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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.
'The Golden Bachelor's Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist reveal fighting in their marriage
'The Bachelor' alum Daisy Kent is "relieved" she's not starring on 'The Bachelorette'
Bachelor Nation couple Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo have reportedly split
'Married at First Sight' reunion: Brennan was "held hostage" and reveals why he didn't like Emily, Cameron shows receipts, Emily and Clare break down
'The Bachelorette' alum Tyler Cameron teases he's dating someone new
'Survivor' recap: Tevin Davis voted out at "craziest" and "dumbest" Tribal Council ever
'The Golden Bachelor' alum April Kirkwood tried to warn Theresa Nist about Gerry Turner 
'Married at First Sight' Couples Now: Who is still together? Who has divorced and re-married? Where are they now? (PHOTOS) 
'The Bachelor' alum Shanae Ankney gives birth to baby girl
