Season 3

01 The Contender Tryouts Episode 14th September 2007 Sixteen 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. 02 We're at the Dance Now, Baby! Episode 211th September 2007 Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya. 03 Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are. Episode 318th September 2007 The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts. 04 The Big Guns Episode 425th September 2007 One 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. 05 There Ain't No Quitting Episode 53rd October 2007 The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts. 06 Gunnin' For the Knockout Episode 69th October 2007 The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard. 07 No Turning Back Episode 716th October 2007 The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles. 08 Bringing the Pain Episode 823rd October 2007 Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout. 09 Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight Episode 930th October 2007 Australian 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. 10 The Contender 3 Finale Episode 106th November 2007 Jaidon 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. 11 One More Step to the Big Show Episode 1118th February 2009 Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye. 12 Finale Episode 1225th February 2009 Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.