Reality Roll Call

The boxing competition reality show The Contender, has been canceled by sports network ESPN after two seasons.

The show, which has springboarded the boxing careers of Peter Manfredo, Sergio Mora, Alfonso Gomez and others, was picked up by ESPN after cancellation on NBC. That first season, the hosts of the Mark Burnett co-produced show were Sylvester Stallone and legendary champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Stallone left after the first season.

Although ESPN will not be carrying The Contender, Jeff Wald, who is one of the show’s producers, and the promoter of Tournament of the Contenders is currently in the process of working out a deal with another network to pick up the show. More information to follow as it becomes available.