Best fights of Shannon Briggs
Over 24 years as a professional, Shannon Briggs has compiled a 60-6-1 (53) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shannon Briggs KOs Siarhei Liakhovich
On November 4, 2006 Shannon Briggs fought Siarhei Liakhovich for the WBO heavyweight title. Briggs was 34 years old with a record of 47-4-1, and Liakhovich was 30 with a record of 23-1. Briggs was on a 11-fight winning streak and Liakhovich was on a 7-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Siarhei Liakhovich via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Shannon Briggs KOs Ray Mercer
On August 26, 2005 Shannon Briggs faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. Briggs was 33 years old with a record of 42-4-1, and Mercer was 44 with a record of 34-5-1. Briggs was on a 6-fight winning streak and Mercer was on a 4-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Ray Mercer via KO in the 7th round.
3. Shannon Briggs loses to Vitali Klitschko via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2010 Shannon Briggs fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title. Briggs was 38 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Klitschko was 39 with a record of 40-2. Briggs was on a 3-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Briggs lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Klitschko.
4. Shannon Briggs draws with Francois Botha
On August 7, 1999 Shannon Briggs faced Francois Botha in a heavyweight bout. Briggs was 27 years old with a record of 31-2, and Botha was 30 with a record of 39-2. Briggs was coming off a win, while Botha was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a majority decision.
5. Shannon Briggs KOs Luciano Zolyone in 11 seconds
On December 10, 2005 Shannon Briggs fought Luciano Zolyone for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX heavyweight title. Briggs was 34 years old with a record of 44-4-1, and Zolyone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 8-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Luciano Zolyone via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Shannon Briggs KOs John Sargent in 17 seconds
On July 19, 2003 Shannon Briggs fought John Sargent for the vacant IBU heavyweight title. Briggs was 31 years old with a record of 37-4-1, and Sargent was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was coming off a win. Briggs stopped John Sargent via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Shannon Briggs KOs Dicky Ryan
On March 18, 2006 Shannon Briggs fought Dicky Ryan for the vacant WBA-NABA and WBO-NABO heavyweight titles. Briggs was 34 years old with a record of 45-4-1, and Ryan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 9-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Dicky Ryan via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Shannon Briggs KOs Demetrice King
On March 3, 2005 Shannon Briggs faced Demetrice King in a heavyweight bout. Briggs was 33 years old with a record of 40-4-1, and King was 20 with a record of 7-5. Briggs was on a 4-fight winning streak and King was coming off a win. Briggs stopped Demetrice King via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Shannon Briggs KOs Rafael Pedro in 28 seconds
On April 13, 2010 Shannon Briggs fought Rafael Pedro for the vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title. Briggs was 38 years old with a record of 48-5-1, and Pedro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs stopped Rafael Pedro via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Shannon Briggs KOs Brian Scott
On November 26, 2005 Shannon Briggs faced Brian Scott. Briggs was 33 years old with a record of 43-4-1, and Scott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 7-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Brian Scott via KO in the 1st round.