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The competition series follows a group of boxers as they compete with one another to be crowned The Contender, while their lives and relationships with each other and their families are depicted.
20082 seasons
SportsUnscriptedExciting
SportsUnscriptedExciting
20082 seasons
TV-MA
12 episodes
  • 1. A Better Tomorrow

    1. A Better Tomorrow

    "A Better Tomorrow" - Sixteen of the world's best cruiserweight fighters assemble in Singapore to compete in front of legendary trainers Tommy Brooks and John Bray for the fourth Contender Tournament. Actor and former boxing pro Tony Danza hosts.
    "A Better Tomorrow" - Sixteen of the world's best cruiserweight fighters assemble in Singapore to compete in front of legendary trainers Tommy Brooks and John Bray for the fourth Contender Tournament. Actor and former boxing pro Tony Danza hosts.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Dec 2, 2008
  • 2. I Can't Believe I Have To Wait 24...

    2. I Can't Believe I Have To Wait 24...

    "I Can't Believe I have to Wait 24 Hours to Punch This Guy in the Face" - After the first fighter is eliminated, one team has the power to make the next match. Two fighters argue over who should fight next, and an injury during training threatens to end one boxer's standing in the tournament.
    "I Can't Believe I have to Wait 24 Hours to Punch This Guy in the Face" - After the first fighter is eliminated, one team has the power to make the next match. Two fighters argue over who should fight next, and an injury during training threatens to end one boxer's standing in the tournament.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Dec 9, 2008
  • 3. It's Like A Mixture Of Fear And Victory

    3. It's Like A Mixture Of Fear And Victory

    "It's Like A Mixture of Fear and Victory" - Tommy Brooks gives the Gold Team a wake up call. During training, Ryan starts trouble with another fighter. In a match up that pits a boxer against a slugger, two contenders battle it out in the most explosive fight of the tournament yet.
    "It's Like A Mixture of Fear and Victory" - Tommy Brooks gives the Gold Team a wake up call. During training, Ryan starts trouble with another fighter. In a match up that pits a boxer against a slugger, two contenders battle it out in the most explosive fight of the tournament yet.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Dec 16, 2008
  • 4. Punches With Bad Intentions

    4. Punches With Bad Intentions

    "Punches with Bad Intentions" - The Gold team learns that there are no easy fights in this Contender tournament, and a new rivalry develops as two fighters exchange harsh words in the Contender loft.
    "Punches with Bad Intentions" - The Gold team learns that there are no easy fights in this Contender tournament, and a new rivalry develops as two fighters exchange harsh words in the Contender loft.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Dec 30, 2008
  • 5. Don't Look For It...Work For It

    5. Don't Look For It...Work For It

    "Don't Look For It...Work For It" - One fighter is struggling to recover from injury, while another is battling with his weight. One fighter makes a risky decision at call-out.
    "Don't Look For It...Work For It" - One fighter is struggling to recover from injury, while another is battling with his weight. One fighter makes a risky decision at call-out.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Jan 6, 2009
  • 6. Brothers For Life

    6. Brothers For Life

    "Brothers for Life" - Fighters get their first taste of Traditional Chinese Medicine when an Asian Master visits. Two veteran boxers and good friends will enter the ring to fight each other.
    "Brothers for Life" - Fighters get their first taste of Traditional Chinese Medicine when an Asian Master visits. Two veteran boxers and good friends will enter the ring to fight each other.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Jan 13, 2009
  • 7. The End Of The Beginning

    7. The End Of The Beginning

    "The End of the Beginning" - Round 1 of the Contender Tournament comes to a close. In the season's first double-header, the four remaining fighters step into the ring to battle it out for the last two spots in the second round of the tournament.
    "The End of the Beginning" - Round 1 of the Contender Tournament comes to a close. In the season's first double-header, the four remaining fighters step into the ring to battle it out for the last two spots in the second round of the tournament.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Jan 20, 2009
  • 8. Roll With The Punches

    8. Roll With The Punches

    "Roll With the Punches" - The eight remaining fighters are treated to a Singaporean reward, and the 2nd round of the Contender Tournament begins with a match up of tournament favorites.
    "Roll With the Punches" - The eight remaining fighters are treated to a Singaporean reward, and the 2nd round of the Contender Tournament begins with a match up of tournament favorites.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Jan 27, 2009
  • 9. The Son Of A Legend Vs. The Son Of A Gun

    9. The Son Of A Legend Vs. The Son Of A Gun

    "The Son of a Legend Versus The Son of a Gun" - A new grudge is forged when the fighters are forced to make a decision that will change the tournament. Alfredo Escalera and AK Laleye finally settle their differences in the ring.
    "The Son of a Legend Versus The Son of a Gun" - A new grudge is forged when the fighters are forced to make a decision that will change the tournament. Alfredo Escalera and AK Laleye finally settle their differences in the ring.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Feb 3, 2009
  • 10. Second Chances

    10. Second Chances

    "Second Chances" - Given a second chance at the Tournament, Joell Godfrey trains hard to prove himself in his upcoming fight. With a spot in the Final Four at stake, Hino Ehikhamenor takes on Deon Elam, and Rico Hoye fights Joell Godfrey in a Double Header.
    "Second Chances" - Given a second chance at the Tournament, Joell Godfrey trains hard to prove himself in his upcoming fight. With a spot in the Final Four at stake, Hino Ehikhamenor takes on Deon Elam, and Rico Hoye fights Joell Godfrey in a Double Header.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Feb 10, 2009
  • 11. One More Step To The Big Show

    11. One More Step To The Big Show

    "One More Step to the Big Show" - In the semi-finals double-header, the final four take to the ring for their shot at fighting live at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods for the title of Contender Champion.
    "One More Step to the Big Show" - In the semi-finals double-header, the final four take to the ring for their shot at fighting live at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods for the title of Contender Champion.
    TV-MA
    45min
    Feb 17, 2009
  • 12. The Live Finale

    12. The Live Finale

    "The Finale" - Live from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, the final competitors battle it out to become the winner of Contender 4!
    "The Finale" - Live from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, the final competitors battle it out to become the winner of Contender 4!
    TV-MA
    1 h 34 min
    Feb 24, 2009
  • The Contender
    SportsUnscriptedExciting
    20082 seasons
    The competition series follows a group of boxers as they compete with one another to be crowned The Contender, while their lives and relationships with each other and their families are depicted.
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