Steve Cunningham
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Name: Steve Cunningham
Alias: USS
Birth Name: Steven Ormain Cunningham
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 190cm
Reach: 208cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
- Trainers: Richie Giachetti (former), Nazim Richardson (present)
- Managers: Al Haymon (2015-present), Livvy Cunningham (wife)
- Promoters: Don King (-2009), Sauerland Event (2010-2012), Main Events (2012-2015)
Amateur Highlights
- Competed in the 1998 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 178 lbs, losing to Daniel Edouard.
- Represented USA vs. Russia in 1998 at 178 lbs, losing to Alexander Lebziak.
- Won Gold at the 1998 National Golden Gloves at 178 lbs, beating Michael Simms.
- Competed in the 1999 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 178 lbs.
- Competed in the 1999 National Golden Gloves and United States Amateur Championships at 178 lbs.
- Was a quarter-finalist at the 2000 United States Amateur Championships, beating Lafarrell Bunting and losing to Michael Simms and Terry Johnson to finish 4th.
Professional Record
- Has defeated 4 opponents (2 by KO) for World Cruiserweight Title.
- Has a record of 4-5 (2 KOs) in world title fights.
- Has a record of 5-7-1 (1 KO) against former or current world titlists.
- Won against Guillermo Jones, Kelvin Davis, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, Marco Huck, and Wayne Braithwaite.
- Lost against Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, Tomasz Adamek (twice), Yoan Pablo Hernandez (twice), Tyson Fury, and Krzysztof Glowacki.
- Drew with Antonio Tarver.
- Has a record of 5-4 (2 KOs) in fights outside his native United States.
- Knocked down 15 times in his career but knocked out only once vs Tyson Fury.
Regional & Minor Titles
- USBA Heavyweight Title (April 2014; 0 defenses)
World Titles
- (2) IBF Cruiserweight Title (2007-2008; 2 defenses, 2010-2011; 1 defense)
Awards & Recognition
- Sports Illustrated Comeback Fighter of the Year (2014)
External Link
| 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 |