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Frank Mir Sees Victory In Lasting Six Rounds Against Steve Cunningham

MirFrank Mir is only looking at the positives. The former UFC heavyweight champion made his professional boxing debut when he took on Steve Cunningham at the Triller Fight Club event last night in Atlanta, Georgia. Although he was naturally outclassed and controlled by Cunningham for much of the fight, he did have his moments. And […]

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Frank Mir is only looking at the positives.

The former UFC heavyweight champion made his professional boxing debut when he took on Steve Cunningham at the Triller Fight Club event last night in Atlanta, Georgia.

Although he was naturally outclassed and controlled by Cunningham for much of the fight, he did have his moments. And of course, he was never knocked out as he made the full six rounds.

That, in itself, is a victory for the 41-year-old Mir.

“It is a victory,” Mir told MMA Junkie after the fight. “Honestly, my ultimate goal was to get a six-round decision. But if you said knock him out in 30 seconds or get a six-round decision where you boxed really well, I preferred that one. It sounds like maybe a defeatist mindset, but I think real martial artists understand it’s about the journey and not the destination. That means more to me and my overall life than catching somebody in 15 seconds.

“… I actually feel pretty good about it. I felt that honestly, I won the first two or three rounds. … In my mind, if I know I can hang with a boxer for two or three rounds and win those rounds. Had that been an MMA fight, then I win the fight. That would carry over to my MMA career. That’s really what I am, is a mixed martial artist. It’s (about) looking to always push myself.”

As for the future, Mir wants to compete against Cunningham again whether it’s in boxing, bare knuckle or in mixed martial arts. But after he gets some pointers from him first, that is.

“If Steve would’ve taken me up on (bare-knuckle), yeah, absolutely,” Mir added. “Before, I’m going to actually see if I can pick his brain and seek out what mistakes I made so he can make me a better fighter if he’s willing to do that.

“I think I was asked if we wanted to do an MMA fight. Obviously, I said yes to that. But I don’t think he would say yes to that.”

What do you think is next for Mir?

Steve Cunningham Outpoints Frank Mir – Triller Fight Club Highlights

Steve CunninghamFormer cruiserweight world champion, Steve Cunningham, made a winning return to the ring when he faced former UFC champion, Frank Mir, on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren. Check out the highlights.

Steve Cunningham

Former cruiserweight world champion, Steve Cunningham, made a winning return to the ring when he faced former UFC champion, Frank Mir, on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren.

Check out the highlights.

Antonio Tarver Out, Frank Mir Will Face Steve Cunningham On April 17

Antonio TarverAntonio Tarver has failed to obtain a boxing license ahead of his scheduled fight with former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir. The former light-heavyweight champion was set to face off against Mir on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren which will take place in Atlanta on April 17. However, the 52-year-old did not […]

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Antonio Tarver has failed to obtain a boxing license ahead of his scheduled fight with former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.

The former light-heavyweight champion was set to face off against Mir on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren which will take place in Atlanta on April 17.

However, the 52-year-old did not meet the requirements to compete according to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission’s Executive Director Matt Woodruff.

Speaking to ESPN, Woodruff revealed Tarver failed to obtain a license based on a state bylaw relating to his age. The Georgia code states that anyone 50 years or older must have participated in at least 10 pro fights in the immediately preceding 10 years, “including at least four professional matches or contests of boxing in the immediately preceding four years.”

Tarver has competed just five times in the last 10 years. ‘The Magic Man’ retired six years ago after drawing with Steve Cunningham who is now thought to be stepping in to fight Mir next month.

Mir hasn’t fought in MMA since October 2019, and it doesn’t seem like he plans to return to the sport anytime soon. The heavyweight legend recently revealed he is trying to extend his competitive career by experimenting with new sports. Mir will make his boxing debut on April 17 if his bout against Cunningham is approved.

Who do you think is a tougher fight for Frank Mir? Antonio Tarver or Steve Cunningham?

Andrew Tabiti vs. Steve Cunningham

Tabiti has really made a name for himself in the recent past by defeating fighters such as Keith Tapia and Quantis Grave. Both tapia and Grave were unbeaten and looked unbeatable up until that point. Tabiti is trying to make his way up the ranks in the cruiserweight division and his next obstacle in the […]

Tabiti has really made a name for himself in the recent past by defeating fighters such as Keith Tapia and Quantis Grave. Both tapia and Grave were unbeaten and looked unbeatable up until that point. Tabiti is trying to make his way up the ranks in the cruiserweight division and his next obstacle in the way is none other than Steve Cunningham. As an amateur, Tabiti had an absolutely amazing start to his career with staggering ten successive knockouts in his first ten fights. However, it is safe to say that Tabiti has not yet come up against someone like Cunningham in terms of experience.  Is the 27- year – old going to be up to the challenge or will he succumb to the experience that Steve Cunnigham brings with him.

In an interview, Tabiti stated that it is going to take more than just physical fitness and athleticism to take down a veteran like Steve Cunningham. However, he is positive that he is going to be able to get the better of the experienced fighter come August 26th and has asked fans to expect a great fight in which he will come out victorious.

Cunningham, on the other hand has a professional record of 29 – 8 – 1, and of his 28 wins, 13 of them have been through knock outs. Furthermore, his only loss came when he actually went up a weight division and fought in the heavyweight category. He is a multiple time champion who has won the cruiserweight title twice. The first time, back in 2006, he beat KrysztofGlowacki in April of 2016 to initially win the championship. Again, in 2010, he was crowned champion when he was able to win over Troy Ross in a fight that went five rounds in.

Cunningham is excited to face off against a young prospect and prove that age is only a number. In terms, of prediction, this is going to be a tough one to call, but Cunningham might have too much ring time for Tabiti and should be able to win the competition, albeit, it may be a close call.  We will go with Cunningham by unanimous decision.

Andrew Tabiti vs. Steve Cunningham

Tabiti has really made a name for himself in the recent past by defeating fighters such as Keith Tapia and Quantis Grave. Both tapia and Grave were unbeaten and looked unbeatable up until that point. Tabiti is trying to make his way up the ranks in the cruiserweight division and his next obstacle in the […]

Tabiti has really made a name for himself in the recent past by defeating fighters such as Keith Tapia and Quantis Grave. Both tapia and Grave were unbeaten and looked unbeatable up until that point. Tabiti is trying to make his way up the ranks in the cruiserweight division and his next obstacle in the way is none other than Steve Cunningham. As an amateur, Tabiti had an absolutely amazing start to his career with staggering ten successive knockouts in his first ten fights. However, it is safe to say that Tabiti has not yet come up against someone like Cunningham in terms of experience.  Is the 27- year – old going to be up to the challenge or will he succumb to the experience that Steve Cunnigham brings with him.

In an interview, Tabiti stated that it is going to take more than just physical fitness and athleticism to take down a veteran like Steve Cunningham. However, he is positive that he is going to be able to get the better of the experienced fighter come August 26th and has asked fans to expect a great fight in which he will come out victorious.

Cunningham, on the other hand has a professional record of 29 – 8 – 1, and of his 28 wins, 13 of them have been through knock outs. Furthermore, his only loss came when he actually went up a weight division and fought in the heavyweight category. He is a multiple time champion who has won the cruiserweight title twice. The first time, back in 2006, he beat KrysztofGlowacki in April of 2016 to initially win the championship. Again, in 2010, he was crowned champion when he was able to win over Troy Ross in a fight that went five rounds in.

Cunningham is excited to face off against a young prospect and prove that age is only a number. In terms, of prediction, this is going to be a tough one to call, but Cunningham might have too much ring time for Tabiti and should be able to win the competition, albeit, it may be a close call.  We will go with Cunningham by unanimous decision.