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The Worst Episodes of The Contender

Every episode of The Contender ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Contender!

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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Worst Episodes Summary

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

  • Mora/Manfredo
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    #1 - Mora/Manfredo

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/24/2005

    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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  • 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

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2006

    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.

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  • First in the Kitchen/Balletto/Torres
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    #3 - First in the Kitchen/Balletto/Torres

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2006

    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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  • Let 'Em Sweat/Wright/Eason
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    #4 - Let 'Em Sweat/Wright/Eason

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2006

    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.

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  • Old Rivals/Barrett/Brewer
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    #5 - Old Rivals/Barrett/Brewer

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2006

    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.

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  • Friendly Fire
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    #6 - Friendly Fire

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2006

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  • 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

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2006

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  • The Elite Eight
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    #8 - The Elite Eight

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2006

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  • Dog Fight
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    #9 - Dog Fight

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2006

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  • Por La Rasa
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    #10 - Por La Rasa

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2006

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  • Final Four
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    #11 - Final Four

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2006

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  • Championship Bout
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    #12 - Championship Bout

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2006

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

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2007

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

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  • Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
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    #14 - Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2007

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

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  • The Big Guns
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    #15 - The Big Guns

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2007

    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.

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  • There Ain't No Quitting
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    #16 - There Ain't No Quitting

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2007

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

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  • Gunnin' For the Knockout
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    #17 - Gunnin' For the Knockout

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2007

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

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  • No Turning Back
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    #18 - No Turning Back

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2007

    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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  • Bringing the Pain
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    #19 - Bringing the Pain

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2007

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

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  • Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
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    #20 - Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2007

    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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  • The Contender 3 Finale
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    #21 - The Contender 3 Finale

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2007

    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.

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  • One More Step to the Big Show
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    #22 - One More Step to the Big Show

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/18/2009

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

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    #23 - Finale

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2009

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

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  • I Can't Believe I Have to Wait
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    #24 - I Can't Believe I Have to Wait

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2008

    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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  • It's Like a Mixture of Fear and Victory
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    #25 - It's Like a Mixture of Fear and Victory

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2008

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

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