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THE CONTENDER (l-r) Peter Manfredo Jr., winner Sergio Mora
NBC joined up with Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone (ROCKY), executive producer Mark Burnett (NBC′s THE APPRENTICE, SURVIOR) and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Principal, DreamWorks SKG for THE CONTENDER, the unscripted series about the search for the next boxing superstar.
THE CONTENDER followed 16 aspiring boxers as they come to a training camp to follow their dream of becoming a champion boxer. The driving force behind the series will be the pursuit of the American dream and the natural trials, tribulations and heartbreak inherent in that quest. The canvas of the show gave viewers a first hand look into the real life hopes, triumphs and defeats of the contestants and how this single-minded, consuming commitment affects their families.
"This series will tell compelling dramatic unscripted stories as we watch these 16 men follow their dreams of being a Contender," said Burnett. "We're looking to reclaim a part of America that has been missing where are the Mohammad Alis? Where are the Sugar Ray Leonards?"
Stallone and international sports legend Sugar Ray Leonard will serve as both hosts and boxing mentors to this group of fighters as they each try to improve their skills in order rise to the rank of professional boxers.
THE CONTENDER is a joint production between Mark Burnett Productions, DreamWorks Television and Rogue Marble. Stallone, Burnett and Katzenberg are the executive producers.
THE CONTENDER Premiered Monday, March 7th on NBC.
The 16 aspiring boxers were:
Ahmed, 23, Houston/ Los Angeles
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Alfonso, 24, Guadalajara, Mexico/ Tustin, CA
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Anthony, 34, Shakopee, MN
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Brent, 31, Hermitage, TN
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Ishe, 26, Las Vegas, NV
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Jeff, 27, Havermill, MA
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Jesse, 28, Yerington, NV
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Jimmy, 26, Great Falls, VA
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Joey, 28, Reno, NV
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Jonathan, 32, Nashville, TN
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Juan, 18, Harlington, TX
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Miguel, 24, N Hollywood, CA
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Najai, 23, Philadelphia, PA
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Peter, 24, Providence, RI
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Sergio, 25, East Los Angeles
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Tarick, 32, Detroit, MI
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Photo Credits: NBC Universal
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