Fres Oquendo: record, next fight and profile →
According to Vladimir "Krasivyy" Hryunov, manager of Russian heavyweight contender Alexander Ustinov, a showdown with Fres Oquendo for the vacant "regular" title of the World Boxing Association (WBA) is possibly going to land on October 2 in Baku.
Vladimir Hryunov, manager of the mandatory challenger to the "regular" World Boxing Association heavyweight title - Alexander Ustinov of Russia - says the WBA is expected to issue an order this week - to resolve the confusion with the "regular" belt. The sanctioning body had previously ordered Shannon Briggs and Fres Oquendo to square off for the vacant WBA "regular" belt - with the winner having to make an immediate mandatory defense against Ustinov.
During Thursday's press conference in Panama offered by the World Boxing Association, sanctioning body president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza was questioned by journalists regarding his vision of a possible cross-sports boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor.
Earlier today ESPN.com stated that Shannon Briggs failed a random urine test for dramatically elevated levels of testosterone. The 45-year-old Briggs and the 44-year-old Oquendo have been tested regularly by VADA, the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, for their WBA heavyweight championship match.
Shannon Briggs has failed a performance-enhancement drug test that should jeopardize his June 3 heavyweight title fight against Fres Oquendo. A report posted Sunday afternoon by ESPN.com stated Briggs failed a random urine test for dramatically elevated levels of testosterone. The 45-year-old Briggs and the 44-year-old Oquendo have been tested regularly by VADA, the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, for their WBA heavyweight championship match.
Shannon Briggs kept his shirt on and his mouth shut for as long as he could Tuesday. When he heard former heavyweight champion and friend Chris Byrd praising him during a press conference, Briggs sprung out of his seat, took off his shirt and launched into a tirade directed at Fres Oquendo. Briggs will oppose Oquendo for the vacant WBA world heavyweight title June 3 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Briggs vs. Oquendo Photos Gallery Press Conference - HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Two-time world heavyweight champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs and three-time title challenger Fres Oquendo will battle for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Backyard Brawl: Briggs vs. Oquendo taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Two-time world heavyweight champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs and three-time title challenger Fres Oquendo will battle for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Backyard Brawl: Briggs vs. Oquendo taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Shannon Briggs will get a shot at a portion of the world heavyweight title later this year. The 45-year-old two-time heavyweight champion confirmed the fight against Fres Oquendo, for the vacant WBA ‘regular’ belt, on social media on Thursday.
Pensacola, FL—Square Ring Promotions and Hitz Entertainment Corporation announced today that they have reached an agreement for the Fres Oquendo vs. Shannon Briggs fight for the WBA World Heavyweight Championship.