Andre Ward has been named the Host of the revitalized show The Contender, while Freddie Roach and Naazim Richardson have been named trainers for the show that will be back this fall on EPIX, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
“It is so important for ‘The Contender’ to have the best and most trusted boxing experts, which is why we reached out to Andre, Freddy and Naazim,” Exexutive Producer Mark Burnett said. “They are the very best and can help create an experience almost never seen before. [Executive producer] Eric [Van Wagenen] and I are really excited to exceed the fans’ expectations. We love ‘The Contender’ and we love boxing.”
“I have faced the unique challenges of professional boxing firsthand and know the focus required to succeed at the highest level,” said Ward, who was undefeated as a pro and was a 2004 Olympic gold medalist. “Hosting a show that has enabled so many talented fighters to reach their dreams is an honor and I look forward to giving the fans unique insight into the life of a fighter and leading the audience through the thrills of this competition.”
