ELIMINATED IN ROUND TWO
Nick Acevedo - Age 30, New York, NY – Pro Record (15-1, 9 KOs): A former International Boxing Association (IBA) Intercontinental titleholder, Acevedo retired succumbing to the pressure of his rising status. Now back after three years, he sees The Contender as his shot to redeem himself.
RESULTS: Defeated Jeff Fraza to advance to Round Two. Eliminated by Steve Forbes in Round Two.
Walter Wright – Age 24 - Seattle, WA – Pro Record (10-1, 5 KOs): A native of Seattle, Walter “2 Guns” Wright possesses the heart of a champion and a positive outlook on life. An alternate for the United States boxing team at the 2000 Olympics, Wright boasted a successful amateur career, winning ninety of his 102 fights.
RESULTS: Defeated Andre Eason to advance to Round Two. Eliminated by Cornelius Bundrage in Round Two.
ELIMINATED IN ROUND ONE
Michael Clark – Age 32 - Columbus, OH – Pro Record (35-3, 16 KOs: Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Michael “Cold Blood” Clark is a former International Boxing Council (IBC) World Champion. Clark credits his self-described versatility to his distinctive upbringing.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Cornelius Bundrage in Round One.
Rudy Cisneros – Age 24 - Chicago, IL – Pro Record (8-1, 7 KOs): Chicago native Rudy “El Cachorro” Cisneros has traveled the world, garnering an extensive record with more than 100 amateur fights. He was the two-time Chicago Golden Gloves Champion, winner of the silver medal at the United States Championship and bronze medal recipient at the 2004 Olympic Trials.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Norberto Bravo in Round One.
Aaron Torres – Age 26 - Philadelphia, PA – Pro Record (14-2, 6 KOs): Aaron Torres grew up on the rough streets of Philadelphia. As an amateur, Torres maintained an impressive career, having fought in more than 100 fights and winning all but 10. Turning professional in 2000, he describes his boxing style as “moving poetry”: graceful with his footwork and intense with his jabs.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Gary Balletto in Round One.
Andre Eason – Age 30 - Brooklyn, NY – Pro Record (15-4, 6 KOs): Growing up on the tough streets of Brooklyn, Andre “Daredevil” Eason found himself in fights at school and on the street. During his brief time as an amateur, Eason earned the New York Golden Gloves title.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Walter Wright in Round One.
Vinroy Barrett – Age 30 - Negril, Jamaica/Nashville, TN – Pro Record (21-4, 11 KOs): Vinroy “Slick” Barrett was born and raised in Jamaica. Since turning professional, Barrett has made a name for himself, garnering the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Americas Welterweight title.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Grady Brewer in Round One.
Ebo Elder – Age 27 - Atlanta, GA – Pro Record (22-2, 14 KOs): Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Ebo “The X-treme Machine” Elder followed in his father’s footsteps and started boxing at the age of eight. He enjoyed a long, illustrious amateur career with 139 wins before turning professional in 2000. Elder is currently ranked as a top 10 contender by all major boxing organizations.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Michael Stewart in Round One.
Freddy Curiel – Age 30 - Vernon, NJ – Pro Record (15-5-2, 6 KOs): Born in Vernon, New Jersey, Freddy Curiel, a.k.a. “Furious Freddy,” started boxing at age 14. After a lucrative amateur career, Curiel entered the professional level at age 17. In 2002, Curiel decided to temporarily leave boxing but after a four-year absence, The Contender marks his comeback to the ring.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Steve Forbes in Round One.
Jeff Fraza – Age 28 - Boston, MA – Pro Record (17-2, 10 KOs): Massachusetts native Jeff “HellRaza” Fraza is back for season two of The Contender. Having become ill with the chicken pox in season one, Fraza was forced to drop out of the competition. This time around, Fraza is ready for his shot and eager to use this second chance to prove his worth.
RESULTS: Eliminated by Nick Acevedo in Round One.
