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 best fights.
1. 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.
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 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.
4. 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.