Steve Cunningham
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Name: Steve Cunningham
Alias: USS
Birth Name: Steven Ormain Cunningham
Born: 1976-07-15 (Age:35)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 3″ / 190cm
Reach: 82″ / 208cm
Boxing Record: click
Trainer: Richie Giachetti, Nazim Richardson (current)
Promoters: Don King, Wilfried Sauerland (current)
Amateur Career
- Competed 1998 National Police Athletic League tournament at 178 lbs, losing to Daniel Edouard.
- Represented USA vs. Russia 1998 at 178 lbs, losing to Alexander Lebziak.
- Gold medal winner 1998 National Golden Gloves at 178 lbs, beating Michael Simms.
- Competed at the 1999 National Police Athletic League tournament at 178 lbs.
- Competed at the 1999 National Golden Gloves and U.S. Championships at 178 lbs.
- Quarter-finalist at the 2000 U.S. Championships, beating Lafarrell Bunting but losing to Michael Simms and Terry Johnson to finish 4th.
| Preceded by: Krzysztof Wlodarczyk |
IBF Cruiserweight Champion 2007 May 26 – 2008 Dec 11 |
Succeeded by: Tomasz Adamek |
| Preceded by: Tomasz Adamek Vacated |
IBF Cruiserweight Champion 2010 Jun 5 – 2011 Oct 1 |
Succeeded by: Yoan Pablo Hernandez |
