Shannon Briggs

Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs (born December 4, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American heavyweight boxer and actor. Raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Briggs was homeless for a period in his childhood. Eventually he went on to live with an aunt in East New York, Brooklyn. At age 17, Briggs began training at Jimmy Farrow's Starrett City Gym. Briggs became New York City Golden Goves champion, New York State Champion, National P.A.L. Champion and f... more

Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs (born December 4, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American heavyweight boxer and actor. Raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Briggs was homeless for a period in his childhood. Eventually he went on to live with an aunt in East New York, Brooklyn. At age 17, Briggs began training at Jimmy Farrow's Starrett City Gym. Briggs became New York City Golden Goves champion, New York State Champion, National P.A.L. Champion and finished second place as a Heavyweight at the Panamerican Games in 1991, losing the final to Felix Savon. In 1992 he became the United States Amateur Champion. Briggs began his career in 1992 and was undefeated in his first 25 fights. He suffered his first loss when he was knocked out 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. Following the loss, Briggs defeated George Foreman for the lineal world heavyweight championship and then... less