Season 3

2007 · 12 episodes

Episodes

1The 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.
2We're at the Dance Now, Baby!Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.
3Don'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.
4The 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.
5There 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.
6Gunnin' For the KnockoutThe final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
7No Turning BackThe semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
8Bringing the PainJaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.
9Nothing 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.
10The 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.
11One More Step to the Big ShowTroy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.
12FinaleTroy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.