Shannon Briggs, a seasoned heavyweight boxer, recently shared insights into his career, particularly highlighting the toughest puncher he ever faced.
While Briggs had the opportunity to step into the ring with elite heavyweights like Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko, he reserved special praise for the legendary George Foreman, whom he deemed the hardest hitter.
In a candid conversation on the JAXXON Podcast, Briggs spoke highly of Foreman, describing him as “an amazing fighter, one of the greatest of all time.”
He recalled the intensity of being in the ring with Foreman, noting, “His presence, his jab, everything was like ‘damn’.”
Reflecting on their memorable encounter in 1997, Briggs vividly recounted the sheer force of Foreman’s punches, stating, “He hit me so hard I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t sleep for two weeks. He gave me vertigo, he was hitting hard.”
Despite the daunting challenge, Briggs managed to emerge victorious, securing a hard-fought win by majority decision.
This fight marked a significant milestone for Foreman, as it would be his final bout before retiring from professional boxing.
Briggs’ admiration for Foreman’s skill and power serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of boxing’s all-time greats.