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Shannon Briggs Offers To Step In If Roy Jones Steps Out Of The Mike Tyson Fight

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by James Slater - Leave a comment

Shannon Briggs - A short while ago, Roy Jones admitted how he “might have made a mistake” in agreeing to fight Mike Tyson in their heavily hyped eight-round exhibition bout set for November (originally set for September but postponed). Fans don't know if Jones was merely attempting to add further interest and intrigue to the pay-per-view fight – Jones suggesting Tyson will come right at him at the sound of the opening bell – or if he really has got a case of cold feet.

A short while ago, Roy Jones admitted how he “might have made a mistake” in agreeing to fight Mike Tyson in their heavily hyped eight-round exhibition bout set for November … Read more

Shannon Briggs Adamant He And Mike Tyson Will Fight (in an exhibition bout)

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Former lineal heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs has not fought for four years (taking out Emilio Zarate in a round on a David Haye undercard on May 21 of 2016, to improve to 60-6-1 with 53 KO's) but the 48 year old insists he is not done yet. In fact, as has been picked up by numerous boxing websites and publications, Briggs is talking, very seriously, about fighting Mike Tyson.

Former lineal heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs has not fought for four years (taking out Emilio Zarate in a round on a David Haye undercard on May 21 of 2016, to … Read more

Shannon Briggs Signs Deal With BKFC

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Former two-time heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs announced this week how he has signed a deal with BKFC; Briggs being the latest big name boxer to go into the bare-knuckle ring.

Former two-time heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs announced this week how he has signed a deal with BKFC; Briggs being the latest big name boxer to go into the bare-knuckle ring. … Read more

“The Night Of The Young Heavyweights” Proved Memorable For A Few Reasons: Tua, Golota, Briggs

March 16, 2020March 15, 2020 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Briggs, who was seen by many as the next champ, was 25-0 when he entered the ring to face Darroll Wilson, a decent fighter who was unbeaten himself, having a couple of draws on his record. Briggs was forced to quit on his stool after three rounds. It was a big upset and an even bigger disappointment for the Brooklyn man. Briggs claimed he suffered an asthma attack and was unable to carry on. The two never had a rematch. Briggs did manage to regroup, later becoming the lineal champ by controversially decisioning George Foreman. Wilson was soon flattened by Tua, in a round, but he did later give guys like Ray Mercer (L10) and Oliver McCall (KOby4) decent fights.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 15th 1996. An exciting heavyweight card dubbed “Night Of The Young Heavyweights” took place on this day in 1996, and the three main events all … Read more

Shannon Briggs The Latest Big Name To Fancy His Chances At Bare-Knuckle Fighting

February 19, 2020February 17, 2020 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Former two-time heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs is the latest big name boxer to throw his hat into the bare-knuckle ring. Following Paulie Malignaggi and Randall Bailey (who never actually went through with his planned bare-knuckle debut last year), Briggs has expressed a real desire to try and fight without gloves.

Former two-time heavyweight champ Shannon Briggs is the latest big name boxer to throw his hat into the bare-knuckle ring. Following Paulie Malignaggi and Randall Bailey (who never actually went … Read more

Shannon Briggs STILL Calling Out David Haye, Says He Is Certain The Fight Will Happen

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Fans will no doubt recall how Shannon Briggs chased, called out and got into a war of words with David Haye. Briggs, who seemed desperate to fight Haye, even boxed on a Haye under-card to “prove” himself (this May 2016 win by the former lineal and WBO heavyweight champion being Briggs' most recent ring appearance). Haye instead fought Tony Bellew, twice, losing both bouts and then calling it quits on his career.

Fans will no doubt recall how Shannon Briggs chased, called out and got into a war of words with David Haye. Briggs, who seemed desperate to fight Haye, even boxed … Read more

Shannon Briggs Says He’s Set To Go Before The British Boxing Board Of Control, Aims To Secure A License To Box In The UK

March 27, 2019 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Shannon Briggs, no stranger to the UK, says the love and support he gets from British fight fans has inspired him to try to fight over here once again. Briggs, inactive since his quick win over Emilio Ezequiel Zarate in May of 2016, the fight taking place on a David Haye under-card in London, tells Sky Sports he is all set to sit down before the British Boxing Board of Control, his intention to secure a license to box in the UK.

Shannon Briggs, no stranger to the UK, says the love and support he gets from British fight fans has inspired him to try to fight over here once again. Briggs, … Read more

Welcome Back? “Retired” Fighters Who Just Might Return In 2019

January 2, 2019 by James Slater

Shannon Briggs - Fans love a comeback, a successful one anyway. Over the years, some great fighters have shown that age is indeed just a number as they have returned to the ring and regained at least some of their former glory. Guys like George Foreman (imagine, if you can, where Foreman would be placed in boxing history if he hadn't made his “foolish” and “dangerous” comeback in 1987), Sugar Ray Leonard and more recently Manny Pacquiao were able to roll back the years and reach the top once again.

Fans love a comeback, a successful one anyway. Over the years, some great fighters have shown that age is indeed just a number as they have returned to the ring … Read more