The Contender (1)

Summary

Charles Buckman is attempting to gain a stranglehold on all professional and amateur sports. If successful, the U.S. will be discredited in the world athletic community. Buckman is working with Syndicate man Dan Whelan. The IMF must eliminate them. Barney takes a crash course in boxing and impersonates Richy Lamoine. Barney-as-Richy announces a comeback, and Buckman forces manager-Rollin to sign with him. Meanwhile, Jim gets a job with Whelan. But as he sneaks through an access tunnel to get to Whelan's office, Whelan and his men come down the tunnel...

Guest stars

• Ron Randell as Charles Buckman
• John Dehner as Dan Whelan
• Robert Conrad as Bobby
• Jack Gordon as Bookie (uncredited)
• Sugar Ray Robinson as Wesley
• Robert Phillips as Ernie Staczek
• Ron Rich as Richy Lemoine
• Wayne McLaren as Artie Calvitos
• Thomas A. Geas as Vince
• Joey Giambra as Stevens