Season 3

1. The Contender Tryouts

September 4, 2007 · 1h

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.

2. We're at the Dance Now, Baby!

September 11, 2007 · 1h

Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.

3. Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are.

September 18, 2007 · 1h

The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

4. The Big Guns

September 25, 2007 · 1h

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.

5. There Ain't No Quitting

October 3, 2007 · 1h

The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.

6. Gunnin' For the Knockout

October 9, 2007 · 1h

The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.

7. No Turning Back

October 16, 2007 · 1h

The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

8. Bringing the Pain

October 23, 2007 · 1h

Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.

9. Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight

October 30, 2007 · 1h

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

November 6, 2007 · 1h

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

February 18, 2009

Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.

12. Finale

February 25, 2009

Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.