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The Contender
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The Contender

2005-03-07 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Reality

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 with each other and their families are depicted.

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Creators
Mark Burnett
Production companies
Rogue Marble, Mark Burnett Productions, ESPN, ESPN Original Entertainment, DreamWorks Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Sylvester StalloneSylvester StalloneSelf - Boxing Mentor
Sergio MoraSelf
Brent CooperSelf
Tarick SalmaciSelf
Najai TurpinSelf
Anthony BonsanteSelf
Jimmy LangeSelf
Alfonso GómezSelf
Joey GilbertSelf
Ahmad KaddourSelf
Jeff FrazaSelf
Jonathan ReidSelf
Jesse BrinkleySelf
Juan de la RosaSelf
Miguel EspinoSelf
Ishe SmithIshe SmithSelf
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar Ray LeonardSelf

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