TV Guide: The Contender

Video: Episode 9

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:40:01 -0400

With only one spot remaining in the finals, Sam Soliman and Sakio Bika prepare for their long-awaited rematch. The winner moves on to fight Jaidon Codrington in the final for $ 750,000 and the coveted title of Contender Champion.

Video: Episode 7

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:53 -0400

In a special episode of The Contender dubbed "No Turning Back", Contender favorite Alfonso Gomez takes on veteran Ben "The Wonderman" Tackie in a welterweight showdown. Boxing legend and six-time world champion Sugar Ray Leonard hosts live from the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, California.

Video: Episode 6

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:49 -0400

With the final first round match up set, David Banks and Paul Smith are ready to settle their differences in the ring.

Video: Episode 10

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:42 -0400

Live from the famed Boston Garden, Sakio Bika will battle Jaidon Codrington for the coveted title of Contender Champion and a shot at winning $ 750,000 dollars in The Contender 3 Finale Main Event. Sam Soliman will face Wayne Johnsen in the bronze medal match.

Video: Episode 3

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:37 -0400

The Gold Team has the power of choice, so they must determine who fights next. Although David Banks appears ready to fight loft-rival Paul Smith, it is Sam Soliman who calls out Max Alexander for fight number 2 in the Contender tournament. Will Sam's awkward fighting style be too much for Max, or will Max remain undefeated?

Video: Episode 5

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:31 -0400

The Blue Team after earning the power of choice from Wayne Johnsen's win sets the last two first round fights: Donny McCrary vs. Sakio Bika and David Banks vs. Paul Smith. It's crunch time as the winner will move one step closer to living their Contender dream.

Video: Episode 2

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:23 -0400

The final ten boxers begin training with their new teams, but things heat up in The Contender loft between Jaidon Codrington on the yellow team and Brian Vera on the blue team. Will Vera get a chance at a rematch with Codrington, the fighter he once lost to in amateurs? Find out which two boxers go head-to-head in the first fight of The Contender Tournament.

Video: Episode 8

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:17 -0400

With their shot at the Contender Championship on the line, Jaidon Codrington and Wayne Johnsen take center stage and do battle in the first fight of the semi-finals of The Contender. Boxing legend and six-time world champion Sugar Ray Leonard hosts in a very highly anticipated fight dubbed "Bringing the Pain".

Video: Episode 1

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:11 -0400

Season 3 of The Contender premieres with 16 of the best super-middleweight fighters in the world. In order to cut down the fighters from 16 to 10, Sugar Ray Leonard, along with trainers Buddy McGirt and Pepe Correa, employed the help of SPARQ trainers to test the fighters skills: hand-eye coordination, endurance, speed, and punching power. After assessing the boxers for 3 days, ten finalists were selected to compete in The Contender Championship.

Video: Episode 4

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:39:07 -0400

Jaidon Codrington receives from tragic news from home. The gold team who has the power of choice, chooses the next fight: Miguel Hernandez (Gold Team) vs. Wayne Johnsen (Blue Team). This is a monumental fight because the winner of this bout will help their team "Control Their Own Destiny" the rest of the tournament.

Video: Dog Fight

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:35 -0400

When their grudge finally comes to a head, the fight becomes brutal as they fight with everything they have to win.

Video: Let 'Em Sweat

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:28 -0400

Now with the "Power of Choice", the Gold Team surprises the Blue Team by calling out their most eager fighter. The fight is a clean sweep for one and a big disappointment for the other.

Video: Be the Man, You've Got to Beat the Man

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:22 -0400

While one boxer pressures himself to choose the toughest opponent, another takes it easy. At "Call Out", four good friends are matched-up to square off in the first double header of the series.

Video: Friendly Fire

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:15 -0400

Soon after, the two learn that their wives and children have become friends, making their match-up a fight with unexpected emotional consequences.

Video: The Championship Bout

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:09 -0400

Steve "2 Pound" Forbes entered with championship experience and a veterans eye. His opponent, Grady "Bad Boy" Brewer, didn't feel his opponents experience mattered much. The winner of this 10 round thriller goes on to win the half million and claims the title of the new Contender Champion.

Video: The First Will Be Last and the Last Will Be First

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:00 -0400

After meeting Sugar Ray, the boxers begin training immediately. Some focus on heavy bags and speed bags while others eye their competition. The next morning the boxers are rudely awakened by trainer Jeremy Williams, who gets them up for an early morning run. At "Call Out", the first match-up is made, putting an underdog against a well known boxer.

Video: Fire In the Kitchen

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:37:53 -0400

After fighting for control over the next match-up, the Blue Team pairs a frenzied fighter with a veteran boxer. The fight is close and the outcome unpredictable.

Video: Power of Choice

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:37:46 -0400

At training, the Blue Team notices that a boxer on the opposing team looks a little heavy and may not be ready to fight. The scales tell the story, and one boxer is in for a surprise.

Video: Old Rivals

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:37:39 -0400

When one boxer steps up to challenge the champ to spar, the others take notice and enjoy the show. However, the atmosphere in the gym turns hostile when words are exchanged between adversaries. And after much anticipation, an old rivalry is finally settled in the ring.

Video: The Elite Eight

iTunes — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:37:32 -0400

Unfortunately for two of the boxers, the celebration ends early as they are forced back into the ring with only a few days rest.