The WORST episodes of The Contender (2005)
Every episode of The Contender (2005) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Contender (2005)!
The new season of The Contender features 16 Cruiserweights from around the world who will face each other in a 12-episode competition. With former boxer and television star Tony Danza serving as host and mentor and veteran Tommy Brooks and John Bray serving as trainers, these fighters will go through the most intense training of their lives and battle in the most challenging fights of their careers. In the end, the two left standing will get into the ring to fight for the coveted title of Contender Champion.
#1 - Fight 10
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/2009
Given a second chance at the Tournament, Joell Godfrey trains hard to prove himself in his upcoming fight. With a spot in the Final Four at stake, Hino Ehikhamenor takes on Deon Elam, and Rico Hoye fights Joell Godfrey in a Double Header.
#2 - There Ain't No Quitting
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2007
With power in the blue teams hand they get to choose the last two fights with four people left, Sakio Bika and Paul Smith of the blue team and David Banks and Donny McCrary of the gold team. Blue Team decides Sakio will face Donny and Paul will face David.
#3 - Gunnin' For the Knockout
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2007
The last of the first-round fights determines the semi-finalists.
#4 - The Contender: No Turning Back
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2007
Former contenders fight live including Alfonso Gomez vs. Ben Tackie.
#5 - Semi-Final 1
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2007
This is the first of the two semi-final fights. Wayne Johnsen vs Jaidon Codrington
#6 - Semi-Final 2
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2007
The Second Contender Semi Final Sakio Bika vs Sam Soliman
#7 - The Contender: Finale
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2007
The Contender: Finale The final Bout, and all the runner-up fights. The final fight, possibly one of the greatest fights of all time? The judges scorecards are in and EVERY ROUND COUNTS! Final: Jaidon Codgrington Vs Sakio Bika Sam Soliman Vs Wayne Johnson David Banks Vs Donny McCrary
#8 - Fight 1
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/2008
In the fourth season of The Contender”, 16 of the world’s best cruiserweight boxers answered the call and flew across the globe to the island nation of Singapore, to fight, in hope of being the next Contender Champion. The 16 boxers stepped into the Contender Training Gym for the very first time meeting with host Tony Danza and trainers Tommy Brooks and John Bray. The fighters were welcomed to their new gym and to Singapore, their new home. In his address, Tony let the fighters in on his little known past: he was once a professional boxer, but ended up down a different path. Tony then introduced the two trainers. Training the Gold Team is Tommy Brooks, one of the biggest names in boxing. He’s trained Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield as well as the Blue Team’s trainer, John Bray. John was himself a former Heavyweight contender. Now, as a trainer, John faces Tommy as a student challenging his former teacher.
#9 - Fight 2
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2008
Setting the bar high for the rest of the fighters, Felix “Bad News” Cora Jr. gives a solid first match performance, out-boxing Joell Godfrey in 5 rounds of cruiserweight action. Felix’s victory now gives the Blue Team the first win of The Contender Tournament and the upper hand.
#10 - Fight 3
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2008
After a 5-round, lopsided brawl with the Gold Team’s Jon Schneider, Alfredo Escalera Jr. wins the second fight of the Contender Tournament and keeps the “Power of Choice” with the Blue Team.
#11 - Fight 4
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/31/2008
Coming off the exciting Erick Vega vs. AK Laleye fight, the Gold Team has the power of choice for the first time. The mood in the loft has changed drastically, as the Gold Team celebrates their first victory in the tournament. They then get right down to business in discussing who their first target should be. Deon makes it clear he wants to fight, eying either Richard Gingras or Mike Alexander. AK, however, suggests that they should go after the “bleeding lamb”, Ryan Coyne because of the disrespect he’d shown Hino during training the day before.
#12 - Fight 5
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/7/2009
It’s the fighter from the Gold Team, Deon Elam who raises his hands in victory over Richard Gingras. It’s all tied up with 2 wins apiece, and the Gold Team, once again, has the power of choice.
#13 - Fight 6
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/14/2009
Facing the knock-out power of Darnell “Ding-a-ling Man” Wilson, Ehinomen “Hollywood Hino” Ehikhamenor gives a safe but smart performance and out boxes Darnell in 5 rounds of boxing. The Gold Team walks away with their 3rd victory in a row and retains the power of choice.
#14 - Fight 7
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2009
After stopping veteran fighter Lawrence Tauasa with a deadly right hook in just the second round, Troy Ross brings home an impressive TKO victory, keeping control of the Power of Choice and winning the fourth consecutive fight for the Gold Team.
#15 - Fight 8
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2009
The eight remaining fighters are treated to a Singaporean reward, and the 2nd round of the Contender Tournament begins with a match up of tournament favorites.
#16 - Fight 9
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2009
A new grudge is forged when the fighters are forced to make a decision that will change the tournament. Alfredo Escalera and AK Laleye finally settle their differences in the ring.
#17 - The Big Guns
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2007
Boxers contend with problems in and out of the ring.
#18 - Fight 11
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/18/2009
In the semi-finals double-header, the final four take to the ring for their shot at fighting live at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods for the title of Contender Champion.
#19 - Fight 12
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2009
#20 - Fight 13
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2009
#21 - Why Weight?
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2018
This episode will feature trainers Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson who will guide the boxers. The boxers will fight under the mentorship of Andre Ward. In the very first episode, the boxers will be seen as being aggressive. The episode will feature a verbal exchange between fighters Devaun Lee and Shane Mosley Jr.
Watch Now:Apple TV#24 - Episode 4
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2018