Here's a link to a interview Joey did with the Reno Journal-Gazette. Some highlights:

“On one of the first days we were down there, Sly told me, ‘This is not about a $1 million dollar boxing tournament,’” Gilbert said. ‘“Don’t be consumed by that. This is a reality show. You’re a smart kid. Use this environment to your advantage.’

“The people with The Contender called me and said, ‘Joey’s a little down. He’s worried about you. How would you like to surprise him and come down to the show and do a reunion thing,’” said Dr. Gilbert, who also serves at the Wolf Pack boxing club’s physician.

“It wouldn’t have meant anything if a lawyer won a truck,” Gilbert said. “But I just think when you have the opportunity to do something nice for someone, you should do it.”

<http://www.rgj.com/news/stories/html/2005/04/30/98410.php>

And an interview after the loss to Manfredo...

“There is no animosity between me and Jesse,” said Gilbert, who is now 9-1 as a professional fighter. “Jesse just did what he had to do on the show. Jesse challenged my courage and I’m a better man for it.”

Brinkley was filmed on the show as saying that Gilbert “has a cowardly heart, like the lion in the Wizard of Oz.” He also said that Gilbert was scared.

“I was scared,” Gilbert said. “Jesse was right. That’s why I say I’m a better man for it now. I was up to the challenge.”

<http://www.rgj.com/news/stories/html/2005/05/01/98441.php>