NBC The Contender. Anyone else watching? NOW ON ESPN!

[r0ss]

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[Snuffy II]

Yes, it's a little better than I thought it would be but it's too bad about the kid that killed himself though.

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Najai Turpin



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[Toy Ranch]

I watched part of it and then had to leave before it was over. It was drawing my interest more than other "reality" shows have... I'll probably catch a few more episodes.

[Toy Ranch]

Another one starting soon!

[toolkins]

The one where Najai left was on last night. In the beginning it flashed across the screen that the show was dedicated to him and then at the end it told about his death, didn't say how he died.

He seemed sad except when he was with his daughter, it was real heart warming to see him with her. The producers did some great editing to show case him, I think he had some boxing talent.

This was the first time I watched it, where did they find the boxers? Did they come off the street or were they already in gyms somewhere?

Tina

[roco68]

most of them have started pro careers and have shown some promise. But it takes so much to get top ranked and marquis fights. The show is good because they have 2 class guys signing off on it. Stallone and Sugar Ray. They have really out together a good show.

[r0ss]

Wow! Very powerful episode last night! I justy watched my Tivo of it. I'm totally hooked, now.

[roco68]

Last night was the first time I saw any shenanigans. And believe me I look hard for them when it comes to boxing.

At least the way they edtited the fight it looked like it was 3 rds to 2 in favor of Miguel. Possibly one of the rds was even in which case it would have been a draw. Either way I think they wanted Manfredo on the show for the character value. He's more of a character than the other guy.

All in all though a good show and a great fight.

[r0ss]

Wow.

Thanks for the insight, Rocco, and a belated Welcome to The Ross Show!

Really interesting comment, Rocco. I, too, thought at least one round WAS a draw.

[paleryder]

Both fights tonight were major league!

:clap2 :clap2 :clap2

[r0ss]

YES! What a great show this turned out to be.

[r0ss]

Cancelled

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[rossshow]

Started last night. I'll be watching, again. Anyone else?

Boxing: Vernon's Curiel takes his shot on 'The Contender' (http://www.njherald.com/306327611761215.php)
New Jersey Herald, NJ - 22 hours ago
Fred Curiel had just completed a successful trial for ESPN's "The Contender," and was one of a fortunate few invited to the eighth floor of a California hotel ...
Former Paterson resident set to appear on "The Contender" (http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMDYmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY5NjMwNDImeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2) NorthJersey.com

[rossshow]

The Contender Returns, In Shape And On ESPN (http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/4098/contender-returns-shape-espn/)
The Sweet Science - Jul 17, 2006
by Michael Woods. The concept of NBC and The Contender coming together, and making sweet music together, came from a good place. ...
The Contender Hits ESPN A Second Season (http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/4097/contender-hits-espn-second-season/) The Sweet Science

[rossshow]

Detailed Contestant Bios For THE CONTENDER SEASON 2 - Premieres ... (http://www.realitytvwebsite.com/news071706c.html)