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Steve Cunningham fighting for more than career against Amir Mansour

"It's been a roller-coaster," Cunningham said. "I wish God could take my heart out and give it to her. But I'm putting this on me. I have to do this for my
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Steve Cunningham fighting for more than career against Amir Mansour
Steve Cunningham fighting for more than career against Amir Mansour

"It's been a roller-coaster," Cunningham said. "I wish God could take my heart out and give it to her. But I'm putting this on me. I have to do this for my daughter. I feel if I can make as much money as I can, I can keep helping her. I have to win this fight. I need to win. My family, we need a win. Even if it doesn't turn out right, we are still going to be walking in faith."

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Chris Mannix
CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI’s “Open Floor” podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

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