Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs

Shannon Briggs is back. Just 25 years old in 1997 when he decisioned all-time-great George Foreman for the linear heavyweight championship of the world, Briggs says that at 33, he is finally ready to reach his full potential as a fighter. "It's just a maturity," explains Briggs of his rebirth as a serious contender. "I felt like it was time to rededicate myself. I'm a big fan of classic boxing and when people think of me 100 years from now, I hope they say I really changed my career around to reach greatness." Since rededicating himself, Briggs has gone 7-0 with all 7 by knockout. Multi-talented and charismatic, Briggs has the exciting style and charismatic personality to capture the public's imagination and renew interest in the flagging heavyweight division."

Briggs grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the same section of Brooklyn that produced fellow former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe. In addition to being a sought-after model, the multi-talented Briggs has also flourished in several areas of entertainment.

Briggs has adorned the pages of major magazines like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Top Model, Details, Vibe and The Source. He has also enjoyed several supporting roles on both the large and small screens. He guest starred in an episode of "New York Undercover", and has appeared in the box office hit "Bad Boys II" - in which he plays a Haitian mob boss opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. He is currently appearing on the big screen in the nationally released "Transporter II", and will soon appear in "Retirement" with Rip Torn and Peter Faulk (Columbo).

Briggs also has solid experience in the realm of radio, rapping on the Fugees' multi-platinum album "The Score" and making several memorable appearances on the nationally syndicated "Howard Stern Radio Show". He has also worked in sports broadcasting, providing commentary opposite Larry Michaels for the popular cable boxing and music series "Thunderbox", as well as the successful Ballroom Boxing.