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The Worst Episodes of The Contender

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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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Contender Season 3 Episode 2 - We're at the Dance Now, Baby!
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    #3 - 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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  4. The Contender Season 3 Episode 3 - Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
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    #4 - 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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  5. The Contender Season 3 Episode 4 - The Big Guns
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    #5 - 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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  6. The Contender Season 3 Episode 5 - There Ain't No Quitting
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    #6 - 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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  7. The Contender Season 3 Episode 6 - Gunnin' For the Knockout
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    #7 - 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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  8. The Contender Season 3 Episode 7 - No Turning Back
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    #8 - 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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  9. The Contender Season 3 Episode 8 - Bringing the Pain
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    #9 - Bringing the Pain

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Contender Season 3 Episode 9 - Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
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    #10 - 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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  11. The Contender Season 3 Episode 10 - The Contender 3 Finale
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    #11 - 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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  12. The Contender Season 3 Episode 11 - One More Step to the Big Show
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    #12 - 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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  13. The Contender Season 3 Episode 12 - Finale
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    #13 - Finale

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Contender Season 4 Episode 2 - I Can't Believe I Have to Wait
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    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Contender Season 4 Episode 3 - It's Like a Mixture of Fear and Victory
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    #15 - It's Like a Mixture of Fear and Victory

    S4:E3

    Team Gold receives a wake-up call; trouble brews between fighters during training; and a boxer takes on a slugger in the tournament.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Contender Season 4 Episode 4 - Punches With Bad Intentions
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    #16 - Punches With Bad Intentions

    S4:E4

    Team Gold learns a tough lesson; a rivalry brews between two fighters; and harsh words are exchanged in the loft.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Contender Season 4 Episode 5 - Don't Look for It...Work for It
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    #17 - Don't Look for It...Work for It

    S4:E5

    One fighter battles injury, while another struggles with his weight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Contender Season 4 Episode 6 - Brothers for Life
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    #18 - Brothers for Life

    S4:E6

    Fighters get their first taste of traditional Chinese medicine when an Asian Master visits. Also: two friends square off in the ring.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Contender Season 4 Episode 7 - The End of the Beginning
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    #19 - The End of the Beginning

    S4:E7

    The first round comes to a close as the final four fighters battle for the last two spots in the second round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Contender Season 4 Episode 8 - First Quarterfinal
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    #20 - First Quarterfinal

    S4:E8

    The second round begins after the remaining fighters are treated to a reward Singapore-style.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Contender Season 4 Episode 9 - Second Quarterfinal
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    #21 - Second Quarterfinal

    S4:E9

    Alfredo Escalera and AK Laleye settle their differences in the ring; and a new grudge is formed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Contender Season 4 Episode 11 - One More Step to the Big Show
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    #22 - One More Step to the Big Show

    S4:E11

    The final four face off in the semifinal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Contender Season 4 Episode 12 - Finale
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    #23 - Finale

    S4:E12

    Troy Ross and Ehinomen Ehikhamenor square off in the season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Contender Season 4 Episode 13 - Episode 13
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    #24 - Episode 13

    S4:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Contender Season 5 Episode 2 - Fighting to Live
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    #25 - Fighting to Live

    S5:E2

    A passionate fighter steps up and is gunning for a major threat from the opposing side; another fighter is determined to stir up trouble as tension between the teams escalates.

    Director:Unknown
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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, "Final Four".