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