The Contender — Season 3
The Contender Tryouts
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.
We're at the Dance Now, Baby!
Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.
Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.
The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
The Big Guns
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.
There Ain't No Quitting
The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
Gunnin' For the Knockout
The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
No Turning Back
The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Bringing the Pain
Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.
Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
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.
The Contender 3 Finale
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.
One More Step to the Big Show
Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.
Finale
Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.