USS Cunningham Sails On,
Battle Scarred, Not Sunk As Reported!
Recently deposed IBF cruiserweight
world champion, Steve 'USS' Cunningham,
speaks out for the first time since the
epic battle at the Prudential Center in
Newark, New Jersey on December 11th, which
saw Tomasz 'Goral' Adamek from Jersey
City, NJ. capture his crown by a
contentious split decision.
Steve, who has been receiving the
highest accolades from luminaries in the
sport and media for his performance during
the action packed bout, which is being
hailed by all sectors of the media as 'The
Fight Of The Year', spoke shortly after
his return to his home town of
Philadelphia after taking a well deserved
short break.
"Firstly, I want to congratulate Adamek
on his Victory.
It was a tough fight, one that we were
easily winning without the flash
knockdowns. We feel that the work that was
put in was enough to win the fight, but
understand that the judges saw
differently.
I could be disappointed in the outcome
of the fight, but these things happen in
boxing. I put my trust in the Lord Jesus
Christ, and I believe that everything
happens for a reason. I am proud of my
performance, I think the fans saw a
different side of me that they have not
seen before. Despite being put down three
times in the fight, I fought with
everything I had in me; I was not going to
quit or give Adamek an easy night. As a
matter of fact, I won the fight but lost
the decision and that's not just my view,
I've read most of the fight reports, I see
that a lot of guys who know what they are
talking about also think I had done enough
to win or at least get a draw. I want the
fans to know that I will be Champion
again, I want the rematch as soon as
Adamek would be willing to get back in the
ring."
As the fight was a mandatory defense
there is no automatic rematch option in
the contract. Tomasz Adamek and his team
have made it clear that the only way they
would consider a rematch if there was "big
money and serious television on the
table", something that Steve understands
and accepts as Adamek is now the champion
and it is his prerogative. However, Steve
feels that the he deserves the opportunity
to win back his title and the fans deserve
the opportunity to see him and Adamek in
gladiatorial battle again. If you think
the same call or write to HBO and Showtime
and tell them.
For news on Steve 'USS' Cunningham -
www.usscunningham.com
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