Shannon Briggs names the hardest puncher he’s ever faced

Shannon Briggs says George Foreman is the hardest puncher he’s faced despite age

Speaking to This is 50, Briggs began to reminisce on his huge outing against Foreman in Atlantic City.

Briggs would take on the legend ‘Big George’ in November 1997, just over three years after Foreman made history against Michael Moorer.

Despite Foreman being 48 years old on the night of the fight, Briggs said that the legend was the hardest puncher he’s ever faced. “To be honest with you man, he’s the hardest hitter I’ve ever faced. I kid you not.”

Briggs bested Foreman when the pair fought, winning via majority decision.

The outing would be the final appearance from Foreman as a professional.

Shannon Briggs’ final career loss came in 2010

In 2010, Briggs would get another opportunity to become a world heavyweight champion, as he took on Klitschko.

Facing the Ukrainian in Germany, Briggs, 38, had a professional record of 51-5-1, while the defending champion was 39 with a 40-2 record.

In what was a completely dominant performance, Klitschko retained his WBC World Heavyweight title via unanimous decision. Briggs would win the following nine fights of his career, but would not reclaim a world title.

However, Briggs called out Wladimir Klitschko in 2024, the brother of Vitali, to try and get revenge for his 2010 loss.