and this episode delivers!

The Contender, Episode 11: Heart and Soul, by Adam Kapp: Joey’s being called “the heart and soul” of The Contender. Can he win the final challenge of the second round and choose his opponent? All I can tell you is that one of this week’s fighters is going home in an ambulance!

The Contender, Episode 10: The Laws of Power, by Adam Kapp: Joey’s pulling the strings on the other contenders. What trick does he have up his sleeve this week to keep himself in control, and who sees through his act? All this plus cars, injuries, and more!

The Contender, Episode 9: Round Two, by Adam Kapp: The game enters its second round, and everything’s changing! One contender returns to fill Juan’s shoes, and after this week’s fight, one contender will be moving on to the final four!

The Contender, Episode 8: "Anything's Possible", by Adam Kapp: In the final fight of the first round, Joey is pitted against Jimmy. Can Joey overcome a leg injury and the odds to secure his place in the next round? Plus: someone quits, and someone wins a car! All this and news on how you can give your favorite contender another chance to shine!

The Contender, Episode 7: The Young and the Restless, by Adam Kapp: This week, Juan, the youngest of the contenders, must fight the older, more experienced Tarick. Will his youth be an advantage? Plus, the boxers are still dealing with the aftermath of last week’s explosive fight between Anthony and Brent.

The Contender, Episode 6: Stabs and Jabs , by Adam Kapp: Is it possible to stab someone in the back while wearing boxing gloves? Who’s feeling the sting of betrayal this week, and who wins by a knockout? These and other burning questions answered inside!

The Contender, Episode 5: The Comeback Kid, by Adam Kapp: Last week, Peter was voted back into the tournament after losing to Alfonso, but the loss has affected his confidence. With Team West gunning for him, will he have to fight again before he’s ready? Or can he turn his second chance into Team East’s first victory in the ring? Details within!

The Contender, Episode 4: Against the Ropes, by Adam Kapp: Team East is already 0-3, and this week, someone on the team is disqualified. Which of the three previously eliminated contenders will return to take his place? Plus, the tragic story of contender Najai takes center stage. Will his fight at least have a happy ending?

The Contender, Episode 3: “It’s My Time Now”, by Adam Kapp: Team West is upset with Ishe for backing out of his plan to challenge Ahmed. Can they force him into the ring this week? Or does Ishe have a trick up his sleeve?

The Contender, Episode 2: Put Up or Shut Up, by Adam Kapp: The East team is looking for payback after losing Peter, and they’ve set their sights on winning this week’s challenge. Can they pull of the win? And Ishe and Ahmed are at it again – will they finally duke it out in the ring tonight after Stallone lectures Ahmed?

The Contender, Episode 1: "Our Destiny Is in Our Own Hands", by Adam Kapp: What twist is revealed in the first episode that will impact every bout for the rest of the show? Plus, our first fight pits the show’s best fighter against a virtual unknown. Can the underdog pull out a major upset? All this and more await within!

The Contender - A Preview, by Adam Kapp: He's captured the "Lost on a desert island" genre. He's conquered the big business boardroom. So what's next for mega-producer Mark Burnett? How about stepping in the squared circle for a look at the sweet science? Boxing cliches aside, Adam has a preview of the newest NBC reality show, The Contender!

The Contender Contestant Najai Turpin Commits Suicide, by Mike DeGeorge: In a sad and shocking tragedy, Najai Turpin, a contestant on the upcoming NBC reality show The Contender, committed suicide early Monday morning.

Burnett and Stallone Sell Boxing Reality Show to NBC, by David Bloomberg: Mark Burnett teamed up with Sylvester Stallone and Jeffrey Katzenberg to sell a new reality show that will not only find the next boxing star in the U.S., but also create a new boxing federation! To top it off, it was announced today that they sold it to NBC for more than any previous reality show has ever been paid.

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