Cableaddict Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) This looks promising: http://www.***************.net/2018062724394/news/shane-mosley-jr-among-16-fighters-named-for-the-contender-return-epix-premiere-set-for-aug-24 I can't get the url to post correctly, so just Google it. 16 MW "prospects", battling it out. --------------------------------------- Highlights from the WBN article: "...12-episode season will premiere on EPIX on Aug. 24, 2018 at 10 PM ET/PT.Hosted by Andre Ward, the ... competitive documentary series will feature 16 fighters..... The fighters will be overseen by legendary boxing coach Freddie Roach, and renowned Philadelphia trainer Naazim Richardson. --------------------------------------- Many names you won't recognize, and a few have less than amazing records, but some of these guys have very respectable records: Khytrov's in there, & Lamar Russ, plus Mosley Jr & The Hawk's kid. Quatavious Cash is undefeated, and was a 4-time Golden Gloves champ. Gerald Sherrell is also undefeated, and only 24 y-o. Malcolm McAllister 9 (8) -1, and his only loss was to undefeated Chordale Booker. It seems like some of the others are decent fighters with one last chance. Could be very tasty, if the judging and refs are legit. We need this kind of thing in every division. Edited August 16, 2018 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! Don't know why they're having Ward host it, though. They couldn't have found someone with an actual personality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! --- Son of Gollum gets to be the big fish in a small pond, a dream come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! John Jackson Jr. is another decent name on the list. He was ahead against Jermell Charlo and Andy Lee, but his punch resistance isn't that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sould664 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! Looking forward to it, Only about a week away now! This airs weekly for how long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! --- Nice snapshot profiles on the voluminous contenda "I coulda beens" and current format. 'The Contender' series is revived with a Last Chance U cast - The Ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! My only fear is that this whole thing could just be a set-up, to revive the undeserving career of khytrov, via safe opponents and gift TKO's / decisions. Like I said, "Could be very tasty, if the judging and refs are legit." Some of these older guys probably already have losses that they didn't deserve. It would suck to end their careers with more of the same. Fingers crossed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! Few names on there to look for. Brandon Adams was the runner up on both ESPN Boxcino tournaments. He lost to Willie Monroe and John Thompson (also gonna be on the Contender). Thompson lost a title eliminator to Liam Smith. You got Tyrone Brunson, who made a name of himself by knocking out i believe it was 21 opponents to start his career. Kind of flamed out a bit when he stepped up the opposition. He did beat Kermit Cintron within the last year. I'm still convinced Khytrov will be a contender, title challenger. Mosley Jr is trash. Never thought much of him as a prospect, he's just a name. Hopefully they don't have sound effects on the punches, and show the fights in their entirety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! I will give it a try as I enjoyed the original, but I've a feeling its had its day and wont have the same feel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2370ka Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! did anyone get a chance to watch the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Re: "The Contender" returns, Aug. 24th ! I had to work all day, completely spaced on it! Maybe it's online, somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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