Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
Cunningham had the IBF title because it had been stripped from Bell, who was the unified lineal champ, before losing to Mormek who subsequently lost to Haye.

Haye was the lineal cruiser champ, THE man, just like Tyson Fury currently is in the heavyweight division despite not having all the belts.
Cunningham beat a defending champion to win the belt then defended it by knocking out Huck. Thats why Haye didnt want it.