Former IBF Cruiserweight king Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham praised Ola ‘Kryptonite’ Afolabi for his stunning ninth round knockout of former WBO cruiserweight Champion Enzo ‘Big Mac’ Maccarinelli on Saturday to take the Interim WBO title.
Cunningham, who had offered to be Maccarinelli’s opponent for this fight, was clearly impressed by Afolabi’s win. “What a great win for Ola, I wish him the best against Ramirez," said Cunningham.
"Being a world champion is something that every boxer aspires to do, but a very select few actually get that title. I was blessed to hold the IBF Cruiserweight title for two years and I'm going to get it back and then go after the other belts and prove that I am the best cruiserweight in the world.
"I have my work cut out for me, but I am ready. I'm sticking with my plan two time in '09".
The IBF Cruiserweight title eliminator bout between former IBF champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, and former WBC champion, Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite, will be held in St Louis, Missouri later this year. The winner earns the right to face current IBF Champion Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek later in 2009.
Promoter Don King is expected to announce the venue and the date for Cunningham vs. Braithwaite in the near future.
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