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Sold out in Five Minutes!
Tickets to NBC's Finale of "The Contender"
April 27, 2005
Source: Press Release |
LOS ANGELES, April 27th – Five minutes.
That’s all it took for every ticket to the May 24 live finale of NBC’s
realty-tv series "The Contender" to be sold out at Caesars Palace in
Las Vegas, making a huge statement that declares ‘boxing is back’. "Our
fans love the show and are excited to see the final fight of the
tournament,” said executive producer Mark Burnett. “The finale promises
to be an incredible night of boxing and entertainment. I can't wait to
see who wins the million!"
This final match will determine which middleweight will walk away with
one-million dollars and the chance to change their lives and the lives
of the people they love forever, while also earning recognition as one
of boxing’s new superstars. “The Contender is bringing boxing back to
the people, and the incredible response to the show and the finale
proves that this is a sport that people will get behind and support if
you provide them with quality fights and great stories,” said boxing
legend and ‘The Contender’ co-host "Sugar" Ray Leonard.
"The Contender" finale is a live television event, featuring the final
match of "The Contender". The star-studded undercard, featuring members
of "The Contender" cast, will be announced shortly. |
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