The Contender Premiere

I have to say, I wasn't going to watch it because I don't watch boxing but the promos made it pretty enticing. Well I thought the show was too long at an hour and half. Much of that was long drawn out 'tension building' moments that were simply too long.

I couldn't help feeling like the show, to a certain extent, was exploiting these guys. Most of them really have it tough. Talking about how this is they're shot to provide for their families, or take care of parents that were aging. The promos were right, I did shed a tear but it wasn't for the reason they'd design us to cry for. I guess if they agreed to join this, they aren't really being exploited. I guess I just don't feel completely comfortable with the idea.

That said, the show was very engaging. The match at the end was very good. It really did seem like the underdog fighting the experienced champion. I was rooting for Gomez because I like the underdog! He kick butt!