Thread: Contender stuff

• Max Alexander (26, Camden, N.J., 14-1, 2 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...5756&cat=boxer


• David Banks (24, Portland, Ore., 14-2-1, 2 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...4190&cat=boxer


• Sakio Bika (28, Sydney, Australia, via Cameroon, 22-3-2, 14 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...2088&cat=boxer


• Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan (28, Capital Heights, Md., 14-1, 11 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...3892&cat=boxer


• Lafarrell Bunteng (27, Las Vegas, 16-3-1, 16 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...0037&cat=boxer


• Jaidon Codrington (23, New York, 16-1, 12 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...0445&cat=boxer


• Miguel Hernandez (32, Chicago, 20-5, 10 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...7263&cat=boxer


• Wayne Johnson (29, Lyndhurst, N.J., 16-1, 9 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6686&cat=boxer


• Donny McCrary (24, St. Joseph, Mo., 23-5-2, 13 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6732&cat=boxer


• Les Ralston (25, Buffalo, N.Y., 16-2, 9 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...7165&cat=boxer


• Danny Santiago (34, Ocala, Fla., 29-3-1, 19 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...5394&cat=boxer


• Paul Smith (24, Liverpool, England, 20-0, 12 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...2945&cat=boxer


• Sam Soliman (33, Melbourne, Australia, 33-9, 13 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...4452&cat=boxer


• Brian Vera (26, Austin, Texas, 14-0, 9 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...9624&cat=boxer


• Rhoshii Wells (30, Las Vegas, 18-2-2, 10 KOs).
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...5623&cat=boxer



• Rubin Williams (31, Detroit, 29-2-1, 16 KOs).

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...8878&cat=boxer

Bika and Soliman are going to be on the contender?? ..

IMO that is a step down in their careers not a step up?....

Who do you reckon is favourite Bika Williams or Soliman?? 5 rounds is bullshit though.

How is getting a lot more publicity a step down? The tournament is what it is, but the huge impact the show has is the popularity of the fighters. The paydays for the guys before and after are drastically different. This should be a huge boost for all of them that hang around a while on the show.

Originally Posted by luvfightgame

How is getting a lot more publicity a step down? The tournament is what it is, but the huge impact the show has is the popularity of the fighters. The paydays for the guys before and after are drastically different. This should be a huge boost for all of them that hang around a while on the show.

Please tell me what the purpose of the show is...In case you do not know it is for guys either who have not for some reason been able to make a name for themself orrr guys on the way out looking for one last ditch effort.....

I really do not think I should have to explain how going on the contender reality series is a step doen for guys with names like Soliman or Bika

Bika and soliman are nearing the end and the promoters know this..

They are taking the risk of putting in seasoned vets into the competition in the hope that they will add major cred to some of these great young fighters should they beat the vets

Jaidon to win

Originally Posted by DaxxKahn

Originally Posted by luvfightgame

How is getting a lot more publicity a step down? The tournament is what it is, but the huge impact the show has is the popularity of the fighters. The paydays for the guys before and after are drastically different. This should be a huge boost for all of them that hang around a while on the show.

Please tell me what the purpose of the show is...In case you do not know it is for guys either who have not for some reason been able to make a name for themself orrr guys on the way out looking for one last ditch effort.....

I really do not think I should have to explain how going on the contender reality series is a step doen for guys with names like Soliman or Bika

The purpose of the show is different for everyone. For me and most viewers it is entertainment. For participants, it is to earn a living and hopefully a better living than they are currently earning. As far as a step down. In case you didn't know there is a guy named Jorge Arce who's popularity mainly came from his appearances on nationally televised reality shows. When the product you are promoting and advertising is yourself, getting face time on t.v. is important. Other than the hardcore boxing fans, who knows Bika? He was an opponent on an HBO fight, but how else would anyone know him?

I don't think grown men punching each other in the face has much purpose other than entertainment. The belts mean squat, and fickle fans mean even less. They face having brain damage and other serious injuries to earn a living, and most like the crowds cheering. It's not like a fight has to have some supreme meaning in order for me to watch, as a matter of fact some of the best really had no purpose. Ward-vs-Gatti... It's entertainment for us, and a payday for them.

PAUL SMITH TO WIN !!!!!!!!

CC for the work Puya.

Wayne Johnsen is the correct spelling of the guy with the missing profile on your post.
Link:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6686&cat=boxer

Peace.

Originally Posted by luvfightgame

Originally Posted by DaxxKahn

Originally Posted by luvfightgame

How is getting a lot more publicity a step down? The tournament is what it is, but the huge impact the show has is the popularity of the fighters. The paydays for the guys before and after are drastically different. This should be a huge boost for all of them that hang around a while on the show.

Please tell me what the purpose of the show is...In case you do not know it is for guys either who have not for some reason been able to make a name for themself orrr guys on the way out looking for one last ditch effort.....

I really do not think I should have to explain how going on the contender reality series is a step doen for guys with names like Soliman or Bika

The purpose of the show is different for everyone. For me and most viewers it is entertainment. For participants, it is to earn a living and hopefully a better living than they are currently earning. As far as a step down. In case you didn't know there is a guy named Jorge Arce who's popularity mainly came from his appearances on nationally televised reality shows. When the product you are promoting and advertising is yourself, getting face time on t.v. is important. Other than the hardcore boxing fans, who knows Bika? He was an opponent on an HBO fight, but how else would anyone know him?

I don't think grown men punching each other in the face has much purpose other than entertainment. The belts mean squat, and fickle fans mean even less. They face having brain damage and other serious injuries to earn a living, and most like the crowds cheering. It's not like a fight has to have some supreme meaning in order for me to watch, as a matter of fact some of the best really had no purpose. Ward-vs-Gatti... It's entertainment for us, and a payday for them.

I will not even justify that tirade by responding...

Originally Posted by Danny_G

CC for the work Puya.

Wayne Johnsen is the correct spelling of the guy with the missing profile on your post.
Link:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6686&cat=boxer

Peace.

Puya? Lol

Originally Posted by Tito_BHB

Originally Posted by Danny_G

CC for the work Puya.

Wayne Johnsen is the correct spelling of the guy with the missing profile on your post.
Link:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6686&cat=boxer

Peace.

Puya? Lol

I am sorry. Did I say Puya? My bad.

BTW Tito. you have Bika and Banks with the same URL link to their Record.
Bikas is:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...2088&cat=boxer

Again thanks for the post and sorry I got you mixed up with Puya. I was reading several topics and one was from Puya and the name just sort of stuck for a second.

Originally Posted by Danny_G

Originally Posted by Tito_BHB

Originally Posted by Danny_G

CC for the work Puya.

Wayne Johnsen is the correct spelling of the guy with the missing profile on your post.
Link:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...6686&cat=boxer

Peace.

Puya? Lol

I am sorry. Did I say Puya? My bad.

BTW Tito. you have Bika and Banks with the same URL link to their Record.
Bikas is:
http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php...2088&cat=boxer

Again thanks for the post and sorry I got you mixed up with Puya. I was reading several topics and one was from Puya and the name just sort of stuck for a second.

Haa S'cool

I'll change the bika one too Cheers

Banks may be pretty effective in the 5 rounds fights if he actually moves his head. Bika/Solomon must be the favs though with their experience.

i have to admit wen i saw Bika's name there i thought wtf?surely not the same man


whateva real boxing fans think of contender it does generate more fans to the sport which can onli b a gud thing cant it

cc tito