Comments Thread For: Let it go, Champ: Shannon Briggs, 53, is the latest heavyweight refusing to give up

[lilacp]

Shannon Briggs has a George Foreman-esque record, meaning he has damned near put everyone to sleep that he's ever fought, and has only lost a handful of times

Briggs wishes he accomplished half of what Foreman did, comparing Big George with Briggs is insulting to one of the best heavyweights boxers ever. Hell, a 48-year old Foreman beat Briggs decisively; Big George was robbed that night. What elite names did Briggs ever knock out? Contrary to Foreman, Briggs was unable to put world class fighters to sleep. Not saying he wasn't fun to watch, but he lacked the stamina to compete with the best boxers of his generation.

[archiemoore1]

Briggs wishes he accomplished half of what Foreman did, comparing Big George with Briggs is insulting to one of the best heavyweights boxers ever. Hell, a 48-year old Foreman beat Briggs decisively; Big George was robbed that night. What elite names did Briggs ever knock out? Contrary to Foreman, Briggs was unable to put world class fighters to sleep. Not saying he wasn't fun to watch, but he lacked the stamina to compete with the best boxers of his generation.

Damned near whoever Shannon fought, went to sleep. I get your point though. I didn't say he fought the same level of competition George did, just that his KO % is very high and he also fought a lot of pro fights, compared to many modern heavyweights. The fact that he was able to do as much as he did, while having asthma, says a lot about who he was. He's definitely cut from a tough, old school cloth

[Ulver]

Briggs was almost KILLED by Dr Eisenfaust, Vitali Klitschko, who literally broke Briggs' face and hospitalized him for two weeks.....