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  • LilLowe
    Rookie
    • Jul 2002
    • 354
    #1

    The Contender

    Anyone else still watch this? I feel like I'm the only person following this series.

    Anyways, the finale is on tonight at 9 PM EST on Versus.
    Last edited by LilLowe; 02-25-2009, 09:04 PM.
    Never surrender, it's all about the faith u got
    Don't ever stop, just push it 'til u hit the top
    And if you fall, at least u know u gave it your all
    Be true to you, and that way u can never fall
    - Tupac Shakur
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    • Money99
      Hall Of Fame
      • Sep 2002
      • 12695
      #2
      Re: The Contender

      Originally posted by LilLowe
      Anyone else still watch this? I feel like I'm the only person following this series.

      Anyways, the finale is on tonight at 9 PM EST on Versus.
      Unfortunately, I don't get this program on my Canadian satellite. I wish I did, because I heard this years was one of the best.

      How's Tony Danza as a host?

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        • LilLowe
          Rookie
          • Jul 2002
          • 354
          #3
          Re: The Contender

          Originally posted by Money99
          Unfortunately, I don't get this program on my Canadian satellite. I wish I did, because I heard this years was one of the best.

          How's Tony Danza as a host?
          He's actually pretty good. He has quite a bit of boxing knowledge. Earlier in the season he actually sparred one of the contenders and held his own. I think he said he used to box when he was a kid.
          Never surrender, it's all about the faith u got
          Don't ever stop, just push it 'til u hit the top
          And if you fall, at least u know u gave it your all
          Be true to you, and that way u can never fall
          - Tupac Shakur

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            • LilLowe
              Rookie
              • Jul 2002
              • 354
              #4
              Re: The Contender

              Troy Ross by TKO in the 4th round over Hino. I think the ref stepped in a little early.
              Never surrender, it's all about the faith u got
              Don't ever stop, just push it 'til u hit the top
              And if you fall, at least u know u gave it your all
              Be true to you, and that way u can never fall
              - Tupac Shakur

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                • Money99
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 12695
                  #5
                  Re: The Contender

                  Tony Danza's pro boxing record:
                  9-3 (9 KO's).

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrgAivyc3V4

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                    • allBthere
                      All Star
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 5847
                      #6
                      Re: The Contender

                      i loved the show, but i'm in the same boat as money. A few weeks ago I actually saw contender 'asia' or something and it was similar only muay thai and it was good too! haven't been able to find either on satelite though.
                      Liquor in the front, poker in the rear.

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                        • totalownership
                          Banned
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 3838
                          #7
                          Re: The Contender

                          Originally posted by LilLowe
                          Troy Ross by TKO in the 4th round over Hino. I think the ref stepped in a little early.
                          I don't know man. I understand what you mean but when you got your back turned like that and the other guy is throwing and landing at will things can get REALLY ugly. If you're going to turn at least face the ref so you can show him you're alive. But 99.9% of the time you really don't have a choice of which way you turn. You're just trying to keep your head attached to your body.

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                            • Money99
                              Hall Of Fame
                              • Sep 2002
                              • 12695
                              #8
                              Re: The Contender

                              Funny 'Contender' story.

                              When I was at the FN Community Event I asked Sergio Mora what it was like being on the contender and having to deal with a completely different training schedule than what a boxer is used to.

                              He said that it worked out great for him because he doesn't depend on anyone to succeed. Of course, what he meant was, he didn't need all the comforts of his regular camp; such as his gym, trainer, favorite heavy bag etc.

                              He told us that Peter Manfredo did nothing but whine the whole time. He missed his dad (his trainer), his gym, his bed, etc, etc etc. Mora knew he could dominate Manfredo because he was mentally weak. Manfredo needed familiarity to remain composed and mentally focused.
                              I get the feeling you could drop Mora in a quarry or jungle and he'd find a way to train for a fight.

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