The Contender

[Chris W 1982]

Manged to speak with Peter Manfredo, Ishe Smith and Sergio Mora for a Contender Revisited piece in this week's Boxing News.

[Dirk Kelly]

Only watched the first season up to the final. ITV spoiled it for me; the suspense of the semi finals and they cut to an ad break and there’s a trailer at the end to say dot forget to tune in next week for the final - Mora vs Mandredo.

Ruined it for me.

[Boxerbeetle]

Why is this thread in “British & Irish”?

The more pertinent question would be...why are you here?

[Perseus]

The first series was brilliant - the whole sugar Ray and Sly thing.

It must be 10 years ago but I still remember Alfonso Gomez being first up and picking to fight Peter Manfredo who was the favourite, and everyone looking at him as though he was nuts - great tv.

Up there with the first ever Prizefighter as being great boxing tv.

Yeah ... I thought it was great ... (except for the foot-races and stuff) ... I actually thought it would "bring back boxing" ... Hell ... it was on a major network! ... NBC ... but the tide was against it ... boxing was in decline and there was no fighting it ... I was greatly disappointed when it didn't catch on ...

... and I would be greatly surprised if it does any better this time around ... (unfortunately) ...

If I remember right The Contender was on the same night and time as American Idol............................the season Carrie Underwood was on that show.
Back then scheduling opposite American Idol was a great way to ensure low ratings.

[ILikeBeer]

It must be 10 years ago but I still remember Alfonso Gomez being first up and picking to fight Peter Manfredo who was the favourite, and everyone looking at him as though he was nuts - great tv.

I remember that.

[Sequitorian]

Why is this thread in “British & Irish”?

The more pertinent question would be...why are you here?

I get asked that question a lot ...

[ElJefe]

Just had a look at the fighters, couple of decent names in there.

Brandon “The Cannon” Adams (17-2, 12 KOs)
Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson (26-6, 24 KOs)
Quatavious “Cash” Cash (10-0) 7 KOs)
Morgan “Big Chief” Fitch (18-1, 8 KOs)
Marcos “Mad Man” Hernandez (11-1-1, 3 KOs)
John “The Rock” Jackson (21-3, 16 KOs)
Ievgen “The Ukranian Lion” Khytrov (16-1, 11 KOs)
Devaun “Unique” Lee (10-3-1, 5 KOs)
Malcolm “The Punisher” McAllister (9-1, 8 KOs)
Michael “The Silverback” Moore (15-1, 7 KOs)
Shane “Sugarman” Mosley Jr (10-2, 7 KOs)
Lamar “Omega” Russ (17-2, 8 KOs)
Gerald “G5” Sherrell (8-0, 4 KOs)
John “Apollo Kid” Thompson (18-3, 6 KOs)
Daniel “El Chapulin” Valdivia (14-2, 10 KOs)
Eric “Babyface Assassin” Walker (15-1, 8 KOs)

[Londonirish]

There was an one off fight made out to be like a contender. England Vs USA in Newcastle years ago, went up to watch Ross Minter...

I’m sure it was anyway lol, anyone remember ?

Not you. I carried you from the bar.

I can’t remeber a thing! We met??

Never been more drunk in my whole life
That’s why I don’t drink anymore.

[mickey1975]

There was an one off fight made out to be like a contender. England Vs USA in Newcastle years ago, went up to watch Ross Minter...

I’m sure it was anyway lol, anyone remember ?

Not you. I carried you from the bar.

I can’t remeber a thing! We met??

Never been more drunk in my whole life
That’s why I don’t drink anymore.

You bought me and Wharton’s brothers a drink. You were in some state.

[Londonirish]

Not you. I carried you from the bar.

I can’t remeber a thing! We met??

Never been more drunk in my whole life
That’s why I don’t drink anymore.

You bought me and Wharton’s brothers a drink. You were in some state.

I’ve never had a hangover like I had after that I haven’t had a drink for years now and I don’t miss it one bit!!!!

Everyone I was with said it was a great night tho, not that I can remember.
I owe you one next time drinks are on me.

[Wake up call]

The first series was brilliant - the whole sugar Ray and Sly thing.

It must be 10 years ago but I still remember Alfonso Gomez being first up and picking to fight Peter Manfredo who was the favourite, and everyone looking at him as though he was nuts - great tv.

Up there with the first ever Prizefighter as being great boxing tv.

2005. Makes you feel old doesn't it?

[handsofstone]

I remember there was a young boxer from the first series who committed suicide not long after getting knocked out the tournament Najai Turpin, shot himself in his car with his mrs and 2 year old daughter inside, rumours that he was frustrated by not being allowed to continue fighting by the producers until the series aired so as to not spoil the ending and he also in a custody battle

I remember after the episode he fought on there was a dedication at the end, tragic

[markinmidd]

There was an one off fight made out to be like a contender. England Vs USA in Newcastle years ago, went up to watch Ross Minter...

I’m sure it was anyway lol, anyone remember ?

Me and my son went, was good night from what I remember. First series was great

[Wee Tommy]

There was an one off fight made out to be like a contender. England Vs USA in Newcastle years ago, went up to watch Ross Minter...

I’m sure it was anyway lol, anyone remember ?

Aye I remember that mate. Robin Reid fought on it didn't he?

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

My mate fought K9 Bundradge on this show. Thought he'd have outboxed him but he had a rib injury.

[danconnollyeire]

There was an one off fight made out to be like a contender. England Vs USA in Newcastle years ago, went up to watch Ross Minter...

I’m sure it was anyway lol, anyone remember ?

Aye I remember that mate. Robin Reid fought on it didn't he?

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

Paul Smith, Robin Reid and Anthony 'ISIS' Small all won... and Nigel Wright, whoever that is

[handsofstone]

Aye I remember that mate. Robin Reid fought on it didn't he?

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

Paul Smith, Robin Reid and Anthony 'ISIS' Small all won... and Nigel Wright, whoever that is
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Wright's a former British 140 champ

[handsofstone]

Aye I remember that mate. Robin Reid fought on it didn't he?

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

My mate fought K9 Bundradge on this show. Thought he'd have outboxed him but he had a rib injury.

Colin McNeil wasn't it mate?

[SticknMove]

Remember the first few series' . Liked them. Gave a few good fighters exposure. Mora did well outta it, Bundrage and Smith too. Always liked Alfonso Gomez and willed him on...always like that relaxed in the pocket and out style of fighting. Manfredo was robbed early

[Quantrax]

I had high hopes for Sergio Mora after that show as I thought he looked the real deal. Never quite reach the level I thought he would in the end though. the show was great but got a little bit too slushy and sentimental towards the end; I remember Sugar Ray Leonard giving someone a 'bracelet of bravery' or some such thing, at which point I switched off.

[Wee Tommy]

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

My mate fought K9 Bundradge on this show. Thought he'd have outboxed him but he had a rib injury.

Colin McNeil wasn't it mate?

Yes mate. He said Bundradge was as strong as a heavyweight!

[Counter-puncher]

My mate fought K9 Bundradge on this show. Thought he'd have outboxed him but he had a rib injury.

Colin McNeil wasn't it mate?

Yes mate. He said Bundradge was as strong as a heavyweight!

K9 Bundroid

[handsofstone]

Colin McNeil wasn't it mate?

Yes mate. He said Bundradge was as strong as a heavyweight!

K9 Bundroid

Another American boxer who bores the tits off me on twitter by tweeting utter pish about Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

[Stuarty]

Aye 5 v 5 if I remember right, we got hammered off the Yanks and I'm pretty sure our only winner was Anthony "Isis" Small

Paul Smith, Robin Reid and Anthony 'ISIS' Small all won... and Nigel Wright, whoever that is
[/quoteW
Wright's a former British 140 champ

Beat Akex Arthur in Newcastle. I got in to the arena for the last couple of rounds. Arthur looked shot to fukk. Apparently that lad Wrights family are not to be messed with.

[Stuarty]

Yes mate. He said Bundradge was as strong as a heavyweight!

K9 Bundroid

Another American boxer who bores the tits off me on twitter by tweeting utter pish about Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

As a rule I don't listen to folk who are named after a dog

[Stuarty]

Why is this thread in “British & Irish”?

The more pertinent question would be...why are you here?

Because the current scene is full of crayon munchers! It's like the fûckin funny farm over there