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Peter Manfredo Jr. avenges loss, advances to 'The Contender' finals with win over Alfonso Gomez
May 16, 2005
In a semifinal rematch of the opening episode of NBC's The Contender, Peter Manfredo Jr. (now 24-1, 10 KOs) avenged the only defeat of his career with a seven-round unanimous decision over Alfonso Gomez Jr. (now 12-3-1, 4 KOs) in the thirteenth episode of the show.
Jesse Brinkley TKO's Anthony Bonsante in NBC's twelfth 'Contender' episode
May 9, 2005
In the final quarterfinal match, which took place in the twelfth episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, the two most reluctant warriors in the dominant 'Italian Clan' coalition (also known as the "Gutless Four") were forced into the ring to do "battle." Unfortunately, they couldn't both lose.
Peter Manfredo cuts and ousts Joey Gilbert in NBC's eleventh 'Contender' episode
May 2, 2005
On the eleventh episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, the "Italian Clan" coalition (aka the "Gutless Four" for their penchant to fight easy fights, unlike the rest of the boxers) were forced to begin fighting each other, with two spots in the semifinals at stake. In the first such fight, lawyer, former NCAA boxing champion and Sylvester Stallone nutrition endorser Joey Gilbert (now 9-1, 7 KOs) was defeated by Peter Manfredo (now 23-1, 10 KOs) in a split decision after the bout was stopped early due to a severe cut suffered by Joey as a result of an accidental head butt.
Juan de la Rosa defeats Tarick Salmaci in NBC's seventh 'The Contender' episode
April 11, 2005
With one fight in the first round still remaining, one thing is certain on NBC's The Contender reality competition boxing show : an Arab-American will not win the million-dollar first prize.
'The Contender's Anthony Bonsante TKO's Brent Cooper, but double-crosses his team
April 4, 2005
In the sixth episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender, the West's Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante (now 26-4-3, 15 KOs) stopped the East's Brent Cooper (now 20-3-2, 15 KOs) at 0:38 of the third round. However, the victory may have cost Anthony more than the place in the second round that he gained is worth.
Miguel Espino edged by resurgent Peter Manfredo in NBC's fifth 'The Contender' episode
March 28, 2005
The "angel on his shoulder" -- his wife Yamilka -- propelled the East's Peter Manfredo Jr. (now 22-1, 10 KOs) to a stunning come-from-behind win over the West's Miguel Espino (now 9-2-1, 3 KOs) in his "second chance" on the fifth episode of NBC's The Contender. All three judges scored the five-round bout 48-47 (3 rounds for Peter, 2 for Miguel), giving the East its first win in the series.
Ishe Smith eliminates Ahmed Kaddour in the third episode of NBC's 'The Contender'
March 14, 2005
The grudge match that everyone wanted to see in the third episode of NBC's reality-competition boxing show The Contender is over, but the complete domination of West boxers over East boxers continues unabated.
Zoe McGrady "100%" believed Grant Ellis was picking Litia Garr as his 'The Bachelor' winner
Juliana Pasquarosa is hurt 'The Bachelor' cast is "taking sides" in Litia Garr drama
'The Amazing Race' Couples Now: Where are they now? Who's still together? (PHOTOS) 
'The Bachelor' star Grant Ellis urges fans to "stay classy" as he and Juliana Pasquarosa get hate
'Survivor' Couples Now: Where are they now? Who's still together? (PHOTOS) 
'The Bachelor' winner Juliana Pasquarosa reveals she's upset with Litia Garr
'The Golden Bachelor' star Gerry Turner says he turned down 'Bachelor in Paradise'
'90 Day: The Last Resort' Tell All: Rob calls Jasmine "a pregnant whore," Jasmine accuses Rob of gay porn
Zoe McGrady defends Litia Garr, says 'The Bachelor' star Grant Ellis is "rewriting history"
