Contender pretenders
We know, you're just aching to find out how you can witness firsthand the final episode of ESPN's "The Contender" boxing reality series.
There's no 20-question quiz or online application to fill out.
If you got the cash, they've got the seats for you.
After tonight's episode that airs at 8 p.m. is over, you'll be able to jump onto ticketmaster.com or sprint down to the Staples Center boxoffice and overpay for seats -- the range is from $50 to $500 -- for the Tuesday, Sept. 26 card at Staples Center between ... whoever is fighting against whomever...
"Tickets for last year’s Contender season finale sold out in 10 minutes and demand is expected to be high again this year," says the ESPN press release issued Monday.
According to ESPN, there are also several packages to bid on at Ticketmaster Auctions related to the "Contender" finale:
-- The Contender Experience Package: 4 ringside tickets (rows 2-5); 4 "Contender Season " finale programs, and a reserved parking pass.
-- The Contender Glove Package: 4 ringside tickets (rows 2-5); 1 glove signed by Sugar Ray Leonard and The Contender Season 2 Champion, and a reserved parking pass.
-- The Contender Knock Out Package: 4 ringside tickets (first row); 4 passes to the exclusive Contender wrap party; meet-and-greet with The Contender Season 2 champion after the fight; 1 glove signed by Sugar Ray Leonard and The Contender Season 2 Champion; 4 Contender Season 2 finale programs and a reserved parking pass.
Oh, pinch me....
As far as TV reality shows go, we know "The Contender" is getting decent ratings so far on ESPN, far better than what they drew on NBC. But maybe someone can tell us how to get seats to that "Rock Star Supernova" show. Not that we're particularily interest in who's sold their soul to the devil to get a chance to hang out with Tommy Lee's new group of druggies. Something about the host, though, that just makes tuning each week (with the sound down) that much more practical.