Former WBO World Champion

Shannon Briggs, a former WBO world champion and feared puncher, is set to make a boxing comeback at the age of 51. Known for his 37 first-round knockouts during his prime, Briggs is confident that age is just a number and that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the ring.

Defeats to Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko

Briggs faced tough opponents in his career, including Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko. Lewis knocked him out in 1998, while Klitschko claimed victory over Briggs in 2010. Despite these losses, Briggs continued to box until 2016 and even expressed interest in fighting David Haye, but talks fell through.

Failed Drug Tests and Exhibition Matches

In 2017, Briggs was suspended for six months by the WBA after failing drug tests for high levels of testosterone. He also attempted to organize exhibition matches with boxing icon Mike Tyson and UFC legend Rampage Jackson, but those plans did not come to fruition.

Briggs Aims for World Title and Oldest Heavyweight Champ Record

Now, Briggs is determined to fight for the world title once more and potentially break George Foreman's record as the oldest heavyweight champion, which currently stands at 46. He plans to go on a ten-fight run to achieve his goal, but first aims to get back in shape and face real boxers.

"No Power Lost and I Can Still Take a Punch"

Briggs confidently asserts that he still possesses his knockout power and can take a punch despite his age. He believes that his resume speaks for itself and challenges anyone to step into the ring with him.

It remains to be seen who will be brave enough to accept the challenge and face off against the determined Shannon Briggs in his highly anticipated boxing comeback.