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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 16
Shannon Briggs was knocked down three times in TKO loss following George Foreman victory

Shannon Briggs was knocked down three times in TKO loss following George Foreman victory

Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs is one of boxing’s greatest-ever knockout artists. With over 50 knockouts to his name, he possessed unique power. As a former world champion, Briggs had an impressive career which included plenty of memorable moments.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 31
Shannon Briggs names the hardest puncher he’s ever faced

Shannon Briggs names the hardest puncher he’s ever faced

Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs is one of the most devastating knockout artists of all time. The former world champion has been able to send many of his heavyweight foes crashing to the canvas over the course of his career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 18
Shannon Briggs landed massive KO with just one second left to win his second world title

Shannon Briggs landed massive KO with just one second left to win his second world title

Shannon Briggs destroyed Siarhei Liakhovich with just a single second left on the clock, to scale the heavyweight mountain. After his first world title victory against George Foreman was shrouded in controversy, with many fans believing he didn’t do enough to claim the win, ‘The Cannon’ was determined to prove the doubters wrong.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 24
Shannon Briggs rented a boat to sabotage elite heavyweight foe

Shannon Briggs rented a boat to sabotage elite heavyweight foe

Shannon Briggs retired with a record of 60-6-1, but it was some of his antics outside of the ring that make ‘The Cannon’ well-known. Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs was a WBO heavyweight champion known for his ruthless aggression and power.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 6
Shannon Briggs Targets Historic Klitschko Comeback Fight – ‘Let’s Go Champ’

Shannon Briggs Targets Historic Klitschko Comeback Fight – ‘Let’s Go Champ’

Shannon Briggs is eyeing a fight with Wladimir Klitschko amid speculation the latter could make a comeback.  Klitschko is a former unified heavyweight champion who has not boxed since getting stopped by Anthony Joshua.

Quinton Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs Called Off – ‘Never Been Legitimate In The First Place’

Quinton Jackson vs. Shannon Briggs Called Off – ‘Never Been Legitimate In The First Place’

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson’s fight with Shannon Briggs has been called off.  The fight was set to take place on June 1 in Qatar.

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / April 20, 2024

Mike Tyson Posts Video Shadowboxing with Shannon Briggs in NY Before Jake Paul Fight

Mike Tyson is hard at work preparing for his upcoming bout with Jake Paul. The former heavyweight champ posted a video of himself shadowboxing with Shannon…

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 28, 2024
Lennox Lewis vs. Shannon Briggs – A Tale of Triumph and Tenacity in Atlantic City

Lennox Lewis vs. Shannon Briggs – A Tale of Triumph and Tenacity in Atlantic City

On Saturday, March 28, 1998, Lennox Lewis met Shannon Briggs at the Boardwalk Convention Center, Atlantic City, looking to defend his WBC heavyweight title.

Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs Hop Aboard Veteran Boxing Bandwagon

Rampage Jackson and Shannon Briggs Hop Aboard Veteran Boxing Bandwagon

With the number of veteran fighters coming out of retirement and into the boxing ring, it’s surprising that a league hasn’t been formed. The latest two names set to have a heavyweight boxing match feel like they came out of a name generator.

Boxing News / MMA Sucka / February 1, 2024
Quinton Jackson to box Shannon Briggs in Qatar

Quinton Jackson to box Shannon Briggs in Qatar

Quinton Jackson is poised to face off against his long-time adversary, Shannon Briggs, in a much-anticipated boxing showdown scheduled for June 1 in Qatar.

Shannon Briggs Eyes a First-Round Knockout Against Rampage Jackson

Shannon Briggs Eyes a First-Round Knockout Against Rampage Jackson

Former UFC superstar Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson (38-14, 20 KOs) will make his boxing debut with an 8-round showdown against former WBO heavyweight title holder Shannon ‘The Cannon’  Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs) in Qatar in June.

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