Shannon Briggs Quotes

Shannon Briggs

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 4, 1971

Some days, I didn't know how I was going to make it to the next morning.

Shannon Briggs

I got into boxing because I wanted to fight Tyson.

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I've been through a lot of ups and downs. But in the process, I won two heavyweight titles. Not many men can say that.

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I was 18-years-old hanging out with Mickey Rourke and Johnny Depp at Mickey's club Risk.

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The heavyweight boxing needs Shannon Briggs and boxing needs Shannon Briggs.

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I know there are certain powers who would rather have the champions be Eastern European because there's more money in it.

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If I don't knock out Lennox Lewis, I am going to beat the hell out of him.

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Sometimes, I think to myself, 'Damn, I don't speak as well as I used to.'

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We all know what this business can do to you... you end up walking on your heels.

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It was rough growing up but it was best for me, it's what made Shannon Briggs, it's who I am.

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I am from the ghetto.

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If the money is right, I will fight a bear.

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I got caught up in the whole celebrity thing, lost control at times.

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I'm superstitious about my hair. I don't like to cut it before big fights.

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My mother taught me right and wrong, and the right is the only way to go.

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I feel great about the boxing in South Florida.

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