Remember Ebo Elder vs. Courtney Burton?

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Yeah, that fight ruined Ebo. I liked him. First time I saw him was when he handed Oscar Diaz his first loss in a beautiful exhibition. He'd been brought in as an opponent for the 17-0 Diaz - Ebo was considered done after a 1st round KO to tough journeyman Ubaldo Hernandez and then he took 2 years out to become a drummer in a New York band. He boxed rings around Diaz and I was hooked.

Burton was the fight that made him and broke him. He's still only 28 so maybe he'll come back again but I know that he and his father are mega-Christians and wanted to start their own church.

Thanks for the info Taans.Personally I hope he stays out.He justs seems to soak up punishment like a sponge.Nice guy,His Interviews on Contender w/ family were pretty cool.Hate to get all "Oprah moment" but it was great perspective.

Unfortunately, due to my hatred of all things 'reality' I have never watched The Contender.

Yeah,Ive had my choice word for The contender.It almost is its own Gym.A farm league for the most part putting Grade B or C Fighters Into A+ Limelight.Save for an exception or two.
Frankly I'd rather they (ESPN) dedicate it time,money and heart Into actual Consistant Fight cards instead of a Pre-fab Creation .Hey the fighters and fights are real but all the Theatrics can go.