Boxingtalk.com has been informed that unbeaten up and comers Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith and Peter Manfredo Jr.will be the two most recognizable names competing on NBC's upcoming series The Contender. Smith and Manfredo were unavailable for immediate comment. Boxingtalk.com will continue to keep you updated as more information comes in.

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