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Shannon Briggs Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Shannon Briggs Biography

Shannon Briggs is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 4, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. New York Golden Gloves and United States champion and silver medalist at the 1991 Pan American Games.

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Pan American Games (heavyweight), Havana, Cuba, August 1991:

U.S. Olympic Festival (heavyweight), Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 1991:

He was earlier married to Alana Wilson.

NameShannon Briggs
First NameShannon
Last NameBriggs
OccupationBoxer
BirthdayDecember 4
Birth Year1971
Place of BirthBrooklyn
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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United States National Championships (heavyweight), Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 1991:

Shannon Briggs Net Worth

Shannon Briggs is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shannon Briggs's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started training in the Jimmy O’Pharrow’s Starrett City Boxing Club in Brooklyn at the age of 17.

Additionally, the actor and has been in films such as Bad Boys II and The Wackness.

Shannon Briggs (born December 4, 1971) is an American professional boxer. A veteran of the sport since 1992, he has held a world heavyweight championship twice, including the lineal title from 1997 to 1998, and the WBO title from 2006 to 2007. Briggs is known for his formidable punching power, possessing an 88.3% knockout-to-win ratio, with 37 knockout wins in the first round. Undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis stated in 2015 that Briggs had the fastest hands and best punching power of any opponent he ever faced. He holds notable wins over heavyweight champions; George Foreman, Ray Mercer and Siarhei Liakhovich.

Net Worth$10 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBoxer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Coached by James O’Farrell, Briggs got his start at the Starrett City Boxing Club. Briggs competed mainly in heavyweight division (201 lbs,) he became New York City Golden Gloves champion, New York State Champion, National P.A.L. Champion and finished second at the Pan American Games in 1991, stepping into the finals on several byes, thus gaining a silver medal already without a single fight, though losing the final to Félix Savón. In 1992 he became the United States Amateur Champion. Along with two national titles in heavyweight was the winner of the 1991 Daily News Golden Gloves superheavyweight title. By December 1991 he was ranked third nationally in his class.

Briggs began his career in 1992 and was undefeated in his first 25 fights, and was trained by Teddy Atlas. He suffered his first loss when he was knocked out in three rounds by undefeated Darroll Wilson in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1996. The fight was broadcast on HBO and was a showcase of young heavyweight fighters.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shannon Briggs height 6 ft 4 in Shannon weight 118 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 4 in
Weight118 kg
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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National Golden Gloves (heavyweight), Des Moines, Iowa, May 1991:

Olympic Trials (heavyweight), Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 1992:

Who is Shannon Briggs Dating?

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Briggs aimed to get a shot at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, but quit from the national olympic trials over a hand injury.

Top Facts about Shannon Briggs

  1. Shannon Briggs is a retired American heavyweight boxer.
  2. He was born on December 4, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York.
  3. Briggs won the WBO heavyweight title in 1997.
  4. He has a professional record of 60 wins and 6 losses.
  5. Briggs is known for his powerful punching ability and knockout victories.
  6. He made his acting debut in the movie “Bad Boys II” (2003).
  7. In recent years, Briggs has become known for his social media presence and catchphrase “Let’s Go Champ!”
  8. He has struggled with mental health issues throughout his career.
  9. Briggs has been involved in several controversies, including failed drug tests and suspension from boxing.
  10. Despite these setbacks, he remains a popular figure among boxing fans and continues to inspire others with his resilience and determination.

Facts & Trivia

Shannon Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shannon Briggs celebrates birthday on December 4 of every year.

United States National Championships (heavyweight), Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 1992:

What did Shannon Briggs test positive for?

Shannon Briggs tests positive for increased testosterone level; Fres Oquendo fight to be canceled. Former two-time heavyweight world titleholder Shannon Briggs has tested positive for dramatically increased levels of testosterone, which will force his vacant title bout against Fres Oquendo to be canceled.

Who defeated Shannon Briggs?

BoxerGeorge ForemanShannon Briggs
HometownHouston, TexasBrooklyn, New York
Pre-fight record76–429–1
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight260 lb (118 kg)227 lb (103 kg)

What happened to Shannon Briggs?

Briggs, who was facially swollen in quite horrific fashion at the end of the most one-sided heavyweight title fight since the tragic Larry Holmes-Muhammad Ali affair from 30 years before, suffered a broken left orbital bone, a broken nose and a torn left biceps.

Why is Shannon Briggs not training Logan Paul?

Briggs reiterated on training the Youtuber during the inception of his boxing days. He even accused Logan Paul of being disrespectful, and this is principally why Briggs wants to pipe down the young gun. The former boxer didn’t like the ‘Maverick’s notion to compete with someone with vast weight class difference.

Who has most first round knockouts?

Tyrone BrunsonStatistics
NationalityAmerican
BornJanuary 29, 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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