The Contender (season 1)


The Contender 1 is the first season of The Contender.

Contestants

The West Coast wear gold, and the East Coast blue. Much of the equipment is being provided by Everlast.

Tournament Tracker

While The Contender is a reality TV show, it does contain a serious competition with a proper format – a 16-man knockout tournament.

Preliminary Round

Quarter finals

Quarterfinal bouts are determined by the individual winner of each challenge. The winner can choose whom he wants to fight, or become the "matchmaker" and select two fighters to compete against each other.

Semi finals

These two matches took place between the four remaining boxers, Sergio, Alfonso, Peter, Jesse.

On the final night in Las Vegas, Alfonso Gomez took on Jesse Brinkley for 200,000 prize.
Alfonso was in better shape and connected better punches.

The Finale

For $1,000,000, from Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

Fans Favorite Fights

These three bouts were staged as warm-up events for the final.

Guest appearances