Reality shows have been consistent as far as the cream of the crop on television the last decade or so and it does not seem like it is dying down anytime soon. Whether you are a fan or not of reality television, you have at one time or another have flipped through the channels and stopped to watch at least one show in your lifetime.
Every major station has tried it, even the sports fan's ticket to escape reality in ESPN. A few years back, the number one network in sports debuted "The Contender" which was about some up and coming boxers who wanted to get into the business, and famous at the same time.
The first season went very well as Sugar Ray Leonard was the host and the whole world watched week to week to see who the best boxer was. This show however was unlike any other reality show. The person who was kicked off each week left because they lost, not because they were unpopular.
The second season of "The Contender" hit closer to home for residence of Tucson, Arizona. One of the cities own was represented on the show.
Norberto Bravo (What a name!) was born and raised in Tucson and went on to have a formidable outing on the show. Bravo finished third in the show, losing in the semifinals but never the less, representing his city well.
Bravo is Mexican-American and is now 34. His all time record stands at 23-13-3 with 12 knockouts. His nickname is "El Gallito" or "The Fighting Rooster".
I personally saw him at Park Place Mall last year and immediately knew who he was even though I did not speak to him.
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