Contender - Season 3

a87star · 08-03-2007, 07:06 PM

I was just reading Dan Rafael's notebook and the list for the upcoming season of the Contender has been released. This time they are focusing on the SMW division. They have dropped Tommy Gallagher and Jeremy Williams as trainers and added Buddy McGirt and Pepe Correa. Also to point out that more of the fights will be shown during the episode broadcasts and as a bonus these fights will also be broadcasted in their entirety on ESPN.

This roster looks pretty darn good to me and is way better in the fact that more prospects and hopefuls are mixed with veterans looking for that second chance.

• Max Alexander (26, Camden, N.J., 14-1, 2 KOs).
• David Banks (24, Portland, Ore., 14-2-1, 2 KOs).
• Sakio Bika (28, Sydney, Australia, via Cameroon, 22-3-2, 14 KOs).
• Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan (28, Capital Heights, Md., 14-1, 11 KOs).
• La Farrell Bunting (27, Las Vegas, 16-3-1, 16 KOs).
• Jaidon Codrington (23, New York, 16-1, 12 KOs).
• Miguel Hernandez (32, Chicago, 20-5, 10 KOs).
• Wayne Johnson (29, Lyndhurst, N.J., 16-1, 9 KOs).
• Donny McCrary (24, St. Joseph, Mo., 23-5-2, 13 KOs).
• Les Ralston (25, Buffalo, N.Y., 16-2, 9 KOs).
• Danny Santiago (34, Ocala, Fla., 29-3-1, 19 KOs).
• Paul Smith (24, Liverpool, England, 20-0, 12 KOs).
• Sam Soliman (33, Melbourne, Australia, 33-9, 13 KOs).
• Brian Vera (26, Austin, Texas, 14-0, 9 KOs).
• Rhoshii Wells (30, Las Vegas, 18-2-2, 10 KOs).
• Rubin Williams (31, Detroit, 29-2-1, 16 KOs).

Romdawg88 · 08-03-2007, 07:13 PM

They have a guy nicknamed Sugar Poo this is already the best season of the Contender. I like the roster alot more then last years. I'm looking forward to the start of the season.

mh2365 · 08-03-2007, 08:01 PM

Buchanon was in the SMW tourney on Showtime .. pretty good too. Jaidon Codrington, Bika and Soliman are nice gets.

Bunting was in the SMW tourney also.

Rumor is season 4 is HW's.

sabotai · 08-03-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

Rumor is season 4 is HW's.

If they do HWs, I hope they go with HWs that are smaller (210-230lbs) and in shape. I don't want to see 16 beached whales flopping around the ring.

And having Buddy McGirt as a trainer for the show is awesome. I've always had respect for him as a trainer and it'll be really neat to see what he's like in the gym.

a87star · 08-03-2007, 10:14 PM

I think out all the guys ESPN got for "The Contender", there is only one guy that seems unworthy of the spot and that is Danny "Bronx Bomber" Santiago. He'll probably be one of the first ones eliminated.

Most of the guys that are on the list were showcased by a majority of the cable networks that air boxing in the last year. Glad to see guys like Bika and Soliman getting a chance to break through after being in the top 10-15 for the last few years.

franklin_1 · 08-04-2007, 12:15 AM

Very solid lineup and this is one of my favorite shows so I'm pretty pumped to see this info.

Romdawg88 · 08-04-2007, 12:20 AM

I'm glad that they finally decided to start airing the whole fights. Hopefully during the broadcasts they get rid of all the replays, sound effects, and the rest of the garbage they had before.

franklin_1 · 08-04-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Romdawg88

I'm glad that they finally decided to start airing the whole fights. Hopefully during the broadcasts they get rid of all the replays, sound effects, and the rest of the garbage they had before.

But the slow motion and inspiration music was such good television!

a87star · 08-04-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by franklin_1

But the slow motion and inspiration music was such good television!

ESPN has such flair for the dramatics don't they?

hamed · 08-04-2007, 11:19 AM

That is a pretty good lineup - I know of at least 6 of those guys.

mh2365 · 08-04-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hamed

That is a pretty good lineup - I know of at least 6 of those guys.

I knew 8 at first glance

hamed · 08-04-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by a87star

• Sakio Bika (28, Sydney, Australia, via Cameroon, 22-3-2, 14 KOs).
• Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan (28, Capital Heights, Md., 14-1, 11 KOs).
• Jaidon Codrington (23, New York, 16-1, 12 KOs).
• Danny Santiago (34, Ocala, Fla., 29-3-1, 19 KOs).
• Sam Soliman (33, Melbourne, Australia, 33-9, 13 KOs).
• Rhoshii Wells (30, Las Vegas, 18-2-2, 10 KOs).
• Rubin Williams (31, Detroit, 29-2-1, 16 KOs).

Mike, here are the guys I've seen, heard of and/or fought in the sim. Sugar Poo's the only one I'm not sure of but thought I'd heard that nickname before.

mh2365 · 08-04-2007, 01:37 PM

See I don't know Wells or Williams but you can add

Bunting - was in the Shotime SMW tourney with Buchanan

McCrary - knocked Allen Green almost out but then lost to Green in the 7th round or so

Paul Smith - big time UK prospect

a87star · 08-04-2007, 02:40 PM

Rhoshii Wells and Rubin Williams were prospects at one time but didn't pan out like expected. They have have always floated around just below title contention level.

hamed · 08-04-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by a87star

Rhoshii Wells and Rubin Williams were prospects at one time but didn't pan out like expected. They have have always floated around just below title contention level.

Right, I know Wells from the game & his 1 or 2 title shots @ the 154 lb title in real life.

Rubin fought & lost to Lacy a year or so ago.

a87star · 08-04-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hamed

Right, I know Wells from the game & his 1 or 2 title shots @ the 154 lb title in real life.

Rubin fought & lost to Lacy a year or so ago.

Rhoshii Wells lost two opportunities for the WBA JMW title to Alejandro Garcia in 2003 and 2005 but has wins against Kenny Ellis and Santiago Samaniego. Wells last fought in May of 2005.

Rubin Williams lost to Jeff Lacy back in March of 2005. He also has good wins against Richard Grant, Kenny Bowman, and Tony Menefee. He last fought in January of this year, a draw with Antwun Echols, so Williams must have been a late addition to the show.

mh2365 · 08-04-2007, 08:16 PM

I would say the loser on Showtime last night would be a prime candidate for the HW edition.

a87star · 08-04-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

I would say the loser on Showtime last night would be a prime candidate for the HW edition.

I think Wills needs all the help in the world to get back into the HW picture. Might be a good idea to try and get on season four of "The Contender".

kenyan_cheena · 08-05-2007, 08:06 PM

Nice to see a couple of Aussies in Soliman and Bika. I know who I'll be cheering for. Looks like being the best season of The Contender yet.

bear · 08-06-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

I would say the loser on Showtime last night would be a prime candidate for the HW edition.

I've already forgotten his name. He was that good.

Bear

08-03-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,023	Contender - Season 3 I was just reading Dan Rafael's notebook and the list for the upcoming season of the Contender has been released. This time they are focusing on the SMW division. They have dropped Tommy Gallagher and Jeremy Williams as trainers and added Buddy McGirt and Pepe Correa. Also to point out that more of the fights will be shown during the episode broadcasts and as a bonus these fights will also be broadcasted in their entirety on ESPN. This roster looks pretty darn good to me and is way better in the fact that more prospects and hopefuls are mixed with veterans looking for that second chance. • Max Alexander (26, Camden, N.J., 14-1, 2 KOs). • David Banks (24, Portland, Ore., 14-2-1, 2 KOs). • Sakio Bika (28, Sydney, Australia, via Cameroon, 22-3-2, 14 KOs). • Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan (28, Capital Heights, Md., 14-1, 11 KOs). • La Farrell Bunting (27, Las Vegas, 16-3-1, 16 KOs). • Jaidon Codrington (23, New York, 16-1, 12 KOs). • Miguel Hernandez (32, Chicago, 20-5, 10 KOs). • Wayne Johnson (29, Lyndhurst, N.J., 16-1, 9 KOs). • Donny McCrary (24, St. Joseph, Mo., 23-5-2, 13 KOs). • Les Ralston (25, Buffalo, N.Y., 16-2, 9 KOs). • Danny Santiago (34, Ocala, Fla., 29-3-1, 19 KOs). • Paul Smith (24, Liverpool, England, 20-0, 12 KOs). • Sam Soliman (33, Melbourne, Australia, 33-9, 13 KOs). • Brian Vera (26, Austin, Texas, 14-0, 9 KOs). • Rhoshii Wells (30, Las Vegas, 18-2-2, 10 KOs). • Rubin Williams (31, Detroit, 29-2-1, 16 KOs).

08-03-2007, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Romdawg88 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 3,705	They have a guy nicknamed Sugar Poo this is already the best season of the Contender. I like the roster alot more then last years. I'm looking forward to the start of the season. __________________ Romy "Iceman" Alvarez First TBCB Forum Tournament Champion, 10-6 (5). IBL: 5-0 (3) UTBA-II: Muckboys 1-0, 1st Place, 17-15 (13), 56 points Fighter of the Week 1. Sergei Artemiev 2-0

08-04-2007, 12:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Romdawg88 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 3,705	I'm glad that they finally decided to start airing the whole fights. Hopefully during the broadcasts they get rid of all the replays, sound effects, and the rest of the garbage they had before. __________________ Romy "Iceman" Alvarez First TBCB Forum Tournament Champion, 10-6 (5). IBL: 5-0 (3) UTBA-II: Muckboys 1-0, 1st Place, 17-15 (13), 56 points Fighter of the Week 1. Sergei Artemiev 2-0

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kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,631	Nice to see a couple of Aussies in Soliman and Bika. I know who I'll be cheering for. Looks like being the best season of The Contender yet. __________________ MLB: 1958 and Beyond... The Greatest Prize in Sports

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08-03-2007, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	Buchanon was in the SMW tourney on Showtime .. pretty good too. Jaidon Codrington, Bika and Soliman are nice gets. Bunting was in the SMW tourney also. Rumor is season 4 is HW's.

08-03-2007, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,023	I think out all the guys ESPN got for "The Contender", there is only one guy that seems unworthy of the spot and that is Danny "Bronx Bomber" Santiago. He'll probably be one of the first ones eliminated. Most of the guys that are on the list were showcased by a majority of the cable networks that air boxing in the last year. Glad to see guys like Bika and Soliman getting a chance to break through after being in the top 10-15 for the last few years.

08-04-2007, 12:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
franklin_1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Heartland Posts: 123	Very solid lineup and this is one of my favorite shows so I'm pretty pumped to see this info.

08-04-2007, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
hamed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,073	That is a pretty good lineup - I know of at least 6 of those guys.

08-04-2007, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	See I don't know Wells or Williams but you can add Bunting - was in the Shotime SMW tourney with Buchanan McCrary - knocked Allen Green almost out but then lost to Green in the 7th round or so Paul Smith - big time UK prospect

08-04-2007, 02:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,023	Rhoshii Wells and Rubin Williams were prospects at one time but didn't pan out like expected. They have have always floated around just below title contention level.

08-04-2007, 08:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	I would say the loser on Showtime last night would be a prime candidate for the HW edition.