The Contender...
 

I've never been a huge boxing fan, but this show is awesome.

Yup. Who do you like to win?

Tough to say. That Peter kid is something else.... But I kinda like the big bald dude. I forget his name.

Jesse.

I'm certain I can rule out one person.....

Yeah... I've got my money on him.

I really like how the past few weeks, the favorite has lost. It's way more fun rooting for the underdog.

For al ong while now, I've wanted to see Jesse and Peter in the final fight... I thought Jesse would beat Sergio, but damn, Sergio whooped on him.

I have a Tivo and never watch live tv any more, but I just might have to watch the final fight live tomorrow night. Should be some good tv.

I've been watching this show all season, I can't wait.

GO MANFREDO!

Yeah, I have to root for Peter too.

I missed the first show or two, but I know what I missed. Peter lost (his first loss), but then when that other dude got Chicke Pox, they voted to bring him back. He eventually got his rematch and won (could that other dude's head have been any more swollen after the fight?), and now he's about to fight for $1 million.

Nice.

I think I'll place a bet on him. Let's see........ Done and done. has Sergio as the favorite. Works for me.

So, what did you think, Lou?

I think you should have bet on Sergio! :D

Ehh.

Sergio deseved to win, especially the way he fought. His back was against the ropes all night (which Peter didn't really take advantage of), and even though he's not a power-boxer, it seems like he's always running at very high-octane.

Peter was just outmatched. He doesn't seem like a power boxer either (like Jesse or Anthony Basante?), so he would have to out-box someone who's quicker and (I think) stronger than he is. Didn't seem like it was going to happen. I wanted Peter to win, but I realized during the 6th round, he was going to need a knockout. Oh well.

I don't know why they keep talking about a rematch... Peter was outclassed. he was practically falling on Sergio to stand up. I guess they're only saying that because neither one was knocked down.

Is there going to be another season?

BTW: I was even more surpised to see Jesse lose to Gomez.

So was I. I thought Jesse was going to tear him up, but Gomez really has heart.

I don't know if there will be another season or not, but I hope there is. Then next year's winner could fight this year's and so on.

Peter was outmatched tonight, but I'd still like to see a rematch. I think he could take Sergio...

I'd like to see Peter fight Gomez again (rubber match, since they are 1-1), and then the winner of that could take on Sergio.

I have a really good idea...

If they have another season, run it the same way they did this one... BUT... during the finale, before the "main fight" for $1m, have the Mora/Manfredo rematch.

I'm assuming it would be around 6 months from now - something like that? And before the rematch, they could cut to scenes at how the $1m changed Mora's life, the impact from the Contender on both fighters, clips of them preparing for the rematch, etc.

I'd rather see that fight than the "losers" fight. Shit, Jesse fought last week, Gomez had to come back from Mexico... lol... they weren't fighting for anything. (Pride maybe?) At least this way, the rematch fighters will be ready, the fight will be anticipated, and even moreso, I'll have enough time to place some money on Sergio. (NO WAY Manfredo will ever beat him unless he SERIOUSLY bulks up.)

:)

Jesse didn't fight last week. That show was taped months ago.

I aklso think your 6 month estimate would be more like 9 months to a year. They need to record the show, edit, produce, air, etc.... I doubt they would start airing it until the fall season, but depending on the schedule, they could probably have the live fight ready to go around Super Bowl time... That would be sweet.

Nit picker...

Anyway, do you like the idea of having the big rematch the same night (live) as the $1m fight for season two?