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The Contender•Season 5•Episode 1

Why Weight?

Aug 24, 201860 min

Sixteen boxers move into a training facility to compete in the Contender tournament; two fighters have a verbal altercation outside the ring; the two teams choose fighters to represent them in the first fight of the tournament.

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Seasons5

Season 5 Episodes13

Why Weight?

Fighting to Live

Who Wants It More?

Protect Your Peace

Indecision

Legacy

No Easy Round

Heart of the Fight

Poetry in Motion

Heart and Balls

Friends and Foes

Season Finale

Fight 13

Cast17

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

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Sergio Mora

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Brent Cooper

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Tarick Salmaci

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Najai Turpin

Self

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Anthony Bonsante

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Jimmy Lange

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A

Alfonso Gómez

Self

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Joey Gilbert

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Ahmad Kaddour

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Jeff Fraza

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Jonathan Reid

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Episode Summary

"Why Weight?" is episode 1 of The Contender season 5. It aired on August 24, 2018.

Next: E2 · Fighting to Live Best of Season 5