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• Shannon Briggs Recalls Brutal Power of George Foreman

George Foreman will forever be remembered as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. He faced the very best, including Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. In the final fight of his career, Foreman lost a controversial decision to Shannon Briggs. Speaking on First Round TV, Briggs recently revealed just how hard Foreman could punch. Shannon Briggs Recalls Facing Big George Foreman in 1997 Briggs Re...2025
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• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Predicts Lennox Lewis vs Muhammad Ali: “Beats Them All”

has predicted a fight between his former foe and . Briggs fought Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title in 1998 but was stopped inside five rounds, just a year after outpointing George Foreman over 12 rounds, albeit a controversial decision. Within a year or so, Lewis had beaten Evander Holyfield to become the undisputed heavyweight […]...2025
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• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Hit Him Hardest: “Bone Breaking Power”

has revealed the biggest puncher that he ever faced. Briggs, who was known to have ‘packed a punch’ himself, fought on 68 occasions as a professional, picking up 60 victories along the way with 53 of these coming via knockout. He became the WBO heavyweight champion when he defeated Siarhei Liakhovich back in November 2006, […]...2025
• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Predicts Prime Holyfield vs Usyk: “He’s Different”

has assessed what would happen if were to fight . Usyk and Holyfield are in a select group of men who have been both undisputed cruiserweight champion and undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk completed the feat back in May 2024 when he first beat Tyson Fury, and after beating him again in their rematch, he most […]...2025
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• Shannon Briggs Says Only One Heavyweight In History Is As Great As Muhammad Ali

Shannon Briggs is a veteran heavyweight who has spanned different eras and thinks there is only one man who comes close to the quality of . Ali is known as ‘ The Greatest’ for his dominance in the ring, but also his work as an activist. He brought new levels of skill and sharp wit […]...2025
• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Wins Floyd Mayweather vs Roy Jones Jr

The tension between and continues to heat up. The retired American legends have been going back and forth on social media in recent weeks, beginning with Jones backing Sugar Ray Leonard in a fantasy fight against Floyd, and Floyd responding sneakily by posting a video of himself watching all of Jones’ knockout defeats. Jones has […]...2025
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• EXCLUSIVE: Promoter eyes Shannon Briggs vs Oliver McCall after July delay
World Boxing News can exclusively reveal that Shannon Briggs will no longer compete on July 1 following an injury suffered during preparations. Country Box promoter Jimmy Adams explained that, following confusion after WBN’s initial report, Briggs was no longer on the card, with no reason officially disclosed. WBN announced on June 30 that Evan Holyfield… The post EXCLUSIVE: Prom...2025
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• Evan Holyfield returns after heart surgery, replaces Shannon Briggs on July 1
Evan Holyfield will return to action on July 1 at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, as Shannon Briggs has moved off the card. The son of two-division legend Evander Holyfield underwent open-heart surgery to save his life and, subsequently, his career in 2023. ‘Yung Holy’ gets his comeback date after informing World Boxing… The post Evan Holyfield returns...2025
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• 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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• Teddy Atlas Says Former Heavyweight World Champion Was ‘Exposed’ In Defeat: “He’s Not The Same”

Teddy Atlas has been around the sport of boxing for around five decades, focusing on coaching after some amateur fights. He was an early part of Mike Tyson’s career, led Michael Moorer to the world heavyweight title and worked with big-punching Shannon Briggs. Atlas is now an active analyst and regularly offers his views on […]...2025
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• Mike Tyson ‘would grab his walking stick at 68 if offered $200m’
Mike Tyson would return to the ring in ten years if offered $200 million to fight despite losing to Jake Paul last month. That’s the view of former two-time heavyweight boxing champion Shannon Briggs, who name-dropped Tyson when discussing this weekend’s title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Shannon Briggs on Mike Tyson returning… The post Mike Tyson ‘wou...2024
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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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• Shannon Briggs Is Absolutely Certain Who Hit Harder Between George Foreman And Lennox Lewis

was famous for his heavyweight fire fights, winning 53 fights by knockout and being stopped just twice himself, once by . Briggs secured his shot at Lewis with a controversial win over George Foreman – a twelve round points decision which most felt Foreman deserved after out-landing and tiring the younger man. ‘Big’ George retired […]...2025
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• Shannon Briggs Sums Up Jake Paul’s Boxing Ability In Just 3 Words After Watching Mike Tyson Fight

helped train early in his boxing campaign. Recently, he watched him fight . Paul, 27, beat the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion comfortably on points when they faced off in Texas last month. The contest was an underwhelming affair with Tyson unable to do much past the first minute. The former YouTuber and gifted marketer […]...2024
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for July 1-5

Jack Catterall takes on Harlem Eubank, plus Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Shannon Briggs return to action this week! | Matchroom Boxing Jack Catterall takes on Harlem Eubank, plus Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Shannon Briggs return to action this week! Tuesday, July 1st TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm ET, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. 53 year old Shannon Briggs is the boxing! 25 year old Tristan McIn...2025
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• Shannon Briggs Makes Emphatic KO Prediction For Canelo vs Terence Crawford: “I’m Rarely Wrong”

and are just a few months away from their monumental showdown. The pound-for-pound stars will meet in an unconfirmed venue in the USA on Saturday September 13, with Canelo putting his undisputed super-middleweight championship at stake against Crawford. The fight was confirmed just moments after Canelo defeated former IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull in Riyadh […]...2025
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• 5 of the Greatest Boxers in Their 40s Ever

Boxers in their 40s, despite their age, have defied expectations, proving that age is just a number when it comes to stepping in the ring. From upset victories to winning world titles, these fighters have showcased incredible courage and skill. Much like choosing a no verification casino, these boxers didn’t follow the conventional path and made their own way, shocking the world. This list brings ...2025
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• George Foreman dies at 76

Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Legendary heavyweight George Foreman passed away today, surrounded by loved ones The boxing world lost one of its most iconic figures today, as the family of heavyweight great George Foreman announced on Instagram that “Big George” “peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.” View this post on Instagram ...2025
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• Reliving the Epic Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield Rematch: A Night of Undisputed Heavyweight History

On Saturday, May 18, Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) finally meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time all four heavyweight belts will be available since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in their rematch on November 13, 1999. At Big Fight Weekend, we felt it was only r...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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• 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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• Thurman calls out Crawford, takes shot at Spence: ‘My feet ain’t flat’
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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
• Shannon Briggs Announces Comeback – July 1st In Nashville vs. Deontay Wilder?
Shannon Briggs, at the age of 53, has announced his return to the ring. Briggs has announced ... continue Shannon Briggs Announces Comeback – July 1st In Nashville vs. Deontay Wilder? @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
• 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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• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Wins Floyd Mayweather vs Roy Jones Jr
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• Former Heavyweight Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Wins Prime Mike Tyson vs Prime Muhammad Ali

has shared his verdict on a fantasy showdown between and . Tyson and Ali are two of the greatest heavyweight’s to have ever laced up the gloves, proving their dominance throughout their respective prime years. Ali rose to fame during the early sixties, capturing world honours for the very first time in 1964 when he […]...2025
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• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Has No Doubt Who Wins Prime Mike Tyson vs Tyson Fury

Former heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs has little doubt how a fight between and his namesake would play out. Fantasy matchups always generate plenty of heated debate. Some come when boxers are active and hugely accomplished and therefore looking for an ultimate challenge to test themselves and ensure their legacy. At other times it’s inter-generational stars […]...2024
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• Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Gives Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Verdict: “He Can KO Him””

versus was originally scheduled to take place this month but an ulcer fare-up for Tyson has led to a rearranged date in November. While the former heavyweight champion of the world has been getting better, YouTuber turned professional fighter Paul has continued to build his record with another stoppage win. His most recent came over […]...2024
• ‘End it how you want to end it’: Shannon Briggs encourages Deontay Wilder, Adrien Broner to keep fighting

Shannon Briggs thinks both Deontay Wilder and Adrien Broner should continue their professional fighting careers. | Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Shannon Briggs shares his thoughts on a couple of recent losses from the faded stars. Shannon Briggs takes some time to talk to Fight Hype about a couple of boxing stars who have noticeably diminished over the years and who many believe shoul...2024
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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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