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The Best Episodes of The Contender Season 3

Every episode of The Contender Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Contender Season 3!

The Best Episodes of The Contender Season 3

A reality television series that follows a group of boxers as they compete with one another in an elimination-style competition, while their lives and relationships...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Contender Season 3 Episode 1 - The Contender Tryouts
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Contender Tryouts

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Contender Season 3 Episode 2 - We're at the Dance Now, Baby!
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - We're at the Dance Now, Baby!

    S3:E2

    Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Contender Season 3 Episode 3 - Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
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    #3 - Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.

    S3:E3

    The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Contender Season 3 Episode 4 - The Big Guns
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    #4 - The Big Guns

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Contender Season 3 Episode 5 - There Ain't No Quitting
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    #5 - There Ain't No Quitting

    S3:E5

    The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Contender Season 3 Episode 6 - Gunnin' For the Knockout
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    #6 - Gunnin' For the Knockout

    S3:E6

    The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Contender Season 3 Episode 7 - No Turning Back
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    #7 - No Turning Back

    S3:E7

    The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Contender Season 3 Episode 8 - Bringing the Pain
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    #8 - Bringing the Pain

    S3:E8

    Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Contender Season 3 Episode 9 - Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
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    #9 - Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Contender Season 3 Episode 10 - The Contender 3 Finale
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    #10 - The Contender 3 Finale

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Contender Season 3 Episode 11 - One More Step to the Big Show
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    #11 - One More Step to the Big Show

    S3:E11

    Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Contender Season 3 Episode 12 - Finale
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    #12 - Finale

    S3:E12

    Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Contender Tryouts" is the best rated episode of "The Contender" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2007. This episode is rated 7.8 points higher than the second-best, "We're at the Dance Now, Baby!".