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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Contender Season 1 Episode 17 - Mora/Manfredo
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    #1 - Mora/Manfredo

    S1:E17

    In Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, Sergio Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr. arrive to slug it out in a seven-round fight for $1,000,000. Preceded by a fight between Alfonso Gomez and Jesse Brinkley for the Bronze Medal, which Alfonso wins, the ultimate fight is tough and brutal. In the end, Sergio conquers Peter by a unanimous vote, and he becomes the one and only Contender.

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  2. The Contender Season 2 Episode 1 - The First Will Be the Last and the Last Will Be the First/Clark/Bundrage
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    #2 - The First Will Be the Last and the Last Will Be the First/Clark/Bundrage

    S2:E1

    This is the first episode of "The Contender: Season 2". It introduces 15 new boxers and one familiar boxer from season 1, all competing to become the next Contender Champion. This episode features the first fight of the season between Cornelius "K-9" Bundrage and Michael Clark.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Contender Season 2 Episode 3 - First in the Kitchen/Balletto/Torres
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    #3 - First in the Kitchen/Balletto/Torres

    S2:E3

    Week 3 of The Contender found plenty of tension among the competitors. After harsh words between boxers, it was finally decided that Aaron Torres would fight for the Blue team, and he called out Gary Balletto.

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  4. The Contender Season 2 Episode 4 - Let 'Em Sweat/Wright/Eason
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    #4 - Let 'Em Sweat/Wright/Eason

    S2:E4

    More drama is brewing between Grady Brewer and Vinroy Barrett, but Walter Wright steps up for an "easy" fight, and challenges a dtermined, but ultimately not in shape Andre Eason.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Contender Season 2 Episode 5 - Old Rivals/Barrett/Brewer
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    #5 - Old Rivals/Barrett/Brewer

    S2:E5

    Trouble is brewing between K9 and Walter, as Walter decides to fight K9 next round. Vinroy calls out Grady, and in a close fight Grady takes it home by Unanimous decision.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Contender Season 2 Episode 6 - Friendly Fire
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    #6 - Friendly Fire

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Contender Season 2 Episode 7 - Be The Man, You Have Got To Beat The Man
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    #7 - Be The Man, You Have Got To Beat The Man

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Contender Season 2 Episode 8 - The Elite Eight
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    #8 - The Elite Eight

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Contender Season 2 Episode 9 - Dog Fight
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    #9 - Dog Fight

    S2:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Contender Season 2 Episode 10 - Por La Rasa
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    #10 - Por La Rasa

    S2:E10

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  11. The Contender Season 2 Episode 11 - Final Four
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    #11 - Final Four

    S2:E11

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  12. The Contender Season 2 Episode 12 - Championship Bout
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    #12 - Championship Bout

    S2:E12

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  13. The Contender Season 3 Episode 1 - The Contender Tryouts
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    #13 - 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.

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  14. The Contender Season 3 Episode 2 - We're at the Dance Now, Baby!
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    #14 - 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.

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  15. The Contender Season 3 Episode 3 - Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
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    #15 - 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
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  16. The Contender Season 3 Episode 4 - The Big Guns
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    #16 - 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
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  17. The Contender Season 3 Episode 5 - There Ain't No Quitting
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    #17 - 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
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  18. The Contender Season 3 Episode 6 - Gunnin' For the Knockout
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    #18 - 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
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  19. The Contender Season 3 Episode 7 - No Turning Back
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    #19 - 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.

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

    S3:E8

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

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  21. The Contender Season 3 Episode 9 - Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
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    #21 - 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.

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  22. The Contender Season 3 Episode 10 - The Contender 3 Finale
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    #22 - 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
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  23. The Contender Season 3 Episode 11 - One More Step to the Big Show
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    #23 - One More Step to the Big Show

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Contender Season 3 Episode 12 - Finale
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    #24 - Finale

    S3:E12

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

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  25. The Contender Season 4 Episode 2 - I Can't Believe I Have to Wait
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    #25 - I Can't Believe I Have to Wait

    S4:E2

    The first elimination causes a shift in power; fighters clash over who should compete next; and an injury could end one contestant's dream.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mora/Manfredo" is the worst rated episode of "The Contender". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/24/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The First Will Be the Last and the Last Will Be the First/Clark/Bundrage".