Darren Cunningham III continues to work (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
When we first crossed paths with prospect Darren Cunningham III a few years back, he had yet to make his professional debut in the sport. Fast forward to today, and Cunningham is now officially a professional prospect, carrying a 7-0 record with three knockouts in the junior featherweight division.
Cunningham is actually promoted by his friend and fellow fighter Devin Haney (20-0, 13 KO’s), and last saw action this past September 28 in Temecula, CA, as he won a decision over Saul Eduardo Hernandez. In the main event of that evening, Haney won a 12-round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos.
During a recent swing through City Boxing Club in Las Vegas, we caught both Haney and Cunningham putting in some work ahead of their ring returns. Haney is slated for a January 11 return vs. unbeaten South African Xolisani Ndongeni and Cunningham will likely see action on the undercard.
If you check the video above you can see Haney watching closely, before his own sparring session, as Cunningham got busy with his own work. The 21-year old prospect from St. Louis has a nice boxing style that will likely take him far in the pros if he stays focused.
Stay tuned for more info on Cunningham’s next fight.
Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com