things the guru noticed on the contender

Yea no problem. I enjoyed the show despite over-Hollywood edited fights. They grouped together a good group of fighters and put together a overall intersting show that does a good job showing boxing in and out of the ring. I wish they would show unedited fights, but I understand there are time restraints and they need to keep as many non-boxing watchers as possible. I did some research on the fighters and found the story line and possible match ups interesting and thought I would share with you guys.

hhhmm, ishe beat bailey?? he's gotta be a fav to win, but i hope he gets beat Yea Ishe beat bailey. I really hope he doesnt win it either. They really put together an impressive group of fighters. Should be some good match ups in the upcoming shows. Heres some info on the remaining fighters. EAST Ahmed Kaddour - Age - 23 , 18-0 (9 KOs) Only has had 4 fights in the US. Compiled an 81-1 amateur record, the lone loss was controversal. Brent Cooper (Cowboy from Nashville) 20-2-2 (15 KOs) Has not faught since 2003, and has faced no competition. Lost and Drew to a 44-189-12 fighter. Jeff Fraza - 16-2 (10 KOs) Trained by Mickey Ward, Smallest fighter on the show. Jimmy Lange - 24-1-1 (17 KOs) Trained by Buddy McGirt, Avenged only loss with 3rd round TKO Sidenote: Prays with a priest before every fight. His priest has only missed two fights in his career. Jonathon Reid - Age 31 - 33-1 (19 KOs) Only loss came to William Joppy in 2000. Reid was a late replacement and was TKOd in the 4th. Juan De La Rosa - Age 18 - 12-0-1 (11KOs) Turned pro at age of 15 in Mexico. Has faught three fights in US. Naji Turpin - 11-1 (8KOs) We all probably know the story here. WEST Alfonso Gomez - 11-2-1 (4KOs) Lost to Ishe in his second fight. 80-10 Amateur Record Anthony Bonsante - Age 34 - 25-4-3 (14KOs) Lost 12 round decision to Manfredo in 2004 for NABO title. Ishe Smith - 14-0 (7KOs) Most notbale wins - Randall Bailey, David Estrada, Sam Garr Has trained with Fernando Vargas among others. Defeated Alfonso Gomez in 2001. Jesse Brinkley - 23-1 (16 KOs) Joey Gilbet - 8-0 (7KOs) As lawyer as well as a boxer Miguel Espino - 9-1-1 (3 KOs) Sergio Mora - 12-0 (3 KOs) Tarick Salmaci - 20-1 (5KOs) Managed by Jackie Kallen Olympic Trials Finalist Former NABO Super Middleweight Title Gave up boxing in 2001 after not getting a title shot as promised by his team in order to support his family. Came out of retirement for one last shot.

hhhmm, ishe beat bailey?? he's gotta be a fav to win, but i hope he gets beat

Some other notes on the Contender that were not mentioned on the show.... ~ The offical scores for the Manfredo/Gomez fight were: 50-45 / 49-46 / 48-47 ~ Alfonso Gomez is now 11-2-1 (4 ko) His first loss as professional came in his second fight vs at the time a 3-0 opponent in Las Vegas. That opponent...Ishe ~ Ishe was pretty much right about Manfredo's opponents, the only names I recognized was a 10 round decision over Victor Rosado and he won a 12 round decision over Anthony Bonsante in 2004 defending his NABO title. Anthony Bonsante if you didnt recognize is also on the contender. Ishe is 14-0 (7 KOs) with wins against Randall Bailey, David Estrada, and Sam Garr.

I know, was just joking around at the point that you missed that Sylvestor Stallone is actually on the show for doing a boxing movie. They had to put him on the show becuase to the general public he relates to boxing. They have to draw the non-boxing community in order to gain ratings that are resonable.

excuse me i'm gonna neeed a few minutes alone with this.....

yep and 24 and old school

Looks like Elisha Cuthbert to me, but I'm not sure. you are correct, thats her....

I know, was just joking around at the point that you missed that Sylvestor Stallone is actually on the show for doing a boxing movie.

i wasnt dissing the show

How dare you dis Rocky's show. He is a former heavyweight champion. We need to give jobs to our former champions by hiring them to programs like these. This way they wont have to fight street fights or arm wrestle for a living. Show some respect for Rocky, one of the best heavyweights of all time.