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“The Contender” - Forbes, Acevedo Score Unanimous Decisions in Double Header

posted by Kathleen Holland on August 24, 2006, in The Contender

Former IBF lightweight champion, Steve “two pound” Forbes won a unanimous decision over Freddy Curiel and Nick Acevedo scored a unanimous decision over Jeff Fraza on a special episode of “The Contender” to complete the first round and giving the blue team a 5 – 3 advantage over the gold team.

These two fights were everything that the fans could have hoped for. The grueling action and the determination and heart of all the fighters kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

Forbes, whose experience seemed to give him the edge, was quicker than his opponent, but Curiel held his own and the fight was extremely exciting.

Both Acevedo and Fraza suffered cuts over their left eyes, but that didn’t stop the action in this fast paced bout. Both fighters intense desire to win the bout was apparent in the back and forth exchanges of punches.

All 16 of the participants in the season of “The Contender” showed their desire and determination to win. They gave boxing fans and “The Contender” fans a great series with lots of action and some personal touches.

With 8 fighters left, the action should only get better.

“The Contender” championship bout will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 26. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Story by Kathleen Holland
Photos courtesy of ESPN

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