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Shannon Briggs, 53, Makes Epic Boxing Comeback!

5/10/2025

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Shannon Briggs, the charismatic former heavyweight champion, is making a thrilling comeback to the boxing ring on July 1 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a decade away. At 53, he’s ready to reignite his career, bringing his iconic catchphrase “Let’s go champ!” and a fierce knockout power that once earned him the lineal title from 1997 to 1998.

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Story summary

Shannon Briggs, the charismatic former heavyweight champion, is making a thrilling comeback to the boxing ring on July 1 in Nashville, Tennessee, after a decade away. At 53, he’s ready to reignite his career, bringing his iconic catchphrase “Let’s go champ!” and a fierce knockout power that once earned him the lineal title from 1997 to 1998.