Best fights of Steve Cunningham
Over 20 years as a professional, Steve Cunningham has compiled a 30-9-1 (13) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Cunningham defeats Krzysztof Włodarczyk in their 2nd fight
On May 26, 2007 Steve Cunningham fought Krzysztof Włodarczyk for the IBF cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Cunningham was 30 years old with a record of 19-1, and Włodarczyk was 25 with a record of 37-1. Cunningham was coming off a loss, while Włodarczyk was on a 17-fight winning streak. Cunningham won via majority decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
2. Steve Cunningham KOs Marco Huck
On December 29, 2007 Steve Cunningham defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Marco Huck. Cunningham was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Huck was 23 with a record of 19-0. Cunningham was coming off a win and Huck was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Cunningham stopped Marco Huck via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
3. Steve Cunningham loses to Tomasz Adamek in their 2nd fight via split decision
On December 22, 2012 Steve Cunningham fought Tomasz Adamek for the IBF North American heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Cunningham was 36 years old with a record of 25-4, and Adamek was 36 with a record of 47-2. Cunningham was coming off a win and Adamek was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cunningham lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adamek.
4. Steve Cunningham defeats Guillermo Jones
On April 2, 2005 Steve Cunningham faced Guillermo Jones in a cruiserweight bout. Cunningham was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Jones was 32 with a record of 31-2-2. Cunningham was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cunningham won via split decision.
5. Steve Cunningham defeats Enad Licina
On February 12, 2011 Steve Cunningham defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Enad Licina. Cunningham was 34 years old with a record of 23-2, and Licina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cunningham was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cunningham won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Steve Cunningham KOs Troy Ross
On June 5, 2010 Steve Cunningham fought Troy Ross for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Cunningham was 33 years old with a record of 22-2, and Ross was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cunningham was coming off a win. Cunningham stopped Troy Ross via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Steve Cunningham loses to Krzysztof Włodarczyk via split decision
On November 25, 2006 Steve Cunningham fought Krzysztof Włodarczyk for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Cunningham was 30 years old with a record of 19-0, and Włodarczyk was 25 with a record of 36-1. Cunningham was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Włodarczyk was on a 16-fight winning streak. Cunningham lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Włodarczyk.
8. Steve Cunningham draws with Antonio Tarver
On August 14, 2015 Steve Cunningham faced Antonio Tarver in a heavyweight bout. Cunningham was 39 years old with a record of 28-7, and Tarver was 46 with a record of 31-6. Cunningham was coming off a loss, while Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
9. Steve Cunningham loses to Tomasz Adamek via split decision
On December 11, 2008 Steve Cunningham defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Tomasz Adamek. Cunningham was 32 years old with a record of 21-1, and Adamek was 32 with a record of 35-1. Cunningham was on a 2-fight winning streak and Adamek was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cunningham lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Adamek.
10. Steve Cunningham defeats Amir Mansour
On April 4, 2014 Steve Cunningham fought Amir Mansour for the vacant IBF-USBA heavyweight title. Cunningham was 37 years old with a record of 26-6, and Mansour was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cunningham was coming off a win. Cunningham won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.