The Contender 3
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The Contender 3 is a reality television
show based on the sport of boxing
, but with an element of the (super middleweight
) competitor's lives and relationships with each other within the show's living quarters, based in Pasadena, California
. The first episode aired September 4 on ESPN
, with a live finale on November 6 at the TD Banknorth Garden
in Boston
. Full fight matches from the show air as bonus episodes on ESPN2
. The programme is broadcast in the United Kingdom
on digital television channel ITV4
and TV2 in New Zealand
Contestants in Final
main article Sakio Bika vs Jaidon Codrington
Contestants Eliminated
Eliminated in the Semifinals
Eliminated in the first episode - did not fight.
Withdrew from the competition - did not fight.
Lost first fight
Won first fight, but did not score high enough on the power rankings to make the semifinals
As well, he was declared medically un-eligible with a bad cut on his nose.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
show based on the sport of boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
, but with an element of the (super middleweight
Super middleweight
Super Middleweight is a boxing and Muay Thai weight division that has a weight limit of 168 pounds .- 1960s–1983 :There was interest in a division between Middleweight and Light Heavyweight in the late 1960s, the mid-1970s, and the early 1980s...
) competitor's lives and relationships with each other within the show's living quarters, based in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
. The first episode aired September 4 on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, with a live finale on November 6 at the TD Banknorth Garden
TD Banknorth Garden
TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after its sponsor, TD Bank, N.A. and is often simply referred to by local Bostonians as, The Garden, The Fleet Center, or the traditional Boston Garden...
in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
. Full fight matches from the show air as bonus episodes on ESPN2
ESPN2
ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
. The programme is broadcast in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on digital television channel ITV4
ITV4
ITV4 is a British television station which was launched on 1 November 2005. It is owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc, and is part of the ITV network. The channel has a male-oriented line-up, including sport, cop shows and US comedies and dramas, as well as classic ITV action...
and TV2 in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Contestants
Winner- Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:...
(23-3-2, 15 KOs)The winner of the Contender 3
Contestants in Final
- Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:...
(22-3-2, 14 KOs) Vs Jaidon CodringtonJaidon CodringtonJaidon "The Don" Codrington is a professional boxer. He fights at Light Heavyweight out of Queens, New York and had a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout....
(17-1, 12 KOs)
main article Sakio Bika vs Jaidon Codrington
Contestants Eliminated
Eliminated in the Semifinals
- Wayne JohnsenWayne JohnsenWayne Johnsen is a professional American boxer. Born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Johnsen is a carpenter and the engaged father of one child....
(16-1, 9 KOs) - Sam SolimanSam SolimanSam Soliman is an Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent. Soliman began his boxing career after studying multiple forms of martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kick-Boxing.-Amateur Boxing Career:...
(33-9, 13 KOs)
Eliminated in the first episode - did not fight.
- La Farrell BuntingLa Farrell BuntingLafarrell Deshun Bunting is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Fabulous Fairway", Bunting began his professional career in 2001, and fought in the ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, but lost to Anthony Hanshaw via TKO. In 2007 he lost a decision to contender Jean Pascal...
(16-3-1, 16 KOs) - Les RalstonLes RalstonLeslie John Ralston is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Lightning" Les, Ralston began his professional career in 2002, and lost to Sergio Mora in 2004 before Mora's appearance on The Contender....
(16-2, 9 KOs) - Danny SantiagoDanny SantiagoDanny Santiago is a boxer in the light heavyweight division. He resides in Ocala, Florida.-Amateur career:Santiago had a strong amateur career, including the following highlights:...
(29-3-1, 19 KOs) - Roshii Wells (18-2-2, 10 KOs)
- Rubin Williams (29-2-1, 16 KOs)
Withdrew from the competition - did not fight.
- Henry BuchananHenry BuchananHenry Kanonta Buchanan is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.-The Contender:He will be one of the featured boxers...
(14-1, 11 KOs)
Lost first fight
- Brian VeraBrian VeraBryan Lee Vera is a Mexican-American boxer in the super middleweight division. He trains in Cedar Park, Texas...
(14-1, 9 KOs) - Max AlexanderMax Alexander (boxer)Max Alexander is an American boxer.-Professional career:Alexander began his professional career in 2004. Whilst he was undefeated, he would have lost a bout to Marty Lindquist in 2006 via a 1st round KO, however the bout was later declared a no contest because Lindquist failed a drug test...
(14-0, 2 KOs) - Miguel HernandezMiguel Hernandez (boxer)Miguel Hernandez is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Macho", Miguel began his professional career in 2003, and lost both fights in which he stepped up in competition, to Raúl Márquez and Luis Ramon Campas in 2006...
(20-5, 10 KOs) - Donny McCraryDonny McCraryDonny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.-Professional career:Known as "The Savage", McCrary began his professional career in 2003, and has lost to contenders Lucian Bute, Kofi Jantuah, Allan Green, and Yuri Foreman. In 2007 he won via stunning 1st round TKO against Eric Regan...
(23-5-2, 13 KOs) - David BanksDavid Banks (boxer)David Banks is an American boxer fighting out of Portland, Oregon, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada .-Professional career:...
(14-2-1, 2 KOs)
Won first fight, but did not score high enough on the power rankings to make the semifinals
- Paul Smith (20-0, 12 KOs)
As well, he was declared medically un-eligible with a bad cut on his nose.
Changes
A teaser video for the season shows the boxers undergoing SPARQ testing to evaluate boxing-specific athleticism by measuring punching power, endurance and speed, among other tests.http://youtube.com/watch?v=x9YTFR4Z-O0Fight Results
- Episode 1
- In the opening episode, six of the contenders were cut from the contest during a three-day period of SPARQ testing, training and sparring contests. The remaining fighters were divided into two teams:
- Blue team (under Pepe Correa): Max AlexanderMax Alexander (boxer)Max Alexander is an American boxer.-Professional career:Alexander began his professional career in 2004. Whilst he was undefeated, he would have lost a bout to Marty Lindquist in 2006 via a 1st round KO, however the bout was later declared a no contest because Lindquist failed a drug test...
, Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:...
, Wayne JohnsenWayne JohnsenWayne Johnsen is a professional American boxer. Born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Johnsen is a carpenter and the engaged father of one child....
, Paul Smith and Brian VeraBrian VeraBryan Lee Vera is a Mexican-American boxer in the super middleweight division. He trains in Cedar Park, Texas... - Gold team (under Buddy McGirt): David BanksDavid Banks (boxer)David Banks is an American boxer fighting out of Portland, Oregon, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada .-Professional career:...
, Henry BuchananHenry BuchananHenry Kanonta Buchanan is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.-The Contender:He will be one of the featured boxers...
, Jaidon CodringtonJaidon CodringtonJaidon "The Don" Codrington is a professional boxer. He fights at Light Heavyweight out of Queens, New York and had a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout....
, Donny McCraryDonny McCraryDonny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.-Professional career:Known as "The Savage", McCrary began his professional career in 2003, and has lost to contenders Lucian Bute, Kofi Jantuah, Allan Green, and Yuri Foreman. In 2007 he won via stunning 1st round TKO against Eric Regan...
and Sam SolimanSam SolimanSam Soliman is an Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent. Soliman began his boxing career after studying multiple forms of martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kick-Boxing.-Amateur Boxing Career:...
- Episode 2
- Henry BuchananHenry BuchananHenry Kanonta Buchanan is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.-The Contender:He will be one of the featured boxers...
drops out of the contest for personal reasons and is replaced by Miguel HernandezMiguel Hernandez (boxer)Miguel Hernandez is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Macho", Miguel began his professional career in 2003, and lost both fights in which he stepped up in competition, to Raúl Márquez and Luis Ramon Campas in 2006... - In the first fight of The Contender tournament, Jaidon CodringtonJaidon CodringtonJaidon "The Don" Codrington is a professional boxer. He fights at Light Heavyweight out of Queens, New York and had a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout....
defeats Brian VeraBrian VeraBryan Lee Vera is a Mexican-American boxer in the super middleweight division. He trains in Cedar Park, Texas...
by KO in the second round. - Gold Team 1, Blue Team 0
- Episode 3
- In the second fight of The Contender tournament, Sam SolimanSam SolimanSam Soliman is an Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent. Soliman began his boxing career after studying multiple forms of martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kick-Boxing.-Amateur Boxing Career:...
defeats Max AlexanderMax Alexander (boxer)Max Alexander is an American boxer.-Professional career:Alexander began his professional career in 2004. Whilst he was undefeated, he would have lost a bout to Marty Lindquist in 2006 via a 1st round KO, however the bout was later declared a no contest because Lindquist failed a drug test...
by unanimous decision (50-44, 49-45, 48-46) - Gold Team 2, Blue Team 0
- Episode 4
- In the third fight of The Contender tournament, Wayne JohnsenWayne JohnsenWayne Johnsen is a professional American boxer. Born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Johnsen is a carpenter and the engaged father of one child....
defeats Miguel HernandezMiguel Hernandez (boxer)Miguel Hernandez is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Macho", Miguel began his professional career in 2003, and lost both fights in which he stepped up in competition, to Raúl Márquez and Luis Ramon Campas in 2006...
by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 48-47) - Blue Team 1, Gold Team 2
- Episode 5
- In the fourth fight of The Contender tournament, Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:...
defeats Donny McCraryDonny McCraryDonny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.-Professional career:Known as "The Savage", McCrary began his professional career in 2003, and has lost to contenders Lucian Bute, Kofi Jantuah, Allan Green, and Yuri Foreman. In 2007 he won via stunning 1st round TKO against Eric Regan...
by unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) - Blue Team 2, Gold Team 2
- Episode 6
- The fifth fight of The Contender tournament, Paul Smith defeats David BanksDavid Banks (boxer)David Banks is an American boxer fighting out of Portland, Oregon, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada .-Professional career:...
by split decision (48-47, 46-49, 48-47) - Blue Team 3, Gold Team 2
- Episode 7
- The sixth fight of The Contender tournament, Jaidon CodringtonJaidon CodringtonJaidon "The Don" Codrington is a professional boxer. He fights at Light Heavyweight out of Queens, New York and had a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout....
defeats Wayne JohnsenWayne JohnsenWayne Johnsen is a professional American boxer. Born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Johnsen is a carpenter and the engaged father of one child....
by KO in the first round. - Blue Team 3, Gold Team 3
- Episode 8
- The seventh fight of The Contender tournament, Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:...
defeats Sam SolimanSam SolimanSam Soliman is an Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent. Soliman began his boxing career after studying multiple forms of martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kick-Boxing.-Amateur Boxing Career:...
by unanimous decision. - Blue Team 4, Gold Team 3
Finale Fight Card
- Donny McCraryDonny McCraryDonny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.-Professional career:Known as "The Savage", McCrary began his professional career in 2003, and has lost to contenders Lucian Bute, Kofi Jantuah, Allan Green, and Yuri Foreman. In 2007 he won via stunning 1st round TKO against Eric Regan...
vs David BanksDavid Banks (boxer)David Banks is an American boxer fighting out of Portland, Oregon, originally from Las Vegas, Nevada .-Professional career:... - Max AlexanderMax Alexander (boxer)Max Alexander is an American boxer.-Professional career:Alexander began his professional career in 2004. Whilst he was undefeated, he would have lost a bout to Marty Lindquist in 2006 via a 1st round KO, however the bout was later declared a no contest because Lindquist failed a drug test...
vs Brian VeraBrian VeraBryan Lee Vera is a Mexican-American boxer in the super middleweight division. He trains in Cedar Park, Texas... - Miguel HernandezMiguel Hernandez (boxer)Miguel Hernandez is an American boxer.-Professional career:Known as "Macho", Miguel began his professional career in 2003, and lost both fights in which he stepped up in competition, to Raúl Márquez and Luis Ramon Campas in 2006...
vs Donny McCraryDonny McCraryDonny McCrary is an Irish-American professional boxer.-Professional career:Known as "The Savage", McCrary began his professional career in 2003, and has lost to contenders Lucian Bute, Kofi Jantuah, Allan Green, and Yuri Foreman. In 2007 he won via stunning 1st round TKO against Eric Regan... - Jaidon CodringtonJaidon CodringtonJaidon "The Don" Codrington is a professional boxer. He fights at Light Heavyweight out of Queens, New York and had a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, with 16 wins by knockout....
vs Sakio BikaSakio BikaSakio "The Scorpion" Bika , is a professional boxer in the super middleweight division. He is the former IBO super middleweight world champion.-Amateur career:... - Wayne JohnsenWayne JohnsenWayne Johnsen is a professional American boxer. Born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Johnsen is a carpenter and the engaged father of one child....
vs Sam SolimanSam SolimanSam Soliman is an Australian boxer of Coptic Egyptian descent. Soliman began his boxing career after studying multiple forms of martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, and Kick-Boxing.-Amateur Boxing Career:... - Sakio Bika vs Jaidon Codrington in the finale to win The Contender 3.
Guest appearances
A number of professional athletes or other celebrities appeared on the show, offering advice to the contestants, including:- Peter Manfredo Jr.
- Sergio MoraSergio MoraSergio "The Latin Snake" Mora is a Mexican American professional boxer trained by Dean Campos. He is the former WBC Light Middleweight Champion and also the first champion of NBC's The Contender....
- Alfonso GomezAlfonso GomezAlfonso Salvador Gómez Becerra is a Mexican professional boxer. He was a competitor on the reality TV show The Contender, where he ended up ranked third out of sixteen fighters.-Personal life:...
- Adam CarollaAdam CarollaAdam Carolla is an American radio personality, television host, comedian, and actor. He currently hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast on the ACE Broadcasting Network...
- Oscar De La HoyaOscar de la HoyaOscar De La Hoya is a retired American boxer of Mexican descent. Nicknamed "The Golden Boy", De La Hoya won a gold medal at the Barcelona Olympic Games shortly after graduating from Garfield High School. De La Hoya comes from a boxing family. His grandfather Vicente, father Joel Sr., and brother...
- Steve ForbesSteve ForbesMalcolm Stevenson "Steve" Forbes, Jr. is an American editor, publisher, and businessman. He is the editor-in-chief of business magazine Forbes as well as president and chief executive officer of its publisher, Forbes Inc. He was a Republican candidate in the U.S. Presidential primaries in 1996...
- Kassim OumaKassim OumaKassim Ouma is a Ugandan boxer. He is currently the NABA middleweight champion.-Early life:Born into poverty, at the age of six he was kidnapped and forced to join the National Resistance Army and consequently did not see his family for five years. Ouma is the 7th of 13 children, which include 7...
- Fransisco Bojado
External links
- The Contender at ESPN.com (Official website)