Season 3 (2007)
Episodes: 12
Star Cast: Sylvester Stallone , Sergio Mora , Brent Cooper , Tarick Salmaci ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 The Contender Tryouts
Air Date: 2007-09-04
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.
Ep.2 We're at the Dance Now, Baby!
Air Date: 2007-09-11
Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.
Ep.3 Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
Air Date: 2007-09-18
The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
Ep.4 The Big Guns
Air Date: 2007-09-25
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.
Ep.5 There Ain't No Quitting
Air Date: 2007-10-03
The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
Ep.6 Gunnin' For the Knockout
Air Date: 2007-10-09
The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
Ep.7 No Turning Back
Air Date: 2007-10-16
The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Ep.8 Bringing the Pain
Air Date: 2007-10-23
Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.
Ep.9 Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
Air Date: 2007-10-30
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.
Ep.10 The Contender 3 Finale
Air Date: 2007-11-06
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.
Ep.11 One More Step to the Big Show
Air Date: 2009-02-18
Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.
Ep.12 Finale
Air Date: 2009-02-25
Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.
