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Realnut
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07-06-2006

Monday, July 10, 2006 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Realnut a private message Print Post    
the contender will be returning on July 18th @9pm on espn the first show is 2 hours.surgar Ray was on regis and Kelly today

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Monday, July 10, 2006 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Woo Hoo!!

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Monday, July 10, 2006 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
Just posting a reminder that the first episode airs tonight at 10p.m. ET. It looks like Jeff Fraza is returning. He was the one who had to bow out last year due to chicken pox.

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Tonight's the night!! DVR is set and ready. I've really been looking forward to this show.
That's good news about Jeff. He deserves a second chance.

Nancypj
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08-17-2001

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nancypj a private message Print Post    
Hmm...after reading that it is on tonight, I went to espn.com to check on when it would replay so I could tape it. ESPN is a single feed, so it is on at 7:00 Pacific time, FYI. Replays at Midnight Pacific as well (and, thus, 3:00 am Eastern.)

Just a heads-up!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I REALLY liked last years guys. I am even *gasp* willing to forego Big Brother tonight and put off Rescue Me if there is any conflict with this two hour premiere episode.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Two excellent fights tonight! I was happy to see Clark go, he was too cocky, but I'm not crazy about K9, either.

Carrie92
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09-15-2003

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carrie92 a private message Print Post    
I liked Clark until he started showboating in the 3rd round, after losing the first two!
And I didn't like K9 until it showed a little more of his personality and family, etc. And then, when he started fighting! Wow!
I really like Bravo, he has kind of a mean looking face, but he really seems like a good guy. And aren't his boys adorable???

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Yeah, they are. I kinda liked both those guys in the last fight. I'm loving that we get to see more of the fights this season!

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
I really enjoyed this show. I read an article that said the move to ESPN was exactly right for this show, that way they can gear the show toward it's core audience and don't have to worry about attracting the casual viewer to up the ratings. The article said that it could very well be the best reality program of the summer, and from what I've seen so far...I agree. There isn't another program that gets as emotionally involved as this one. No wonder I am so worn out today. Last night left me exhausted.

I like that they've done away with the challenges and show us more of the fight. In the second fight, I was rooting for the both sides to win, so when that happens I'm always conflicted with the results.

I loved seeing Sergio and my Alfonso again. I'm glad that they are using them. It does my heart good to see these fellows who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much make good.

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
This should have been on ESPN from the get-go. It's a great show and I'm glad it's back for a second chance. It also seems like ESPN has less commercials than "regular" stations -- at least the breaks are shorter. I DVR everything and when a commercial comes on, I'm used to hitting the advance button seven or eight times (which translates to roughtly 4 minutes). During this show, I only had to advance two or three times to skip the commercials. Nice!

Two great bouts last night! And I agree that it's nice it's all about the boxing now and not about the challenges that distracted all of them and us from what was important. Still lots of product placements, but they're more subtle. :-)

Sergio and Alfonso looked great! I hope Sergio stays around throughout the season to observe the fights with Sugar Ray. :-)

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Loved last nights show! I wasn't too crazy about K9 at first, but he might grow on me. Seeing the interaction with his family also softened me toward him. The yellow team did seem so cocky at first just "knowing" that they picked the better team then.. BAM!! blue team comes through!
This is going to be one of my fav shows this summer!

(Marysafan...he's MY Alfonzo!!)

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Something about that theme music just hits me in the throat. It's so perfect.
I'm also very glad they got away from the challenges. I like how they are doing the matchups this time around - letting the boxers decide what makes a better matchup. And the brackets? That may come back to bite someone. If I was a winner early in the first round, I'd want to go early in the second round - because there is less rest between second and third round.
'squeek'

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Max, I loved watching Sergios reactions during the fights. He was so excited and animated...much better than Mr. Stallone who always seemed to have this air of superiority about him. I hope he stays and watches all the bouts with Sugar Ray as well.

Okay...maybe he's not MY Alfonso...Maybe I'm just HIS Mary! The little slugger stole my heart! I just want to have him over for dinner so that I can shake his hand, give him a hug, see that smile, make him giggle, and pinch his cheeks! That's all.

I wonder who is going to steal my heart this year.

I would also like to mention the fact that I was glad to see that the littlest son was not present at ringside. One thing that I really disliked last year was the little ones at ringside. I hope that trend continues as well.

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Marysafan...all Alfonso has to do for me is just do that cute little dance from last year...that's when he won my heart. (swoon)

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
ooooh that dance. I forgot about that dance. Okay...maybe he will just have to dance for his supper.

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Now you're talking, girl!

(I'll be glad to wash the dishes just for a peek!)

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I checked the calendar and, sorry ladies, MY alphonso is not available right now. However, if MY Peter is around, I may reconsider. But y'all are welcome to Sergio in the meantime.

Mayajnn
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01-27-2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mayajnn a private message Print Post    
Ahhh...the Latin Snake..yep, he'll do just fine in the meantime.

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I missed it is it replaying

Laneesmom
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05-12-2005

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Laneesmom a private message Print Post    
WAIT! He's MY Sergio! :-)

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Okay,I'll be happy to take Sergio off anyone's hands! :-)

Angelic, check ESPN listings. I'm sure it will replay some more. I taped it at midnight last night. :-)

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
YAY I finally watched the two episodes I missed yesterday. Good to see Sergio & Alfonso.

Ummm for the life of me I can't remember who won last season it was Sergio right???

Have Alfonso, Sergio and Peter done anything in teh boxing world???

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
i just got to watch it too - sp g;ad its back and already emotional watching all the people - they all have family and you always want their family to be happy ...

sugar ray is still the man - i will never forget my mini sugar ray punching bag and gloves in elementary school ...