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Former heavyweight champion Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs) is again making it clear why a fight between he and ring legend Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) should happen. Briggs was responding to what he feels is hesitancy on the part of former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (66-9, 47 KOs) to face Tyson in November.
“I personally don’t think a lot of people want to see Tyson vs ‘Little Roy,'” said Briggs. “A matchup between Mike and I makes a lot more sense for many reasons. Think of what the build-up leading up to the fight would be like. We are both from the same neighborhood mean streets. It would be the battle of Brooklyn!
“What heavyweight champion in history has more first round KOs than me? You already know Mike is going to bring it from the opening bell. Neither of us would run so zero possibilities of anything less than an explosive fight.
“There are so many people going through such a tough time in our country right now. So many protests and social movements going on. This would be a much-needed relief in a positive, entertaining way.
“Let’s let the fans decide with a poll. Who would you’d rather see fight Mike Tyson? Me or Roy?” LETS GO CHAMP!”
Deal is done…It’s Roy getting in the ring.
Briggs would bring more excitement to the table. Briggs I think is still in decent shape n hits a lot harder than jones. Overall much bigger physically than jones. Briggs would bring much more power n may knock tyson out if they go at it for real. Tyson n his people will stick with jones n keep it a safe fight. Tyson not a sure win against jones but it’s a lot safer than getting hit clean by Briggs.
Briggs could disappear tomorrow and I wouldn’t even remember he existed.
I have never been impressed with Briggs, his boxing skills, his personality, his presence. He is quite forgettable in my view. I have never cared for fighters who feel they must loudly self-promote to make up for their sub-par skills and underwhelming performances. Not interested in hype.
I don’t even care to see a 50-something Tyson in the ring nor a 50-something Jones in the ring. Absolutely zero interest in a 40-something Briggs.
“Briggs could disappear tomorrow and I wouldn’t even remember he existed.”
Wouldn’t you remember posting that?
Fletch from Chevy Chase? Loved those movies…
“Briggs could disappear tomorrow and I wouldn’t even remember he existed.”
sure many could say the same for you. lmao
Briggs is entertaining and brings color to the sport. He didnt beat all the top guys but give credit where its due.
Rather watch Charles Bronson fights in Hard Times, 1975 film for you youngsters. Or read the newest book on Harry Greb. More bang for the buck.
Let’s go champ!
I always thought Briggs had Jumping Frenchmen of Maine disorder from his constant chanting of “Let’s Go Champ!” or he skipped out on his daily Adderall regimen. LOL….
Briggs, please stay retired, find more hobbies and watch young heavyweights find a path to glory.
Briggs always ran his mouth to sell himself off for fights much like a car salesman selling the clunker of the week. Yes, agreed, he needs to call it a day.
Everyone knows Briggs Tyson is the one to make. Both speed size and knock out power in both hands. No brainer
I rather see Tyson vs Jones or Briggs than the crap Mayweather is pulling fighting the youtuber guy SMDH
I would have been more stoked if it had been a real heavyweight like Briggs rather than Jones Jr who is a natural light heavyweight and has been knocked out quite a few times. But that’s just me…
It’s not a fight. It’s an exhibition.
Michael, you are right…….
Where is the nobody option?
Tyson is not ready for Briggs.
I know we all like Tyson and he was and exciting but the reality is that he has not won a meaningful fight in 30 yrs!
It would be a cakewalk for Briggs. We all know it, don’t let a 30 sec video clip sway you!
Tyson vs. Jones must have an under card, lets put the big mouth of Briggs in there with Holyfield, then winners face each other.
Briggs wins
Briggs should face the mirror and see his state.
Edi, lol, very creative point.
Briggs eh… I remember him in K1 – I expected him to move over to MMA. Tyson V Brock Lesnar would be a better substitute to RJJ.
Shannon still desperate to for a free big $ match, chased Klitscko around for years trying to get a free million dollar fight he didn’t deserve or earn by getting back into the top 10. Thankfully Vladamir whom im sure whould have loved to KO him decided it was better not to give him what he really wanted, a farsical free payday. With his age now getting on and on, he now sees he can possibly fit in here with roy or mike for the $ with more talk, hopefully gets ignored again
It would be ugly, Tyson would get koed or quit!
I KNOW IT’S A DONE DEAL AND ROY IS IN.. BUT I’D RATHER SEE BRIGGS FIGHT… NOW THAT WOULD BE WORTH THE BUY… TYSON FIGHTING ROY IS LIKE A BULLY AT SCHOOL… ROY ONLY WANTS TO FIGHT TYSON AND NOBODY ELSE ANYWAY AND HAS ABOUT AS MUCH CHANCE IN A REAL FIGHT AS A SCREEN IN A SUBMARINE….
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It would make more sense to put Briggs in there. He would definitely be seeking to get Tyson out of there just as much as Tyson wants him out of there. RJJ is too small but the fight has already been signs so……