107 Quotes by Shannon Briggs

I have more power in the later rounds. People used to say I have no endurance; that I was only strong for three or four rounds. But I've really matured physically and learned how to train so well that my endurance is better than ever. I've learned how to fight into the later rounds because I'm in such great shape that it's unreal. I used to be afraid a fight would go into the later rounds, now I welcome it.

It would be great for the sport and the division. One title. One champion.

It's just a maturity, ... 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.

It's going great. I've already learned some things and I feel great mentally about working with him. I've been tightening up my defense and working on countering off my blocks; really sneaky, crafty stuff that, with my ability, will take me to another level.

This is inexcusable! I have Shannon in great shape. We were back in the gym three days after the Mercer fight. As a fighter and a trainer, I consider their maneuver little more than cowardly,

I'm not ripping and running the streets no more, hitting the clubs and all that. I'm wiser. I'm not a jitterbug anymore. I'm settled down.

I'm trying to sell. My goal is to bring boxing back. Win, lose or draw, I'm here to bring back the thrill.

In his day, I wouldn't have lasted a round with him. The man was a heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold-medal winner.

I have really changed the way I work out, ... What's come with maturity is that I've learned how to train. I have learned what works for me. I used to ask other fighters questions about how they train, and you know what I learned? I learned it's different for everybody. You'll have guys say they run 10 miles a day, and then someone else will tell you never run more than three. It's whatever floats your boat. I've learned what works for Shannon Briggs.