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Shannon Briggs (born December 4, 1971) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1992 and 2016. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title from 2006 to 2007.
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Aug 27, 2023 · Even among the contrasting group of boxing legends, Shannon Briggs is just something else. The last gangster of that glorious era had been altering jawlines since the early nineties, scored a...
Born on December 4, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, Shannon Briggs is a bruising heavyweight who fought some of the biggest names in the sport over a career that spanned decades. He came from humble beginnings and had a difficult childhood, spending some of it homeless.
Shannon Briggs reached a defining moment in his career on November 22, 1997, when he faced the legendary George Foreman for the lineal world heavyweight championship. Selected as the most credible and challenging opponent for Foreman, Briggs brought a unique blend of power and hand speed to the bout.
Jul 24, 1992 · Shannon Briggs (born December 4, 1971) is an American former professional boxer. He has held a world heavyweight championship twice, including the lineal title from 1997 to 1998, and the WBO title from 2006 to 2007.
Oct 19, 2017 · The six-month exile that has left Shannon Briggs in the wilderness has done nothing to dent his relentless positivity, writes James Dielhenn.
Aug 28, 2023 · Former two-time heavyweight champion Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs) was a recent honorary guest of MLB’s Miami Marlins. Briggs is a native of Brownsville, New York, but has lived in South Florida for the last 20 years.
Apr 15, 2007 · Shannon Briggs Says Nyet. By Carlo Rotella. April 15, 2007. “The Russian domination of the heavyweight title is finis, over and done,” Shannon Briggs declared in an open letter last fall.
Briggs was medically disqualified because of a hand injury. 1992-02-29. Javier Alvarez. 14 11 0. Broadmoor Arena, Colorado Springs. W-PTS. event bout wiki. 1992 U.S. Championships Final 91kg/201lbs (Score: 39-27). Briggs reportedly had 36 bouts with this win, so likely a 31-5 record.
