Comments Thread For: Shannon Briggs, Fres Oquendo Ordered To Reach Deal By WBA

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Former world champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs will face Puerto Rican contender Fres Oquendo for the vacant "regular" heavyweight title of the World Boxing Association (WBA), confirmed Nicaraguan consultant Ricardo Rizzo, who represents the company Heavyweight Factory - who are based in Florida.
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[anonymous2.0]

haha, this is such a joke I actually want to see it now

[Build That Wall]

Wait, Briggs is getting a title shot?

[SN!PER]

http://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-ranking

WBA WORLD CHAMPION: VACANT

[anonymous2.0]

Last time Fres Oquendo fought was in 07/2014 and per WBA website he was ranked 8th and now after two years of inactivity and not fighting he's ranked 5th, lol c'mon WBA

[KillaCamNZ]

Using paper titles to cover up the legal mess created by paper titles. Genius.

"We are actively trying to reduce the number of titles in play", they say..as they order a title fight between a guy who hasn't fought in two years, and a guy who hasn't fought anyone decent in longer.

[original zero]

People can dump on Briggs all they want, but that dude has overcome incredible obstacles in his life. His creativity in promoting himself the last few years has been incredible and LET'S GO CHAMP is inspiring people around the world.

I couldn't be happier for him that he's getting this opportunity. If the fight does end up in South Florida, I'll definitely make sure to be on press row for that one. Haven't covered a fight in 10 years or so, but I'd make an exception for this one.

[original zero]

Last time Fres Oquendo fought was in 07/2014 and per WBA website he was ranked 8th and now after two years of inactivity and not fighting he's ranked 5th, lol c'mon WBA

The WBA has no choice. They must give Oquendo a title shot. He won a ruling in federal court.

[original zero]

Using paper titles to cover up the legal mess created by paper titles. Genius.

"We are actively trying to reduce the number of titles in play", they say..as they order a title fight between a guy who hasn't fought in two years, and a guy who hasn't fought anyone decent in longer.

What choice do they have? They must give Oquendo a title shot.

[Robbie Barrett]

Wait, Briggs is getting a title shot?

Depends if you're willing to class a "regular" WBA title holder as a champ. I don't. The real WBA title will be on the line in the Joshua-Klitschko fight.