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About Shannon Briggs
American former professional boxer
Shannon Briggs is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2016. Nicknamed "the Cannon," he is known for winning the lineal heavyweight title from 1997 to 1998 and the WBO heavyweight title from 2006 to 2007. Briggs built his reputation on heavy punching and an aggressive style in the ring. His record included an 88.3% knockout-to-win rate, with 37 victories coming by first-round knockout.
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