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Realnut
Member
07-06-2006
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 12:53 pm
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
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 1:01 pm
Woo Hoo!!
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Monday, July 10, 2006 - 3:18 pm
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:06 am
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.
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:08 pm
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.
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:14 pm
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!
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:28 pm
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.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:18 pm
Two excellent fights tonight! I was happy to see Clark go, he was too cocky, but I'm not crazy about K9, either.
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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 8:59 am
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???
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:15 am
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!
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:30 am
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.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 9:52 am
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. 
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:11 am
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!! )
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:13 am
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'
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:23 am
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.
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:34 am
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)
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:40 am
ooooh that dance. I forgot about that dance. Okay...maybe he will just have to dance for his supper.
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:43 am
Now you're talking, girl! (I'll be glad to wash the dishes just for a peek!)
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 10:57 am
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.
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Mayajnn
Member
01-27-2006
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:02 am
Ahhh...the Latin Snake..yep, he'll do just fine in the meantime.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 4:10 pm
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I missed it is it replaying
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Laneesmom
Member
05-12-2005
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:37 pm
WAIT! He's MY Sergio! 
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:46 pm
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. 
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 11:49 am
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???
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:15 pm
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 ...
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