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Jeff P3 |
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So when does this show get it's own forum?
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PAPAYOKE |
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I haven't enjoyed a boxing match like that in a LONG time. Great stuff!
And I'm sure this goes without saying, Burnett is the master when it comes to production and editing. |
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The Gumby Returns |
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They really should show the whole fight :\ They showed practically nothing.
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Siddon |
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go take over the Mole Forum I wouldn't but that's how American Idol got its forum
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GameShowMyAss |
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Why was the Six Flags freak in Manfredo's corner - shouldn't he be nuetral? Gomez must have screwed up peckerhead's script. |
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SPCAndyJ |
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Wow - good one - you gotta love the underdog.....can't wait to see what happens next!!
Between this, CSI and Survivor I guess my ass will be glued to the couch Thursday night! |
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tigtoo30 |
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I hate boxing, but was glued to the TV the entire time. Yes, Burnett has done it again.
And I can't help but think that when Stallone and Sugar Ray looked at each other with surprise, and said "Wow, this is a good fight!" they were really thinking...."This just may be a great show, and our careers aren't over!" Kudos MB |
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JerseyWall2 |
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This is hands down the best show on TV. Period. Absolutely riveting.
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Mega64 |
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Damn, this show's got me hooked. Hell, it's making me care about boxing now, and the only thing that I liked before that involved boxing was Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!.
Leave it to MB to actually implement drama on a reality TV show. Between this, a decent season of The Apprentice, and a great season of Survivor, MB is doing fantastic. What a fight. |
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redkramer77 |
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I love Ishe, but what is worng with the dumb ass who couldnt remeber the combo for the lock and cost his team the win.
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louie77 |
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Well Burnett worked his magic again. We have another hit on our hands. Lets just hope people watch it cause with all this time switching there is a good chance that it gets low ratings. But the first episode was a masterpiece. I watch all the big boxing matches and that was the most exciting fight I have ever seen. The music added a great deal to it.
I, like probably everyone else in America was rooting for Peter. I think it would be hard for anybody to root against him. But aside from the 2nd round he was basically just a human punching bag. It's a shame such a nice guy and such a nice family have to be the first ones to go. I have two favorites right now and thats Jimmy who is the guy who wore the suit on the first day. The thing I liked the most about him is he was the one during the fight who turned to Peter's daughter and asked if she was alright. I thought that was really nice. I also like Jonathan who is the older black guy from the east team. He was the one who eventually figured out the combination. It looks like he has to fight next week or will at least be profiled. Anyways, here is to a great show. Let there be many more to come. |
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Jeff P3 |
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The only slight problem I have is that I only remember 4-5 people's names now that the show is over. We didn't get to know many of them, I feel. However, this isn't the typical reality show, and it's done well, so I guess getting to know all 16 guys in the first episode isn't the point.
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MrCarport |
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Great show! Another winner! Who needs a real life when there is television like this?
They gotta get rid of Sugar Ray, though. He must have one hell of an agent to get this gig. Sugar's still the glass-eyed slow-brain he was when he was "commentating" on live fights. You would thinking he would come off better in a semi-controlled situation, but that's not the case. He makes OJ Simpson look like John Madden. He's a drag on the show, when a better side-kick to Sly could really send this thing to another level. |
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donnyright |
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I watched the whole show but disagree with all of you. I think its misleading. They pick these fighters like Manfredo with undefeated records knowing they are misleading...then they hype them up during the show and make them look unstoppable....then they manufacture this underdog vs. dominator and try and make it dramatic...I'm not buying it. There is no way that this fight constitutes something real...5 rounds and neither one of them were winded/hurt. that's half of boxing...Rocky should know that!!!!!!!!!!
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Survivor Boy |
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I thought this show would be good, but I didn't know it would be GREAT!
yes this should get its own forum, I love it! .........wayyyyyyy better than the Apprentice.......... |
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Mega64 |
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Quote: I think we'll see whether it's true or not as the series continues. Maybe it's my lack of boxing knowledge, but they had me convinced it was quality TV. You don't even see The Amazing Race get close to the level The Contender reached tonight. If nothing else, it's a finely-edited show with some very fitting music. |
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louie77 |
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The thing I found odd is we got more action in those 5 rounds then you usually see in 12 round pro fights. Anybody who watched De La Hoya's show knows what im talking about. It was basically just clinching the whole time. These two actually went at it.
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Jeff P3 |
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Quote: Are you kidding me? This was a great premiere and all, but it didn't make my h.eart pound nearly as fast as a TAR finale does. |
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sketchyone |
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Will it not die during its regular time slot (Sunday at 8pmEST, if I caught it right)?
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Mega64 |
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Quote: I meant that TC beats TAR in terms of drama. TAR obviously has it beat in adrenaline rushes. Though I think they have equal emotional involvement, at least for the time being. Both are great shows, but they're also pretty different. |
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