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• Best I Faced: Shannon Briggs

Big-punching Shannon Briggs was a touted amateur who, after turning professional, split a pair of fights with two of the greatest heavyweights of all time and became the lineal champion in the process. Later in his career, he scored a last-round, come-from-behind knockout to claim a world title. Briggs, who was an only child, was […] The post Best I Faced: Shannon Briggs appeared first on Th...2024
• Revisiting Entertaining Slugfest Between Lennox Lewis and Ray Mercer at Madison Square Garden

On May 10, 1996, Lennox Lewis was on a recovery mission after the shock defeat to Oliver McCall and faced granite chin Ray Mercer at Madison Square Garden in New York City on an event titled “One Big Night.” What transpired was a back-and-forth entertaining slugfest that saw the British fighter win by majority decision, with one judge scoring the bout 95-95 and the other two judges fav...2024
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• Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs in shirtless mock street brawl
Long-time New York rivals Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs engaged in a mock street brawl as fans cheered, watching the pair rough up for the first time. The heavyweight world champions, who never met in the ring, were long linked to a battle – even after retirement. Briggs has pursued ‘Iron’ Mike for many years… Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs in shirtless mock street braw...2024
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• 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. Briggs came into the fight following a controversial majority decision win over George Foreman. Lewis came into this bout having destroyed Andrew Golota in the first round. Lenox Lewis vs. Shannon Briggs Revisited Fight Night Recapped Lewis st...2024
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• Five of the Best Boxers From the 90s

The 1990s were undoubtedly a time of greatness for many boxers, with memorable bouts in several weight classes. At Big Fight Weekend, we have decided to pay homage to 5 of the best boxers from the 90s. Five Best Boxers From the 90s Best Boxers in the 90s: Roy Jones Jr Roy Jones Jr (66-10, 47 KOs) turned professional following a controversial loss in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. He was involved in many...2024
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• Shannon Briggs Vs. Rampage” Jackson Announced For June 1
This news will not please the purists, but fans of ‘fun fights’ might be forced ... read more Shannon Briggs Vs. Rampage” Jackson Announced For June 1 @ Boxing News 24/7...2024

• What Was George Foreman’s Record?
At Big Fight Weekend, we are looking forward to the release of the much anticipated George Foreman biopic, set to be released in theatres on April 28. In preparation for its opening, we decided to examine the fight record of the Texas-born heavyweight, including some memorable highlights. Big Fight Weekend Examines George Foreman’s Record https://twitter.com/trboxing/status/1646530876409360384 Geo...2023
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• Tag Team Boxing with Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs – no thanks
Heavyweight boxing would be in for a rude awakening if ex-WBO titleholder Shannon Briggs had his way with Mike Tyson. Top-division boxing is struggling to land big fights as it is. But if ‘Let’s Go Champ’ Briggs got his wish, it could be much worse. The former champion offered to be a tag-team partner of… Tag Team Boxing with Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs – no th...2023
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• The former heavyweight champ with the worst boxing idea ever
Heavyweight boxing would be in for a rude awakening if ex-WBO titleholder Shannon Briggs had his way. Top-division boxing is struggling to land big fights as it is. But if ‘Let’s Go Champ’ Briggs got his wish, it could be much worse. The former champion offered to be the tag-team partner of Mike Tyson in… The former heavyweight champ with the worst boxing idea ever The...2023
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• Thurman calls out Crawford, takes shot at Spence: ‘My feet ain’t flat’
Keith Thurman wants a crack at Terence Crawford, and took a shot at Errol Spence | Al Bello and Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images Keith Thurman wants a crack at Terence Crawford, and took a shot at Errol Spence Jr’s performance. Former welterweight titlist Keith Thurman was ringside to see Terence Crawford decimate Errol Spence Jr this past Saturday, and the veteran obviously had some thoughts on...2023
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• Thurman calls out Crawford, takes shot at Spence: ‘My feet ain’t flat’
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• Richard Vansiclen Planning To Bring “The Vibes” To Verona
Being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in Canastota, New York, is a dream for many boxers. About every year since 1997, the IBHOF have held a Hall of Fame Induction weekend scheduled over four days with many events. One event boxing fans look forward to is live boxing at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, roughly 20 minutes from the IBHOF. Past events have feat...2023
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• Tickets on Sale for AC Boxing Hall of Fame
Tickets are on sale for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 7th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 29th, Saturday September 30th, and Sunday October 1st, 2023 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The ACBHOF induction weekend commences at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday Septe...2023
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• 25 Years Ago: When Lennox Lewis and Shannon Briggs Slugged It Out
March 28, 1998 – Atlantic City Convention Center. Lennox Lewis, 32-1 and the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, met Shannon Briggs, ... more 25 Years Ago: When Lennox Lewis and Shannon Briggs Slugged It Out @ Boxing News 24/7...2023
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• Heavyweight Champion Making Comeback After 7 Years Out The Ring: “I’m Still An Animal”

A 51-year-old former champion has declared that he has ‘lost no power’ ahead of an apparent return to the ring. They say that power is the last thing to leave a boxer and that’s what Shannon Briggs will be hoping for should be step back into the ring after almost a decade out. Briggs hails […] The post Heavyweight Champion Making Comeback After 7 Years Out The Ring: “I’m Still An...2023
• Shannon Briggs Names The Heavyweight Who Hit Him So Hard He “Couldn’t Sleep For Weeks”

Former heavyweight world champion Shannon Briggs held a reputation as a serial knockout-artist throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. However, there is one man that turned the tables on ‘The Cannon’ and hit him so hard that he ‘couldn’t sleep for two weeks.’ Briggs retired in 2016 with a record of 60-6, including fifty-three wins […] The post Shannon Briggs Names The Heavyweight Wh...2023
• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Says Retired Legend Is Still The Face Of Boxing

Former heavyweight world champion Shannon Briggs has named his ‘face of boxing’ – and it’s a fighter who has been retired for some time. Briggs is not officially retried himself despite being in his fifties and still has hopes of facing MMA fighter Rampage sometime soon. He hasn’t fought professionally since 2016 but came up […] The post Former Heavyweight Champ...2023
• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Makes Emphatic Dubois-Miller Prediction

Former WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs has predicted the reported December 23 undercard clash between Daniel Dubois and Jarrell Miller. The fight is expected to be one of many heavyweight encounters on the Saudi Arabia bill that will also feature Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. Dubois will be looking to bounce back from a […] The post Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs M...2023
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• In This Corner Podcast: Shannon Briggs talks comeback; Spence-Peterson preview
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• Teddy Atlas Says If He Was Training Heavyweight He’d Be World Champion: “Wasted Talent”

Teddy Atlas believes a heavyweight will prove to be something of a wasted talent that could have been a world champion had he been training him earlier in his career. The American has worked with the likes of Mike Tyson, Shannon Briggs and Michael Moorer – a two-time heavyweight champion under his guidance. As the […] The post Teddy Atlas Says If He Was Training Heavyweight He’d ...2023
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• Thurman calls out Crawford, takes shot at Spence: ‘My feet ain’t flat’
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• Richard Vansiclen Planning To Bring “The Vibes” To Verona
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• Tickets on Sale for AC Boxing Hall of Fame
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