IAmA Former 2x HeavyWeight Champion Boxer of the World Shannon Briggs, ask me anything.

Do you own a George Foreman grill?

I actually own 5. but i have a new real grill that i actually use.

What opponent were you most afraid to step in the ring with? (Cool AMA. Cheers.)

out of all the hw's, George Foreman hit the hardest.

What is Don King like in real life?

Just like all promoters. Last in the ring, first to get paid.

what is the biggest misconception about money/boxing in general/and the society around boxing that the average person doesnt get.

90% of the fighters live below the poverty line. there is only a few lucky ones.

I've heard that when an MLB slugger hits a homerun he already knows when he hits the ball, as he never feels the contact he just hears the crack. My question is, what does delivering a knockout feel like? Physically and Emotionally? Thanks for the great AMA!

boxing is a very tiring sport. towards the end of a match you really want it to end soon as soon as possible but with out losing or giving up. so when you deliver a good hit and you see the opponent start to go down it is a good feeling.

What do you think of mixed martial arts as a boxer?

totally different sport. like golf and basket ball. as a sport i like it.

What is your most memorable fight?

With my wife. ;)

Making Lennox Lewis run accross the ring and the bell saved him before i could knock him out.

Tore tendon in my arm in the first round against Vitali Klistcho and fought him with one arm for 12 rounds.

Who would you pick if Floyd fights Manny? Any reason why?

Manny

As an athlete with asthma, I understand the struggles you have to go through and I admire your dedication. I actually just got into Muay Thai kickboxing =)

-Would you say that asthma has helped or hindered your training?

-What helps keep you motivated?

Thanks for doing an AMA!

The asthma makes me train harder. Helping people keeps me motivated. and the money and the models. :)

In your proof picture, it looks like a classroom? What are you doing now? Attending school?

I am in my man ryan's office. http://i.imgur.com/LhjJa.jpg

who is the hardest puncher that you have faced?

are you worried that you possibly suffered brain damage during your career?

what was your worst boxing injury? thanks

George Foreman. Not worried about brain damage. Worst injury was broken ribs.

I just wanted to let you know that you really need a newly designed and coded website.

What do you think about UFC and MMA?

my 13 year old son made it. If you make me a better one I will use it.

Not bad for 13 at all. I wasnt trying to be rude. It loads really slow and it was hard for me to read any information about you.

i am serious. make me a new one. that goes out to everyone.

Challenge accepted.

You better make me something good.

Your wikipedia page indicates you rapped on the Fugees' album The Score. What song(s) did are you on?

And, uh, is Lauren Hill crazy or what?

song 10. Long time friend, great person.

Do you think someone could approach boxing as a hobby, or do you think you really have to dedicate yourself to the sport to get any benefit from it? (Other than the physical health benefits.)

Yes as a hobby and if you want to lose a few pounds. and learn self defense.

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yes.

What's it like to be on the receiving end of a very hard blow to the head? IE, do you ever forget what you're doing?

you can get a pretty good head ache from it. body shots hurt too. you may notice that there are only a few real strong contact hits. no not really.

Awesome AMA.

One of my life goals has been to be part of a boxer's posse as he walks into the ring. Preferably I would be holding the belt he is defending. How did you chose who would come to the ring with you? Do you choose the song or does the promoter/your manager etc.?

It depends. I have picked it, promoter has picked it, or manager.

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really great. and a relief that all my training got me to the top.

Whenever boxing comes up on ESPN its usually the analysts talking about it and not usually a current/former boxer. I would love to hear what you have to say about the whole Pacquiao vs. Mayweather thing. You think they should even fight anymore?

boxing is a sport, and us boxers lover our sport. so i wouldn't put a limited on how long we fight for, and who we fight. as long as the competition is good.

What would I want to look for in gym/trainer if I was wanting to get into boxing as a hobby?

everybody has different training methods. so what ever is most comfortable for you. once you learn some basics you may find your weaknesses and then find a trainer to help with those specifically.

Could you show me how to punch someone extremely hard?

well if you dont have any power in just your arm, you will need to throw some of your body weight behind it.

I try to use the heavy bag for building strength and as cardio for losing some weight too. Do you have any favorite combos or routines with the heavy bag that you think an amateur like me could use?

running, abs, and pushups in combination with hitting the bag. Rocky style.