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The Oregonian 11/6/07 Still a contender
ESPN 11/4/07 Contender stars Bika, Codrington set to clash Tuesday
Yahoo 11/3/07 This "Contender" is actually a contender
Fightnews.com 10/30/07 The Contender: Episode 8 Recap
Fightnews.com 10/24/07 The Contender: Episode 7 Recap
ESPN 10/23/07 Condrington crushes Johnsen's "Contender" hopes
KNDO 10/22/07 Champion Boxer Featured on ESPN Visits Hermiston School
ESPN 10/12/07 No more sitting around for 'Contender' star Mora
Courier Post 10/12/07 Alexander finds positives after loss
Courier Post 10/12/07 Camden boxer turns to high-tech training
Fightnews.com 10/10/07 The Contender: Episode 6 Recap
Media Week 10/10/07 ESPN to Air 'Contender' Matches
Miami Herald 10/7/07 Boxer-teacher dreams of becoming a world champ
Fightnews.com 10/3/07 The Contender: Episode 5 Recap
Sydney Morning Herald 9/27/07 Bika boxed in by TV crews in reality show
The Record 9/26/07 Johnsen gets most out of show
Fightnews.com 9/25/07 The Contender: Episode 4 Recap
Plainview Daily Herald 9/12/07 Local ‘Contender’ suffers TKO
Fightnews.com 9/12/07 The Contender: Episode 2 Recap
kgw.com 9/12/07 Portland boxer to be on ESPN show 'The Contender'
Zap2It 9/11/07 'The Contender' returns with a knock-out
Plainview Daily Herald 9/9/07 Plainview has long-distance contender
Austin American Statesman 9/3/07 Brian Vera likes taste of life as a contender
Ringside Report 8/16/07 ESPN Brings More Reality TV with Season Three of The Contender
Star Telegram 8/7/07 Facing a reality check(s)
Ocala Star-Banner 8/7/07 Ocala's Santiago joins 'Contender' cast
Detroit Free Press 8/7/07 Leafs after Bowman again? Detroit boxer on "The Contender"
Zap2It 8/7/07 'Contender' Steps Back in Ring
Sydney Morning Herald 8/7/07 Bika, Sam get shot at being contenders - and a rematch
Hollywood Reporter 8/7/07 There's no quit in 'Contender'
Ringside Report 8/6/07 Legitimate Contender: Alfonso Gomez Proves He is a Fighter in Reality
Fightnews.com 8/6/07 Q&A: Buddy McGirt
Oregon Live 8/5/07 Meet David Banks, contender...
Sebastian Sun 8/4/07 Buddy McGirt to train boxers for ESPN’s ‘The Contender’
ESPN 8/3/07 Super middleweight contenders gear up for Season 3
The Record 7/16/07 Lyndhurst's Johnsen a 'Contender'
Detroit News 7/11/07 Gatti ready to take on 'The Contender'
Hollywood Reporter 7/7/07 'Contender' card for Asia
Press Telegram 6/30/07 Espino proving to be `Contender'
Mineral Wells Index 6/27/07 Police: No charges against boxer in 'Contender' brawl
Tucson Citizen 6/20/07 Ex-'Contender' Bravo still has lofty goals
Delaware Online 6/15/07 'No Joke' Stewart still chasing big fight
Spokesman Review 6/14/07 'Contender' returns to CdA Casino
Arizona Daily Star 6/14/07 Name 'Contender' champ for shot at computer case
Lancaster Newspapers 5/10/07 'Contender' coming to town
East Side Boxing 5/3/07 Manfredo Fighting May 11 for Respect
International Herald Tribune 4/30/07 Gatti to take on reality TV series winner
Reno Gazette Journal 4/24/07 Brinkley lusts for a shot at Gilbert
BlackAthlete.net 4/21/07 Review: "The Contender" Goes Overseas
Detroit News 4/14/07 TV show a hit for Detroiter
Reno Gazette Journal 4/13/07 Brinkley is part of ESPN's 'The Contender Challenge: UK vs. USA'
Celebrity Spider 4/9/07 ESPN Announces The Contender Matchups
ESPN 4/9/07 About The Contender Challenge
Boston Globe 4/8/07 Reality hits Manfredo
The Independent 4/8/07 Boxing: Calzaghe gives reality check to fake Contender
NY Post 4/4/07 'Contender' Goes For Title
The Observer 4/1/07 Sugar Ray shamelessly peddles the fantasy of a Calzaghe defeat
Times Online 4/1/07 No contender
EastsideBoxing.com 3/29/07 Joe Calzaghe, Peter Manfredo, Sugar Ray Leonard Conf. Call Transcript
Boxing Confidential 3/23/07 "The Contender" Leaving ESPN. HBO Bound
ESPN 3/14/07 Mora refuses to fight world champ Taylor in Memphis
East Side Boxing 3/13/07 Alfonso Gomez Geared up for UK, Martin Concepcion
Dog House Boxing 3/12/07 Lonsdale Signs Up For The Contender
North Jersey 2/19/07 Curiel hopes McGirt can keep him a 'Contender'
Reality TV World 2/12/07 ESPN announces Ryder Cup-like 'The Contender Challenge' series
ESPN 2/9/07 ESPN to present fights Ryder Cup-style
Eastside Boxing 2/9/07 USA vs UK: The Contender Goes International
Guardian 2/7/07 British fighters to take on Americans in TV tournament
ITV 2/6/07 The Contender is coming
Sporting Life 2/6/07 Leonard and McGuigan Want Contenders
About.com 1/14/07 Contender Alumnus in Action
15 Rounds 1/13/07 Contender stars win in Washington
Arizona Daily Star 12/8/06 'Contender' Bravo to return to the ring
Media Guardian 11/28/06 Calzaghe casts world title aside to take on reality-TV star
The Times 11/28/06 Boxing: Calzaghe ready for dose of reality
News Wales 11/24/06 Joe Calzhage fights TV's Contender in Cardiff
New Jersey Herald 11/23/06 Boxing: Vernon's Curiel gets second chance thanks to ESPN
Variety 11/12/06 'Contender' set to get new kicks
Ringside Report 11/8/06 Life After The Contender: How The Boxers Are Doing In Reality
Reality TV Magazine 10/20/06 Contender I Stars Lange and Bonsante Fight Back With a Vengeance
The Sweet Science 10/16/06 Peter Manfredo Jr. Still Contending
Pawtucket Times 10/15/06 Manfredo backs up his words
Eurosport 10/15/06 Manfredo punishes Spina
SaddoBoxing.com 10/10/06 The Contender Season 3 most likely to air full fights
Boxing Insider 10/7/06 Contender 2 fighters coming to R.I.
Tucson Citizen 10/5/06 The Bounce: 'Contender 2' helps Bravo's career
SaddoBoxing.com 10/5/06 Exclusive Boxing Interview: Peter Manfredo Jr
The Oklahoman 10/3/06 Lawton fighter proves he’s a real ‘Contender’
The Oregonian 10/1/06 He may have lost, but boxer shows contender's grace
Reality TV World 9/29/06 The Contender 2 - Finale Episode summary
KSWO 9/29/06 "The Contender" returns home
Reality TV Magazine 9/27/06 The Contender 2 Winner Is Grady Brewer
Reality TV World 9/27/06 Grady Brewer wins 'Contender 2' in a split decision over Steve Forbes
MSNBC 9/27/06 A storybook ending for ‘Contender 2’
Oregon Live 9/27/06 Forbes loses reality boxing finale
KSWO 9/27/06 Lawton's Brewer wins "Contender" championship
Arizona Daily Star 9/27/06 Drop in payout disappoints Bravo's trainer
Orange County Register 9/27/06 Brewer in 'Contender' upset
Zap2It 9/26/06 'The Contender' Crowns An Underdog Champ
ESPN 9/26/06 'Contender' contestants benefit to varying degrees
Press-Enterprise 9/26/06 'The Contender' title a reality for Brewer
ESPN 9/26/06 Brewer wins a close one when it counts
Journal News 9/26/06 Former 'Contender' to fight at County Center
Oregon Live 9/26/06 Portland fighter Forbes loses 'Contender' title in split decision
Zap2It 9/25/06 Still a 'Contender'
MaxBoxing 9/25/06 A Former Titlist Tries to Win ‘The Contender’ Championship
Arizona Daily Star 9/24/06 Tucson boxer seizes moment
Knox News 9/23/06 Brewer fights for The Contender crown
The Oklahoman 9/22/06 Bad Boy, Big Heart: The Contender: Grady Brewer
Delaware News Journal 9/22/06 'The Contender' to wave flag at Dover 400
Hot Boxing News 9/20/06 Spina promises to KO Manfredo
Reality TV World 9/21/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 11 summary
Inside Pulse 9/21/06 The Contender - Random Reality
The Oregonian 9/20/06 Forbes fights way to final
Reality TV Magazine 9/20/06 Jimmy Lange and Anthony Bonsante Pursue Contender Afterlife
Reality TV Magazine 9/19/06 The Contender – Final Two Are Steve Forbes & Grady Brewer
Reality TV World 9/15/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 10 summary
Eastside Boxing 9/15/06 The Contender Special - Put Up or Shut Up
News Journal 9/14/06 Injury hinders Stewart in final bout
Tucson Citizen 9/13/06 Boxing: Tucson's Bravo punches way into 'Contender 2' Final Four
Arizona Daily Star 9/13/06 Bravo advances to 'Contender' semis
Arizona Daily Star 9/12/06 Bravo enjoying new recognition
Reality TV World 9/8/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 9 summary
USA Today 9/7/06 'The Contender' rises to the challenge
Fight Night News 9/7/06 Mark Burnett A Genius; Jeff Zucker A Moron
Arizona Daily Star 9/6/06 Bravo has 2nd fight next week on 'Contender'
Reality TV Magazine 9/6/06 The Contender Results – Cornelius "K9" Bundrage Defeats Walter Wright
Seattle Times 9/6/06 Seattle boxer is the "people's champ"
Fight Night News 9/5/06 Mark Burnett A Genius; Jeff Zucker A Moron
Reality TV World 9/2/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 8 summary
Reality TV Magazine 8/30/06 The Contender Results – Steve Forbes Defeats Nick Acevedo
Tucson Citizen 8/30/06 Boxing: Tucsonan wins TV show's true grit award, new truck
New Jersey Herald 8/30/06 Boxing: Curiel resurrects career on "The Contender"
SecondsOut 8/30/06 Forbes beats Acevedo to begin second round of The Contender
The Chronicle 8/28/06 Vernon man ‘Furious’ to be a contender
Eagle Tribune 8/26/06 Warrants issued for suspects in 'Contender' stabbing case
Sacramento Bee 8/26/06 Slick 'Latin Snake' is too much for Regan
Reality TV World 8/25/06 'The Contender 2' viewing party attendees brawl after Jeff Fraza loss
Reality TV World 8/24/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 7 summary
Eagle Tribune 8/24/06 Olympic hopeful stabbed at 'Contender's' bash
Sacramento Bee 8/24/06 Boxing beat: The reality of it all is, he wants a third shot
Reality TV Magazine 8/23/06 The Contender Doubleheader – Jeff Fraza & Freddy Curiel Eliminated
The Oregonian 8/23/06 Storm isn't Portland's only reality-TV contender
Reality TV World 8/20/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 6 summary
Reality News Online 8/18/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 6:Why Can't We Be Friends?
Manteca Bulletin 8/17/06 The Contender 2 missing one thing: Tony ‘The Tiger’
Reality TV Magazine 8/15/06 The Contender – Micheal Stewart Knocks Out Ebo Elder
Variety 8/14/06 'Contender' packs punch
Reality News Online 8/11/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 5: The Showdown
LA Times 8/11/06 In Reality, 'Contender' Has Become a Winner
Reality TV World 8/10/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 5 summary
The Sweet Science 8/10/06 Grady Brewer Decisions Vinroy Barrett On The Contender
Eagle-Tribune 8/9/06 Fraza gets more air time, but still has no fight
Reality TV World 8/6/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 3 summary
Reality News Online 8/4/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 4: The Ol' Switcharoo
Scripps News 8/2/06 Unorthodox style moves Mora closer to title shot
The Sweet Science 8/2/06 Wright Decisions Eason on The Contender
Fight News 8/2/06 Contender Re-Cap
Reality TV Magazine 8/1/06 Walter Wright Defeats Andre Eason On The Contender
Reality TV World 7/28/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 3 summary
Reality News Online 7/27/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 3: Battling Backgrounds
El Paso Times 7/27/06 'Contender 2' deserves a shot
Reality TV Magazine 7/25/06 The Contender – Gary Balletto Wins Split Decision Over Aaron Torres
Post Dispatch 7/25/06 Critic's TV picks for Tuesday: 'The Contender'
Reality News Online 7/24/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 2: Fit or Fat?
Reality TV World 7/23/06 The Contender 2 - Episodes 1 & 2 summary
Reality News Online 7/19/06 The Contender 2 - Episode 1, Part 1: Big Dogs
Reality TV Magazine 7/19/06 The Contender 2 Results – Michael Clark & Rudy Cisneros Out
Delaware Online 7/18/06 Stewart: Pretender or 'The Contender'?
Delco Times 7/18/06 In reality, Stewart is perfect ‘Contender’
NY Daily News 7/18/06 It coulda been a 'Contender'
The Sweet Science 7/17/06 The Contender Returns, In Shape And On ESPN
Boxing Times 7/17/06 Tucson's Boxing Star To Compete On The Contender 2
The Sweet Science 7/17/06 The Contender Hits ESPN A Second Season
MSNBC 7/11/06 Gloves are coming off for ‘Contender 2’
Boxing Monger 7/6/06 The Contender Returns
Mercury News 7/5/06 Junior welterweights take shots at reality show
Philly.com 7/3/06 2 more Philly 'Contenders'
NY Daily News 6/20/06 Work is too 'Rocky' for Sly to be 'Contender'
East Side Boxing 6/15/06 The Contender: 2006 Contestants Announced
Arizona Daily Star 6/14/06 Tucson boxer contends for victory on TV reality show
Eastside Boxing 6/2/06 Alfonso Gomez from "The Contender" Headed to Canastota
BlackAthlete.net 5/10/06 The Contender: Sergio Mora Works The Room
NorthJersey.com 5/5/06 Curiel to be 'Contender'
The Sweet Science 4/29/06 Sergio Mora's World
Broadcasting & Cable 3/28/06 The Contender Gets Back in the Ring
Cushing Daily Citizen 3/23/06 Boxer hopes for comeback
Reality TV Magazine 3/7/06 Gilbert Repeats Victory Over Lange In The Contender Rematch
The Star Online 2/28/06 'Contender’ returns to the ring
Bergen Record 2/17/06 Sheika sets sights on bout with Manfredo
Express News 2/17/06 S.A. fighter could've been 'contender'
Boston Globe 2/15/06 Manfredo is still long way from contending
Ringside Report 2/14/06 Manfredo Impresses on ESPN2
Eastside Boxing 2/13/06 Miguel Espino Victorious On ESPN'S "The Contender"
Providence Journal 2/12/06 Friend stands in Manfredo's path to the top
The Call 2/9/06 The Contender on the ropes
Doghouse Boxing 1/12/06 "The Contender" Alfonso Gomez Added To Feb 12 Card
Boxing Scene 11/10/05 Interview with Tarick Samaci
Reality News Online 10/20/05 The Contender: Rematch
Quad City Times 3/6/06 ‘Biggest Loser’ draws crowd at health fair
Celebrity Spider 3/2/06 The Biggest Loser Special Edition Next Week "Navy Wives vs Marine Wives"
15rounds.com 10/19/05 Peter Manfredo, Jr., Talks About The Controversial Decision
Media Week 10/18/05 ESPN's The Contender Punches Up Ratings
Zap2It 10/17/05 'The Contender' Has a 'Rocky' Night in L.A.
ESPN 10/16/05 'Latin Snake' wins rematch of 'Contender' finalists
Reality TV Magazine 10/15/05 The Contender Rematch – Sergio Mora Vs Peter Manfredo, Jr.
Cincinnati Enquirer 10/15/05 Craig hoping he'll become a 'Contender'
Reality TV Links 10/5/05 Casting Call - The Contender 2
Celebrity Spider 8/22/05 The Contender and Rematch is On, Mora vs Manfredo October 15th
Celebrity Spider 8/22/05 Stallone's Contender Secured for Second Round
Seconds Out 8/22/05 Keeping An Eye On "The Contender"
Boxing Talk 8/12/05 Exclusive Interview: Ishe Smith
Eastside Boxing 8/11/05 "The Contender" Coming To ESPN April 2006
Zap2It 8/11/05 'Contender' Off the Canvas, on ESPN
Celebrity Spider 7/20/05 Stallone's The Contender Set for a Second Round
Zap2It 7/19/05 ESPN May Resurrect 'Contender'
Reality TV World 7/19/05 Report: ESPN confirms being close to 'The Contender' second season deal
Hollywood Reporter 7/19/05 ESPN could be a 'Contender'
Boxing Talk.net 7/3/05 Kaddour Rips The Contender
Reality Shack 6/19/05 Interview with Tarick Salmaci of The Contender
Reality Shack 6/19/05 Interview with Jackie Kallen of The Contender
MSNBC 6/7/05 ‘Contender’ still has fighting chance
The Trades 6/3/05 Reality Bites -The Contender
NY Times 5/30/05 Low Ratings Aside, a Call for a Contender Rematch
Digital Spy 5/29/05 Stallone's 'Contender' may get second season
Providence Journal 5/28/05 Manfredo feels like a winner after loss
Celebrity Spider 5/26/05 Stallone Fights On to Save The Contender
Orange County Register 5/26/05 'The Contender' has another round in it
Nashua Telegraph 5/26/05 'Contender’ delivered a knockout view of boxing
Providence Journal 5/26/05 Contender made Manfredo much larger than real life
Reality News Online 5/25/05 The Contender Finale: What Happens in Vegas...
Reality Shack 5/25/05 "The Final Fight" – The Contender, Episode 15
Las Vegas Sun 5/25/05 Reality show's final bout packs a punch
Reality TV Calendar 5/25/05 Vegas Baby! The Finale Recap
WCNC 5/25/04 'The Contender' lands a knockout punch before going down for the count
MediaFiends.com 5/24/05 - Peter vs Sergio: The Final Bout
MediaFiends.com 5/24/05 Jesse vs. Sergio
Fans of Reality TV 5/24/05 The Brinkley of Disaster
Covers 5/24/05 Contender: Fave Manfredo should win
Ring Side Report 5/24/05 Peter Manfredo Interview
Boston Globe 5/24/05 What a lightweight
Whittier Daily News 5/24/05 Mora goes for million-dollar prize tonight
Reality Shack 5/23/05 "One Punch Away" – The Contender, Episode 14
Reality TV Calendar 5/23/05 "Punch Him With Love" Episode 14 Recap
Reality TV Calendar 5/23/05 Photo Scoreboards and Rankings as of May 23rd
Reality News Online 5/23/05 The Contender, Episode 14: A Date with Destiny
Star Telegram 5/22/05 'The Contender' never packed much punch, but goes out swinging
Reno Gazette 5/21/05 ‘Contender’ is great boxing, even better TV
Reno Gazette 5/21/05 ‘Contender’ knocked out NBC lineup
Fans of Reality TV 5/21/05 Everything Old Is New Again
Ringsidereport.com 5/20/05 Boxing: The Contender Week XIII
Knox News 5/19/05 Showdown set for final episodes of 'The Contender'
Celebrity
Spider 5/17/05 Former World Class Boxer Encourages The Contender's Peter
Manfredo
Reality News Online 5/17/05 The Contender, Episode 13: No Day at the Beach
Celebrity Spider 5/16/05 NBC Cancels The Contender
MediaFiends.com 5/16/05 - Peter vs. Alfonso: The Rematch
Reality Shack 5/16/05 "The Final Four" – The Contender, Episode 13
Reality TV Calendar 5/16/05 Photo Scoreboard and Rankings as of May 16th
Reality TV Calendar 5/16/05 Like Family - Episode 13 Recap
Projo.com 5/16/05 Manfredo to fight in Vegas for $1 million
Turnto10.com 5/16/05 Providence Boxer Makes 'Contender' Final
SportsFan Magazine 5/16/05 SFM Review: The Contender, Episode 13
Fans of Reality TV 5/15/05 Bald, Bad, and Fightin' Mad
Herald-Tribune 5/15/05 Contender just a click away
The State 5/15/05 Vote for your favorite ‘Contender’
Projo.com 5/15/05 Providence Contender grew up in his dad's gym
Chicago Maroon 5/13/05 Exclusive interview: The Contender’s Tarick Salmaci speaks with the Maroon
Reality News Online 5/13/05 The Contender, Analysis of the Final Four: Eye of the Tiger
Chicago Maroon 5/13/05 Between the Lines: Salmaci’s Contender comeback deserves vote
Celebrity Spider 5/12/05 Stallone Casts Doubt on The Contender's Future
NY Daily News 5/12/05 'Contender' has a new hook
Max Boxing 5/10/05 Peter Manfredo Jr. and “The Contender”
Reality Shack 5/9/05 "Heavy Hands" – The Contender, Episode 12
Reality TV World 5/9/05 Jesse Brinkley TKO's Anthony Bonsante in NBC's twelfth 'Contender' episode
Fans of Reality TV 5/9/05 Ribs, Head, and Butt--Barbecue or Boxing?
Reality News Online 5/9/05 The Contender, Episode 12: The Battle of the Bulge
Reality TV Calendar 5/9/05 Photo Scoreboard and Rankings as of May 9th
Reality TV Calendar 5/9/05 The Power Of One: Episode 12 Recap
MediaFiends.com 5/9/05 - Jesse vs. Anthony
SportsFan Magazine 5/9/05 SFM Review: The Contender, Episode 12
MediaFiends.com 5/3/05 - 5.1.05: Joey vs. Peter
Reality News Online 5/3/05 The Contender, Episode 11: Heart and Soul
Reality Shack 5/2/05 "The Hangman's Noose" – The Contender, Episode 11
Reality TV Calendar 5/2/05 Photo Scoreboard and Rankings as of May 2, 2005
Reality TV Calendar 5/2/05 Power Is Choice, Choice Is Power: Episode 11 Recap
KRNV 5/2/05 Reno Contender eliminated after valiant effort
Projo.com 5/2/05 Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. survives brutal bout
Reno Gazette-Journal 5/2/05 Gilbert ousted from ‘The Contender’
SportsFan Magazine 5/2/05 SFM Review: The Contender, Episode 11
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