NEWARK, N.J. — Five-time world champion Antonio Tarver fought to a 12-round draw with former cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham in a lackluster heavyweight contender bout Friday night at the Prudential Center.

Judge John McKaie scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Cunningham (28-7-1), with Cunningham getting the last two rounds. Judge Robin Taylor had it 115-114 in favor of the 46-year-old Tarver (31-6-1, 22 KOs) and referee John Steward had it even at 114-114, causing the draw.

Taylor and Stewart had Tarver winning the final four rounds.