Steve Cunningham

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Steven Ormain Cunningham (born July 15, 1976) is an American professional boxer who held the IBF cruiserweight title twice between 2007 and 2011. His nickname, "USS", is a reference to his US Navy service on the aircraft carriers Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". and Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". between 1994 and 1998.[1]

Early life

A native of Philadelphia, Cunningham gained a reputation as a tough fighter on the streets of Philly, but he began his amateur career while based at Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia. Cunningham served in the Navy from 1994 to 1998, serving on the aircraft carriers Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities". and Script error: No such module "WPSHIPS utilities"..[2]

Amateur career

Cunningham started boxing at the age of 19, and won the National Golden Gloves Script error: No such module "convert". title in 1998 as an amateur.

Professional career

Cunningham began his professional career in 2000 with a 19 fight winning streak including a split decision over Guillermo Jones.

On November 26, 2006, he challenged Krzysztof Włodarczyk for the Vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title but lost by a disputed split decision in front of Wlodarczyk's fans in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. Later, Cunningham challenged Wlodarczyk again in the summer of 2007. With a majority decision in his favor, Cunningham at last won the title. He stopped undefeated Marco Huck in Germany in December 2007.

Cunningham lost the IBF title against Tomasz Adamek in Newark, New Jersey, on December 11, 2008. He lost the fight via split decision. One judge scored the fight 114–112 for Cunningham, while the other two judges scored it 116–110 and 115–112 for Adamek. Fight was close although Cunningham was knocked down in the second, fourth, and eighth rounds.

Cunningham faced former WBC Cruiserweight Champion Wayne Braithwaite, at the BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida on the July 11, 2009, and won the fight via a twelve-round unanimous decision 119–109, 117–111, and 118–110. On June 5, 2010, Cunningham regained the IBF Cruiserweight title with a fifth round stoppage on cuts of Troy Ross in Germany. Cunningham returned to Germany to defend his IBF title against challenger Enad Licina on February 12, 2011.

Cunningham vs. Fury

Cunningham was knocked out in the seventh round by Tyson Fury, a British boxer, in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator on April 20, 2013. Cunningham had the much bigger Fury down in the second round.[3] At the time of the stoppage, Cunningham was winning the fight with 56–56, 57–55, and 57–55.[4] In an interview with Joe Rogan, Fury claimed Cunningham was the toughest opponent of his career.

After being promoted by Kathy Duva and Main Events for several years, he was now advised by Al Haymon.[5] Cunningham was trained by Naazim Richardson.

Cunningham vs. Glowacki

On April 16, 2016, Cunningham fought Krzysztof Glowacki for his WBO world cruiserweight belt. Glowacki dropped Cunningham four times, twice in the second round, and once in both the tenth and the twelfth round en route to a unanimous decision victory.[6]

Cunningham vs. Tabiti

On August 26, 2017, Cunningham fought Andrew Tabiti. Tabiti was ranked #4 by the WBC, #9 by the IBF and #12 by the WBA at cruiserweight, while Cunningham was ranked #10 by the IBF at the time. Tabiti won the fight via unanimous decision, 100–90, 97–93 and 97–93.[7]

Cunningham vs. Mir

Cunningham defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir by unanimous decision in Mir's boxing debut on April 17, 2021, on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren. Cunningham served as a replacement for Antonio Tarver who was denied clearance by the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission.[8]

Outside of boxing

He joined light-middleweight Boyd Melson, Shawn Estrada, Demetrius Andrade and other boxers in Team Fight to Walk, an organization focused on increasing awareness in boxing of the importance of stem cell research for spinal cord injuries.[9]

Cunningham is a practicing Black Hebrew Israelite.[10]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Win 30–9–1 Frank Mir UD 6 Apr 17, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 29–9–1 Andrew Tabiti UD 10 Aug 26, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 29–8–1 Felipe Romero UD 6 Mar 17, 2017 Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 28–8–1 Krzysztof Głowacki UD 12 Apr 16, 2016 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Template:DrawDraw 28–7–1 Antonio Tarver SD 12 Aug 14, 2015 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 28–7 Vyacheslav Glazkov UD 12 Mar 14, 2015 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 28–6 Natu Visinia RTD 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 18, 2014 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 27–6 Amir Mansour UD 10 Apr 4, 2014 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 26–6 Manuel Quezada UD 8 Dec 14, 2013 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 25–6 Tyson Fury KO 7 (12), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 20, 2013 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 25–5 Tomasz Adamek SD 12 Dec 22, 2012 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF North American heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–4 Jason Gavern UD 10 Sep 8, 2012 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 24–4 Yoan Pablo Hernández UD 12 Feb 4, 2012 Fraport Arena, Frankfurt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF cruiserweight title;
For vacant The Ring cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 24–3 Yoan Pablo Hernández TD 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 1, 2011 Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF cruiserweight title;
Split TD after Hernández cut from accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Enad Licina UD 12 Feb 12, 2011 RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle, Mülheim, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Troy Ross TKO 5 (12), 0:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 5, 2010 Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Wayne Braithwaite UD 12 Jul 11, 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 21–2 Tomasz Adamek SD 12 Dec 11, 2008 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF cruiserweight title;
For vacant The Ring cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Marco Huck TKO 12 (12), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 29, 2007 Seidensticker Halle, Bielefeld, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Krzysztof Włodarczyk MD 12 May 26, 2007 Spodek, Katowice, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 19–1 Krzysztof Włodarczyk SD 12 Nov 25, 2006 Torwar Hall, Warsaw, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Lloyd Bryan TKO 5 (10), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 7, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Kelvin Davis UD 12 Sep 3, 2005 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Guillermo Jones SD 10 Apr 2, 2005 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Forrest Neal TKO 4 (8), 0:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 2, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Sebastiaan Rothmann MD 10 May 22, 2004 Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Terry McGroom UD 8 Sep 20, 2003 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Demetrius Jenkins UD 8 Mar 29, 2003 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Joseph Awinongya UD 8 Jul 27, 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Caseny Truesdale PTS 4 Sep 29, 2001 Martinsville, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Shawn Townsend TKO 3 Aug 30, 2001 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Shawn Townsend TKO 6 Jul 26, 2001 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 John Battle KO 1 Jun 28, 2001 The Plex, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Mike Williams TKO 6 May 24, 2001 The Plex, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Richard Perry KO 1 May 12, 2001 Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jeff Bowman TKO 1 Apr 28, 2001 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Kanovas Alexander KO 1 Apr 12, 2001 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Nate Frazier KO 1 Mar 10, 2001 Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Robert Marsh PTS 4 Feb 17, 2001 Radisson Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Norman Jones SD 4 Oct 28, 2000 Jarrell's Boxing Gym, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Sporting positions

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U.S. Golden Gloves
light heavyweight champion
1998 Template:S-ttl/check

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check USBA heavyweight champion
April 4, 2014 – March 14, 2015 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF cruiserweight champion
May 26, 2007 – December 11, 2008 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Tomasz Adamek 		IBF cruiserweight champion
June 5, 2010 – October 1, 2011 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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