Shannon Briggs (born December 4, 1971) is an American former professional boxer, actor, and social media personality from Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for being the two-time heavyweight champion of the world in 1997 and 1998.
The boxer also won the WBO title from 2006 to 2007. Also, Briggs fought his first boxing match against John Basil Jackson on July 24, 1992 in Catskill, New York, USA.
According to Lifestylepedia, he possessed an 88.3% knockout to win ratio. He has a record of 37 first round knockout wins. Shannon’s notable wins are Ray Mercer, George Foreman and Siarhei Liakhovich.
Early life, profile and estate
The 47-year-old boxer began his amateur career at the Starrett City Boxing Club and was trained by James O’Farrell. During that period, Shannon became a New York City Golden Gloves Champion and a PAL National Champion.
Subsequently, he launched his professional career in 1992 and went undefeated in his first 25 fights. His first loss came when Briggs was knocked out by the undefeated Darroll Wilson in three rounds.
The event took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1996. Additionally, he participated in several major tournaments such as George Foreman, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, and many more.
As an actor, Shannon made his debut with a film titled “Bad Boys II” for a supporting role of a Haitian gang member. Later, he starred in movies like Transporter 2 (as Max), Three Days to Vegas (as Security Guard), and The Wackness (as Bodyguard #1).
Some of her television appearances are New York Undercover, Naked Sport, Trina: The Making of a Diamond Princess, and Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith. From her wealth, Shannon Briggs amassed a net worth of $10 million US dollars, as of 2019.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Shannon Briggs. |
| Nickname | The Canon. |
| Profession | Former professional boxer and actor. |
| Famous for | it remained the world heavyweight championship twice. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 47 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | December 4, 1971. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Brooklyn, New York, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | Afro-American. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Sagittarius. |
| At home | Brooklyn, New York, United States. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cannon_briggs/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/thecannonbriggs Facebook : — |
| Career | |
| Debut | Movie : Bad Boys II (2003, as a member of a Haitian gang). TV Shows – Naked Sport (1993, as himself). Boxing match: against John Basil Jackson on July 24, 1992 Catskill, New York, USA. |
| List of movies/TV shows | 1. Bad Boys II. 2. Carrier 2. 3. The crazy. 4. Three days to Las Vegas. 5. Naked sport. 6. New York undercover. 7. Trina: The Making of a Diamond Princess. 8. Frankly with Stephen A. Smith. |
| pesos) | Heavyweight. |
| Attain | 80 inches (203 cm). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 3″ . Centimeters: 193cm . Meters: 1.93 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 119 kg . Pounds: 262 pounds . |
| bicep size | 18 |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 46-34-40. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 12 |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Hair color | Dark brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Name not available. Mom : |
| Brothers | Unknown. |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Not revealed by the boxer. |
| Girlfriend | none. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Allan Wilson. |
| Son | N/A |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | High school graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | Will update. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Samuel L. Jackson. Actress: Sandra Bullock. |
| dream vacation destination | London. |
| Favorite color | White. |
| I love to do | Music and Travel. |
| Favorite food | Continental cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $10 million US dollars (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shannon Briggs
- Shannon Briggs was born to a father and a mother on December 4, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Therefore, her age is 47 years old, as of 2018.
- He faced many financial problems and was homeless for a period of his childhood.
- According to the source, the boxer’s (name not available) mother passed away due to a heroin overdose on December 4, 1996.
- During his childhood, Briggs was inspired by Mike Tyson (former American professional boxer). He even saw it when the boxer was just 12 years old in Bristol Park, Brooklyn, New York.
- In addition, the former boxer began his training at Jimmy O’Pharrow’s Starrett City Boxing Club.
- Shannon Briggs has an impressive height of 6 ft 3 in (193 m tall) with a muscular build. She weighs around 262 pounds (119 kg).
- He also suffered from asthma in his youth.
- As of the relationship, Briggs married his wife “Alana Wilson.” But we have no information about where they got married, the date of their marriage and the place.
- On Instagram, he has a decent following with more than 326,000 followers. He entertains his fans by uploading his daily lifestyle, boxing clips, behind the scenes, photos of friends and family, and much more.