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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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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.
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.
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.
Nov 12, 2023 · Former world heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs has named boxing legend George Foreman as the hardest puncher he has faced in the ring. Briggs gained a reputation for being a brutal fighter during his 24 years as a professional with 53 of his 60 wins coming by way of knockout.
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.
First coined as a motivational work out mantra by two-time heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs, "LET'S GO CHAMP!" has turned into an internet catch phrase used by both athletes and non-athletes.
510K Followers, 7,885 Following, 18K Posts - Shannon Briggs (@cannon_briggs) on Instagram: "The Two Time Heavyweight Champion of the World. There is a champion in all of us #LetsGoChamp".
Apr 11, 2023 · Shannon Briggs is a retired American boxer who has been in the professional boxing scene for over two decades. Throughout his career, Briggs has proven to be a formidable puncher and has left a lasting legacy in the heavyweight division.
