The Contender (2005)

Season 3

Hosts Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard give 16 young boxing hopefuls a shot at the big time in this Mark Burnett and Jeffrey Katzenberg reality drama. The Contender will delve into the lives of each of the boxers as they work their way to a million dollar paycheck and a career as a professional boxer.

Where to Watch Season 3

The Roku ChannelFree

12 Episodes

The Contender Tryouts
E1
The Contender TryoutsSixteen 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!
E2
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.
E3
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
E4
The Big GunsOne 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
E5
There Ain't No QuittingThe 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
E6
Gunnin' For the KnockoutThe final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
No Turning Back
E7
No Turning BackThe 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
E8
Bringing the PainJaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.
Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight
E9
Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This FightAustralian 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
E10
The Contender 3 FinaleJaidon 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
E11
One More Step to the Big ShowTroy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.
Finale
E12
FinaleTroy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.