The Contender (2005–2007)Hosts Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard give 16 young boxing hopefuls a shot at the big time in this Mark Burnett and Jeffrey Katzenberg reality drama. The Contender will delve into ... See full summary » Creator:Mark Burnett |
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
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| Sugar Ray Leonard | ... |
Himself - Host
(43 episodes, 2005-2007)
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Jeff Connor | ... |
Himself - Ring Announcer
(32 episodes, 2005-2007)
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| Alfonso Gomez Jr. | ... |
Himself - Fighter
(32 episodes, 2005-2007)
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Tommy Gallagher | ... |
Himself - Trainer
(27 episodes, 2005-2006)
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Jeremy Williams | ... |
Himself - Trainer
(27 episodes, 2005-2006)
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Sergio Mora | ... |
Himself - Fighter
(27 episodes, 2005-2007)
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Jeff Fraza | ... |
Himself - Fighter
(27 episodes, 2005-2006)
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| Peter Manfredo Jr. | ... |
Himself - Fighter
(25 episodes, 2005-2007)
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Jesse Brinkley | ... |
Himself - Fighter
(22 episodes, 2005-2007)
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Hosts Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard give 16 young boxing hopefuls a shot at the big time in this Mark Burnett and Jeffrey Katzenberg reality drama. The Contender will delve into the lives of each of the boxers as they work their way to a million dollar paycheck and a career as a professional boxer. Written by JesusFan
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The next great human drama See more »Parents Guide:
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7 March 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bokszakadémia See more »Filming Locations:
Caesars Palace - 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA See more »Company Credits
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Jesse Brinkley: I know, I lost it, I fumbled.
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Both Sylvester Stallone's daughters appear in this show as spectators in a fight. See more »Quotes
Sugar Ray Leonard: [Jesse and Joey were racing for a bag and both got it at the same time but Jesse dropped it.] What happened, Jesse? You had the bag.Jesse Brinkley: I know, I lost it, I fumbled.
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'The Contender' is a show with a genuine reality to it. It doesn't try to create drama- there's enough of that in the ring. It just follows a bunch of lower-class boxers trying to make it in the business. Basically, looking to be the next Rocky. With Sly Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard training, along with other professionals, they help these guys try to make a dream come true. In the end, the final two boxers will compete for $1,000,000. This show is possibly the greatest reality show in a long, long time. You have the humble, young boxers, like Ishe or Juan, and you have the cocky punks, like Ahmad. It can sometimes be the fight between good and evil, but this time, you don't know who's gonna win. This brings all the entertainment possible: Fighting, shouting, and human emotion. I like it, and so will you.