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	Reality TV Magazine: The Contender
		The Contender rematches proved to be more controversial than the original Contender fights and led to an angry crowd booing controversial decisions by the judges.
		The Contender starts off with the other boxers still angry at Anthony Bosante over misleading them about who he was going to fight last week.
		Contender boxers Jonathan Reid and Jesse Brinkley squared off in the March 10, 2005 preview episode of The Contender.
	www.realitytvmagazine.com /blog/the_contender (4095 words)

	Boxing: The Contender Episode IV
		It could very well be that once "The Contender" gets his feat under him and re-groups with a couple straight Sunday showings, he may get back in the fight.
		After the broadcast, Ray Leonard informed viewers that on Monday, February 14th, 2005, The Contender family was deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Najai Turpin and in his memory a trust fund has been created to benefit his daughter Anyae.
		While it is a great thing that The Contender is trying to raise money for Najai's daughter on their website, another reality is that the creators of this show could write a check and assure a scholarship for Anyae without missing a meal.
	ringsidereport.com /Lepak3222005.htm (1451 words)

	Review: The Contender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Contender, a low-key political thriller that relies primarily on character interaction to develop tension, is a close cousin to Lurie's previous cinematic endeavor, Deterrence.
		While the term "contender" has a number of meanings, it is most commonly associated with boxing.
		Contenders dance across the canvas, often broken and bleeding, but never bowing out until they have been pummeled into senselessness.
	movie-reviews.colossus.net /movies/c/contender.html (1062 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Radio & TV (Contender Mercies)
		A local radio station on numerous ocassions has reported that one of the cast members of the new reality TV show "The Contender" committed suicide when he lost and was forced off the show.
		As one of the conditions for being on the show, each of the sixteen Contender rivals had to agree to eschew fighting professionally until after the final episode of the series aired.
		Such a restriction protects the show's week-by-week element of uncertainty, in that if a former Contender contestant were seen in the ring before such date, it would be easy to work out he must have been one of the fourteen hopefuls already eliminated over the course of the competition.
	www.snopes.com /radiotv/tv/contender.asp (780 words)

	Contender Entertainment Group
		Contender has just celebrated 10 fabulous years in the industry with a knees up at Kensington Roof Gardens (go to Company History for pics).
		Contender is also ranked 18th in the 2004 Deloitte Indy100 list of companies showing sustained growth over five years.
		Contender has appointed Rupert Gavin as Non Executive Chairman of the Board to assist the company with doubling its market share of the UK DVD market and expanding its wholly owned Intellectual Property base.
	www.contendergroup.com (418 words)

	THE CONTENDER
		That being said, the main reason I went to see THE CONTENDER is because it was a free screening.
		I was intrigued by the cast, who are all extremely talented and do good work here, but that still would not have been enough to get my butt in the theater.
		In the end, THE CONTENDER is an intelligent and interesting look at the internal workings of the political arena.
	crazy4cinema.com /Review/FilmsC/f_contender.html (923 words)

	The Contender \| TheSweetScience.com Boxing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Unfortunately, “The Contender” family suffered a tragedy on Valentine’s Day, when contestant Najai Turpin fatally shot himself outside his Philadelphia apartment during a break in the taping.
		It has been suggested that Turpin was depressed because he had been eliminated, but no official word has come from the family of Turpin, from NBC or from the Philadelphia Police Department, which is conducting an investigation.
		In the premier episode, we were introduced to each of the contenders, as well as to team manager Tommy Gallagher, a noted trainer, and to Ms.
	www.thesweetscience.com /boxing-article/1772/contender (1160 words)

	The Contender
		To be fair, the film had a miniscule budget to work with (around ten million), but I have seen films shot for much less that were far more professionally put together (Steven Soderbergh's sex, lies and videotape instantly hops to mind).
		An overly preachy, amateurish political drama that fails on practically every level possible, the film succeeds only in reminding us that political films, when handled badly, are as about as much fun as watching election results with the sound turned down.
		It really is a shame that The Contender had to turn out as weak as it did.
	www.musicomh.com /films/contender.htm (667 words)

	The Contender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		If The Contender has a weakness, it's that Lurie resorts to a music-swelling, sea-to-shining-sea speech by Bridges to hammer home his conclusion – it's totally out of character with the sparse look and gritty simplicity of the rest of the film.
		And for a story line whose philosophy is so firmly in the "private lives are nobody's business" camp, there are a few too many images of the sexual incident in question and too much revealed of what actually happened – it tries to both take the high road and titillate.
		With impressive performances and an intelligent plot, The Contender is a rewarding study of a world where ideologies constantly joust with personal beliefs, and the latter usually lose.
	www.culturevulture.net /Movies2/Contender.htm (684 words)

	The Contender TV Show - The Contender Television Show - TV.com
		The Contender will follow 16 aspiring boxers from training camp through an evolving series of ring challenges and boxing matches over 16 episodes.
		Preceded by a fight between Alfonso Gomez and Jesse Brinkley for the Bronze Medal, which Alfonso wins, the ultimate fight is tough and brutal.
		Contender is or was everything that professional boxing used to be like, back in the sugar ray, duran, hagler days, boxing.
	www.tv.com /contender/show/25583/summary.html (535 words)

	'The Contender': Junior Lightweight (washingtonpost.com)
		Tom Shales: 'The Contender' isn't a knockout for NBC.
		In the first installment, the word "dreams" and the phrase "a better life" must be heard 30 times each as we get to know the fighters and their families.
		"The Contender" is not that proverbial one-way ticket to Palookaville we've all heard so much about; it's more like a round trip, and once you get to Palookaville, if you do, you might well feel a strong urge to use the rest of that ticket and go home.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A12427-2005Mar6.html (778 words)

	The Contender
		The Contender is a logical follow-up, both in tone and in content.
		Some trashy movies can proclaim they are "ripped from the headlines," and if the plot for The Contender was not already familiar to American audiences, it would be ridiculous (especially in light of some of the stories during the Clinton administration).
		At least the characters all stand for something and are willing to explain why the support what they do.
	www.haro-online.com /movies/contender.html (647 words)

	The Contender - Photos - News - Recaps - Gossip - Reality TV Calendar - What's On When - The authority for reality ...
		We were very saddened to learn this morning that Najai "Nitro" Turpin, one of the boxers to be featured on the upcoming Contender series, had committed suicide.
		"The Contender" will follow 16 aspiring boxers as they come to a training camp to follow their dream of becoming a champion boxer.
		According to Producer Mark Burnett, "aspiring contenders will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to train with and be mentored by one of the greatest champions of all time." The show has been picked up by NBC.
	www.realitytvcalendar.com /shows/contender.html (941 words)

	:: - News & Results - USA News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The premise behind The Contender is that, if one assembles, in a small setting, sixteen young men who will be called upon to engage in physical combat against one another, emotions will surface and viewers who watch will be entertained.
		At present, The Contender is canvassing the country for sixteen young fighters who will be the heart of the show.
		Thus, the prevailing view among boxing's intelligentsia is that, after The Contender has aired, it's more likely that the sport will take over the show than it is the show will take over the sport.
	secondsout.emojo.com /USA/news.cfm?ccs=229&cs=13287 (3614 words)

	Variety.com - Reviews - The Contender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		More than "The Apprentice" with boxing gloves, "The Contender""The Contender" is warm and enveloping, a collection of stories about struggle, community, family and human spirit.
		Cast of boxers is impressive, with several ranked contenders, a top amateur and a former No. 4 fighter making a comeback duking it out with pure human interest stories like the guy who turned pro while he was in law school.
		It's highly likely the winner of the competishcompetish will be an underdog, and with his life story fleshed out, give new fans a reason to cheer him on, even if boxing isn't their cup of tea.
	www.variety.com /av_result.asp?articleid=VE1117926427 (616 words)

	The Contender \| PopMatters Television Review
		Burnett and company are promoting The Contender as "the next great human drama," and believe it or not, it seems the show's only goal is to offer just that: the compelling stories of 16 middleweight boxers, their families, and the sacrifices they all make in pursuit of "the American Dream."
		If The Contender totally bombs out (like Fox's similarly themed Oscar de la Hoya vehicle, The Next Great Champ), nothing really changes; boxing will still be a brief afterthought in sports culture, Stallone will still be a total clown, and there'll be one more dead reality show in an already saturated market.
		But if it succeeds, the fighters might experience a boost in drawing power, one of the truly great and historically rich sports in the world will have a public pulse again, and our belief that the underdog can get a fair shake might just be restored.
	www.popmatters.com /tv/reviews/c/contender-2005.shtml (1440 words)

	Contender
		This magazine will encourage its readers to earnestly contend for the faith, and to think and act Bibically, in the good traditions of the Church of all ages.
		It is intended for the younger members of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia and is produced in co-operation with the Una Sancta.
		It is not meant to be exclusively for unmarried members who still attend the Youth Bible Study Clubs, but for all those who fit within the loose parameters of 16 to 30 years of age.
	frca.org.au /contender (163 words)

	SparkNotes: The Contender: Context
		One of Lipsyte's assignments provided the inspiration for The Contender; he was covering a big fight in Las Vegas when he overheard a boxing manager talk about the stairs to his gym.
		The seedy underworld he describes, particularly in The Contender takes from personal experience and the knowledge of what it is like to grow up there.
		The theme of coming of age is accentuated by the setting, largely because there are a multitude of ways and temptations that could steer a youth in the wrong direction in New York City.
	www.sparknotes.com /lit/contender/context.html (573 words)

	Filmtracks: The Contender (Larry Groupé)
		In 1999 and 2000, respectively, Deterrence and The Contender represented two of the largest film scoring assignments that Groupé has landed thus far, with The Contender being the first full, mainstream film for which he could spread his wings.
		The Contender is a strongly character-driven drama with underlying themes of lobby and personal destruction.
		Scored with a delicate and soft touch, The Contender is a distant cousin of The American President, with light and consistenly upbeat performances of a simple, but elegant patriotic theme.
	www.filmtracks.com /titles/contender.html (652 words)

	IGN: Contender, The (TV) Review
		On the show, there are 16 different world class fighters from around the world competing for the title of The Contender, plus a one million dollar boxing contract and the main event at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
		I learned that not only do the final two battle it out for the title of "Contender," complete with a championship belt, but all the eliminated fighters come back and fight on the under card of the event.
		The enthusiasm these young boxers have is indeed very contagious as I found myself already rooting for them during tense moments on the show, and that was just the opening credits.
	filmforce.ign.com /articles/593/593640p1.html (519 words)

	NBC's "The Contender" Brings Boxing Back To Prime Time This Sunday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Returning on Sunday, March 20 (8pm ET / PT) / 7PM (CT), "The Contender" lands another 1-2 punch with an action-packed episode that raises the stakes for the 13 remaining boxers on the show.
		"The Contender" follows 16 professional boxers as they come to a training camp to follow their dream of becoming a champion.
		The driving force behind the series is the pursuit of the American dream and the natural trials, tribulations and heartbreak inherent in that quest.
	www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=3001&more=1 (518 words)

	reality blurred + NBC's The Contender debuts tonight.
		But The Chicago Tribune’s Maureen Ryan writes, “The best reality shows are about doing, not talking, but there’s far too much boring, aspirational chatter on ‘The Contender.’” And The Washington Post’s Tom Shales says all “it offers is a chance for viewers to give their yawn muscles a really rigorous workout.”
		Contender rematch ratings score for ESPN; Peter told Sergio, "fuck you, you didn't win that fight" (21 Oct 2005)
		Contender rematch ratings score for ESPN; Peter told Sergio, "fuck you, you didn't win that fight"
	www.realityblurred.com /realitytv/archives/the_contender/2005_Mar_07_debut (617 words)

	“The Contender”: Pros And Cons
		Though “The Contender” is most likely a great vehicle for bringing many new fans to the land of boxing, it is not without serious flaws which should be addressed by its producers.
		The comments below are the result of this writer’s opinions as well as unscientific, yet diligent, attempts to canvass friends, neighbors and business associates regarding their impressions of the show.
		The selection of the Middleweight division for the boxer pool is excellent as this brings a balance of size and speed to the ring.
	www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=3056&more=1 (1622 words)

	ESPN.com: Page 3 - Knocked off 'The Contender' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		LOS ANGELES – When NBC debuted its new " target="new">boxing reality show "The Contender," there were 16 contestants vying to win the $1 million grand prize, a multi-year boxing contract and an opportunity to fight at Caesar's Palace in the show's finale, which will be aired live on May 24.
		No contender thus far took his loss worse than Manfredo, who was 21-0 coming into the show.
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	sports.espn.go.com /espn/page3/story?page=turner/contender/050314 (767 words)

	the contender boxing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Contender Boxing has recently been purchased by Spencer Alton from John Coyle...
		Each boxing match featured in The Contender is sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission and the results — win, loss or draw — become part of...
		As a result, The Contender was paying the boxers around $1500 a week (before taxes) until the show's run was complete...
	www.thebestboxinginfo.com /3/the-contender-boxing.html (338 words)

	Salon.com Arts & Entertainment \| "The Contender" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		"The Contender," which was written and directed by the former Los Angeles film critic Rod Lurie, is the most gutless and naive political drama of recent memory.
		And Hanson's insistence that her private life is separate from what qualifies her to be vice president seems to be a recognition of our moralistic preoccupations.
		It may be meant to recall President Clinton throwing down the gauntlet to Ken Starr by saying, "Even presidents have private lives." But "The Contender" ends up supporting the ridiculous notion that what matters in politics is the moral character of our leaders' behavior.
	archive.salon.com /ent/movies/review/2000/10/13/contender (828 words)

	ClassZone.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		All the while, one question nags at him--whether he has the heart of a contender.
		One way to find out is to step into the ring against a brutal ex-Marine and stand up to the vicious battering of his fists.
		Have them write an opinion column for their school newspaper in which they discuss their opinion on the value of sports in students' lives.
	www.classzone.com /novelguides/litcons/contendr/guide.cfm (567 words)

	Reality TV Links - The Contender
		The Contender Finale Tickets - Get tickets to see the final match.
		TV Rules - The Contender - Episode recaps, previews and a forum for the show.
		Yahoo Group - The Contender - Interact with other fans with message board, chat, pictures and links.
	www.realitytvlinks.com /thecontender.html (140 words)

	DreamWorks SKG TV Fansite-The Contender
		The Contender, the reality television series about professional boxers, will begin its second season in April 2006 on ESPN.
		ESPN said Monday it was close to acquiring the rights for a second season of "The Contender," the Mark Burnett-Sylvester Stallone boxing reality series that drew poor ratings on NBC last season.
		The Bronze and Million Dollar Contender event are now over and winners have emerged.
	www.dreamworksfansite.com /thecontender (283 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: The Contender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Contender, by Robert Lipsyte, is about a young boy and his struggles inside the boxing ring and in life.
		The Contender is a book about a young Harlem kid who's best friend is a drug addict and his only other friend is crippled.
		Alfred finds a training gym and decides to be a contender in both boxing and life.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0064470393?v=glance (1257 words)

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