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The Contender Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

12 Episodes 2006 - 2006

Episode 1

The First Will Be Last and the Last Will Be First

Tue, Jul 18, 2006 60 mins

The bell rings on Season 2 of the boxing reality show. Sixteen welterweights are introduced and divided into Gold and Blue teams. Gold captain Michael takes on Blue's lightly-regarded "K-9." Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 2

Power of Choice

Tue, Jul 18, 2006 60 mins

Round 2 of the boxing reality show's second season. Bravo of the Blue team takes on Rudy of the Gold. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 3

Fire in the Kitchen

Tue, Jul 25, 2006 60 mins

Round 3 of the boxing reality show's second season. Blue team pairs a hyper fighter with a veteran from Gold. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 4

Let 'em Sweat

Tue, Aug 1, 2006 60 mins

Round 4 of the boxing reality show's second season. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 5

Old Rivals

Tue, Aug 8, 2006 60 mins

A visit by "Sugar" Shane Mosley stirs up the remaining 12 contenders. Two old rivals settle a score in the climactic five-round bout. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 6

Friendly Fire

Tue, Aug 15, 2006 60 mins

With 11 boxers remaining, two veterans square off in a bout with emotional consequences for two families that have grown close. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 7

To Be the Man, You've Got to Beat the Man!

Tue, Aug 22, 2006 60 mins

A doubleheader in the ring completes the first round, with four friends fighting for two berths in the quarterfinals. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 8

Elite Eight

Tue, Aug 29, 2006 60 mins

The eight remaining contenders celebrate their first-round wins until two of them step into the ring for another elimination bout. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 9

Dog Fight

Tue, Sep 5, 2006 60 mins

The second quarterfinal bout is a matchup between heated rivals. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 10

Por La Rasa!

Tue, Sep 12, 2006 60 mins

The remaining contenders visit host Sugar Ray Leonard's home before a doubleheader in the ring completes the final four.

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Episode 11

Final Four

Tue, Sep 19, 2006 60 mins

A pair of semifinal bouts determine who will face off at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the $500,000 top prize. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

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Episode 12

Championship Bout

Tue, Sep 26, 2006 120 mins

Season 2 concludes in Los Angeles, with a $500,000 grand prize on the line in the 10-round finale. A third-place bout and three other six-round fights are also featured at the Staples Center. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

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