Comments Thread For: Shannon Briggs Destroys Rob Calloway in One

[MOTHER DUCKER]

Either Klitschko ends Briggs in 6 much like Lewis did..

This joker robbed a 39 year old Foreman for god sake!!

Didn't he fight last week lol?

How about fighting someone like Arreola, Adamek etc rather then these bums

[TheGreatA]

I bet thats what hes banking on. he did this sort of thing before, and ended up getting a title shot against Liakhovich, didnt he?

that was one awful fight, that he did amazingly win. Briggs might be big and muscular, but man his stamina and punch output are terrible.

...this is some surprising news though, beating guys within a week. He knows how to work the system at least.

It's exactly what he's doing right now, fighting easy opponents and waiting for a title shot without facing a good opponent. That's what he has done for his whole career and he got lucky against Foreman and Liakhovich.

His best effort to me is still his fight against Lewis, where he knew what he had to do to win and gave it a shot.

[BoxerDood]

Looks like Briggs is trying to pass Harry Greb's record of most wins lol

[BostonGuy]

I wish Shannon Briggs the best, I've always thought that he had good potential but ruined it with poor stamina (I don't buy the asthma excuse, I have asthma and the best thing for it is....exercising). I think if Briggs get into relatively good shape and beat a few notable opponents then, he's a viable title defense for Wlad. Actually I just want to see Wlad KO his ass!...
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MERCEDES-BENZ 500

[paul750]

Briggs, a multi-time heavyweight champion, now moves on in his quest to reclaim the division’s top prize. With three victories since April, he plans to stay busy over the coming months. “My promoter Greg Cohen has a great plan for me. I’m fighting in June. I’m fighting in July. I may get August off if I’m lucky although he’s cracking the whip. If I get August off I’ll come back in September, hopefully at the Garden.”

Cohen, who is the founder and CEO of The Empire Sports and Entertainment Inc. management group and has been with Briggs throughout his career said, “Late September at Madison Square Garden against Vinny Maddalone is what we’re looking for. Then after that, we want the title.”

Which champion would he like to challenge first? “Somebody with the last name Klitschko,” said Briggs.

If given the chance, Calloway thinks Briggs has a shot at being champion again. “I think Shannon will always have an opportunity because he has such great power. He’ll have the opportunity to beat one of the top guys such as one of the Klitschkos or David Haye because he does have great power. I don’t know if he’ll be able to, but I think his power gives him a shot at beating any of them.” *F.i.g.h.t.n.e.w.s.com*

[TheGreatA]

Briggs, a multi-time heavyweight champion, now moves on in his quest to reclaim the division’s top prize. With three victories since April, he plans to stay busy over the coming months. “My promoter Greg Cohen has a great plan for me. I’m fighting in June. I’m fighting in July. I may get August off if I’m lucky although he’s cracking the whip. If I get August off I’ll come back in September, hopefully at the Garden.”

Cohen, who is the founder and CEO of The Empire Sports and Entertainment Inc. management group and has been with Briggs throughout his career said, “Late September at Madison Square Garden against Vinny Maddalone is what we’re looking for. Then after that, we want the title.”

Which champion would he like to challenge first? “Somebody with the last name Klitschko,” said Briggs.

If given the chance, Calloway thinks Briggs has a shot at being champion again. “I think Shannon will always have an opportunity because he has such great power. He’ll have the opportunity to beat one of the top guys such as one of the Klitschkos or David Haye because he does have great power. I don’t know if he’ll be able to, but I think his power gives him a shot at beating any of them.” *F.i.g.h.t.n.e.w.s.com*

What a joke. If anyone gives him a title shot off a win over Maddalone, I'll put the blame on the champion. Briggs has gotten away with fighting mediocre opponents in order to be given a title shot too many times.

[Pirao]

What a joke. If anyone gives him a title shot off a win over Maddalone, I'll put the blame on the champion. Briggs has gotten away with fighting mediocre opponents in order to be given a title shot too many times.

Yep, beating Madalone in no way qualifies you for a title shot. He should beat someone relevant if he wants a title shot: Thompson, Arreola, Chambers, Dimitrenko... even Tua. In fact I think he should fight Tua, loser retires.

[The Gambler1981]

Briggs always had good power, I really don't look for to much from him but he will get his chance to see if his power will come through for him (who knowsthat may work out against Haye or Wlad but that would IMO be a sad day for boxing).

[paul750]

Yeah, I agree. Beating Maddalone in nowhere near good enough. He'd maybe be OK as his next opponent, but to suggest that beating him warrants a title shot is laughable. He needs to beat someone better.

[Boxing Scene]

Everyone's forgetting this guy is a caught cheater, he tested positive for a banned substance late last year.