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03-24-2004, 09:12 AM
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Briggs Readying For K-1 Debut
By Michael Afromowitz
muaythaimes@aol.com
Before he showcases his fighting skills before martial arts fight fans in Las Vegas, Nevada, former linear heavyweight boxing champion, Shannon Briggs, will venture to Saitama, Japan to make his K-1 fighting debut during the March 27th K-1 “World Grand Prix” in the Saitama Super Arena.
“This is like a dream come true for me and an opportunity for me to showcase my talent in a contact sport with a whole different fanbase,” said the 32-year-old, dreadlocked fighter whose opponent has yet to be announced by K-1’s front office. “Now, it’s time to just show them what type of damage I can do and I’ve been training hard to do that.”
At 6 feet 4 inches tall and 240 pounds, Briggs is known to pack a powerful punch. 33 of his 39 wins in the boxing ring have come by way of knockout. His finest stand came on November 22, 1997 when he earned a majority judges’ decision over legend George Foreman in Atlantic City, New Jersey. “I’ve been focusing on my kicks and my Muay Thai boxing during training, but I’m gonna try and knock some of these guys out with my fists because that’s my strength,” said Briggs, whose tear through the ranks in boxing’s most heralded weight class during the late ‘90’s earned him appearances in the likes of Sports Illustrated and best-selling urban culture magazine, Vibe. “I think those guys know that so I really got to be careful to defend against their kicks and go for the knockout. Hopefully, their chins won’t be able to stand up to a pro boxer’s punch.”
Originally from Brooklyn, New York’s Brownsville section, Briggs relocated to South Florida some time ago where he linked up with local martial arts fight crew, American Top Team. Thanks to the squad’s trainers and fighters, many of which have been making a significant impact in professional martial arts fighting, the boxer has beefed up his arsenal to include Muay Thai kicks and knee strikes.
While Briggs’ appearance in Japan will take place more than a month before that in Sin City, K-1’s North American fanbase has been hot about a possible matchup between Briggs and longtime mixed martial arts fan favorite, David “Tank” Abbott, during the Friday, April 30th K-1 “Battle At The Bellagio II” Pay-Per-View card. Negotiations, however, are still being carried out between K-1 executives and management for both fighters.
from www.k-1usa.net
Briggs Readying For K-1 Debut
By Michael Afromowitz
muaythaimes@aol.com
Before he showcases his fighting skills before martial arts fight fans in Las Vegas, Nevada, former linear heavyweight boxing champion, Shannon Briggs, will venture to Saitama, Japan to make his K-1 fighting debut during the March 27th K-1 “World Grand Prix” in the Saitama Super Arena.
“This is like a dream come true for me and an opportunity for me to showcase my talent in a contact sport with a whole different fanbase,” said the 32-year-old, dreadlocked fighter whose opponent has yet to be announced by K-1’s front office. “Now, it’s time to just show them what type of damage I can do and I’ve been training hard to do that.”
At 6 feet 4 inches tall and 240 pounds, Briggs is known to pack a powerful punch. 33 of his 39 wins in the boxing ring have come by way of knockout. His finest stand came on November 22, 1997 when he earned a majority judges’ decision over legend George Foreman in Atlantic City, New Jersey. “I’ve been focusing on my kicks and my Muay Thai boxing during training, but I’m gonna try and knock some of these guys out with my fists because that’s my strength,” said Briggs, whose tear through the ranks in boxing’s most heralded weight class during the late ‘90’s earned him appearances in the likes of Sports Illustrated and best-selling urban culture magazine, Vibe. “I think those guys know that so I really got to be careful to defend against their kicks and go for the knockout. Hopefully, their chins won’t be able to stand up to a pro boxer’s punch.”
Originally from Brooklyn, New York’s Brownsville section, Briggs relocated to South Florida some time ago where he linked up with local martial arts fight crew, American Top Team. Thanks to the squad’s trainers and fighters, many of which have been making a significant impact in professional martial arts fighting, the boxer has beefed up his arsenal to include Muay Thai kicks and knee strikes.
While Briggs’ appearance in Japan will take place more than a month before that in Sin City, K-1’s North American fanbase has been hot about a possible matchup between Briggs and longtime mixed martial arts fan favorite, David “Tank” Abbott, during the Friday, April 30th K-1 “Battle At The Bellagio II” Pay-Per-View card. Negotiations, however, are still being carried out between K-1 executives and management for both fighters.
from www.k-1usa.net