Shannon Briggs hit with six month ban by WBA; but he can fight again after November 13

Former two-time claimant of a heavyweight title Shannon Briggs has been hit with a six month ban by the WBA, for failing a drugs test back in June; this event putting to bed his scheduled title fight with Fres Oquendo (a fight that might have seen Briggs make history, on paper at least, and seen him become a “three-time” champ).

The ban, which will expire on November 13 of this year, is a pretty soft … Read Article