The Contender season 5 explained
The fifth season of The Contender was recorded in Los Angeles, California and premiered on Epix on August 24, 2018.[1] The series was on its fourth network, with the first season being broadcast on NBC, the second and third seasons on ESPN, and the fourth season on Versus.
Contestants
The following 16 fighters, hailing from around the globe, were selected to take part in the fifth Contender Tournament which took place in the Middleweight division.[2]
| Contestant | Hometown | Record | TC Record | Link |
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| Brandon Adams | Los Angeles, California | 17–2 | 4–0 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/567641 |
| Tyrone Brunson | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 26–6–2 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/306912 |
| Quatavious Cash | Las Vegas, Nevada | 10–0 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/604128 |
| Morgan Fitch | New Orleans, Louisiana | 18–1–1 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/538873 |
| Marcos Hernandez | Fresno, California | 11–1–1 | 1–0 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/654737 |
| John Jackson | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | 20–3 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/483147 |
| Ievgen Khytrov | Brooklyn, New York | 16–1 | 1–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/667461 |
| Devaun Lee | Jamaica Queens, New York | 10–3–1 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/660961 |
| Malcolm McAllister | Long Beach, California | 9–1 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/704143 |
| Michael Moore | Cleveland, Ohio | 15–1 | 2–2 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/525849 |
| Shane Mosley Jr. | Pomona, California | 10–2 | 3–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/682169 |
| Lamar Russ | Wilmington, North Carolina | 17–2 | 0–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/514918 |
| Gerald Sherrell | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 8–0 | 1–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/750017 |
| John Thompson | Newark, New Jersey | 18–3 | 1–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/571110 |
| Daniel Valdivia | Tulare, California | 14–2 | 0–2 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/660735 |
| Eric Walker | Plaquemine, Louisiana | 15–1 | 3–1 | http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/671585 | |
Crew
Fight results
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on the undercard of the final, the following contenders were brought back to face each other:
- Tyrone Brunson def Devaun Lee via UD (59-55 x 3)
- Ievgen Khytrov def Malcolm McAllister via KO4
- Gerald Sherrell def Morgan Fitch via SD (58-56, 58-56, 56-58)
- Marcos Hernandez def Quatavious Cash via UD (58-56 x 3)
Notes and References
- Web site: Premieres August 24, 2018 on EPIX.
- Web site: EPIX® SETS PREMIERE DATE FOR THE CONTENDER, REVEALS 16 FIGHTERS VYING FOR THE CHAMPION BELT.
