#875 - Shannon Briggs
Shannon Briggs is an American professional boxer. A twenty-year veteran of the sport, he held the lineal heavyweight title from 1997 to 1998, and the WBO heavyweight title from 2006 to 2007.
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Key Takeaways
Authenticity in social media helps connect with audiences.
Briggs highlights the importance of being genuine to foster engagement.
Diet and mental health are closely linked.
His personal transformation underscores the significance of nutrition in well-being.
Resilience is crucial in overcoming life's obstacles.
The speaker's journey from homelessness to championship demonstrates the power of perseverance.
The impact of mentorship can shape one's career.
Teddy Atlas's mentorship was pivotal in the speaker's boxing success and personal growth.
Boxing served as a refuge during times of homelessness and despair.
It highlights how sports can provide stability and purpose in chaotic lives.
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Episode Timestamps
Shannon Briggs Discusses Reinventing Himself Through Social Media
- Shannon Briggs emphasizes the power of authenticity in social media presence.
- He shares his struggles with depression and the impact of diet on health.
- Briggs reflects on his boxing career and the pressure of expectations.
Overcoming Adversity: A Champion's Journey in Boxing
- The speaker reflects on their challenging upbringing and homelessness.
- Mentorship from Teddy Atlas significantly influenced their boxing career.
- A journey of resilience led to becoming a two-time heavyweight champion.
From Homelessness to Boxing Success: A Champion's Journey
- The boxer shares struggles with homelessness before finding boxing as an escape.
- A pivotal moment involved receiving financial support from boxing promoter Shelly Finkel.
- Personal transformation came with family, health decisions, and renewed dedication to boxing.
Shannon Briggs Discusses Overcoming Adversity and Returning to Boxing
- Briggs emphasizes positivity and resilience despite past struggles with mental health.
- He shares experiences of support from fans and notable figures like Snoop Dogg.
- The conversation highlights the challenges of securing fights in boxing today.
Overcoming Asthma: A Champion's Journey to Health
- Asthma attacks are debilitating, causing panic and fear in daily life.
- A healthy diet and lifestyle changes dramatically improved the speaker's condition.
- Social media played a vital role in sharing the speaker's personal journey.
Boxing Comeback: Insights from a Heavyweight Champion
- The importance of training smarter and balancing efforts in boxing is emphasized.
- Muhammad Ali's legacy continues to influence boxers in their careers.
- Personal struggles with health and training are shared by the heavyweight champion.
Strength Conditioning's Impact on Boxing and Personal Journey
- Strength conditioning has transformed boxing, with early adopters like Holyfield leading the way.
- CBD use has significantly impacted mental health and training recovery for athletes.
- The importance of positive messaging and personal development is emphasized in the boxing community.
Boxing's Cultural Impact and Personal Journey of a Champion
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of inspiring children through boxing.
- Boxing's political issues and fighter management are discussed as challenges.
- Personal stories reveal the emotional connection to boxing and community.
Shannon Briggs Reflects on Personal Growth and Identity
- Briggs discusses how cutting his hair transformed his public persona.
- He emphasizes the importance of a positive mental and physical diet.
- Briggs shares insights on resilience and the impact of negativity.
Mental and Physical Diet Impact on Wellbeing
- The importance of a positive mental diet to avoid negativity's effects.
- Personal experiences highlight the connection between mental state and physical health.
- The role of supportive relationships in maintaining motivation and purpose.
People Mentioned
Shannon Briggs
Two-time Heavyweight Champion, Boxer, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer, Professional Boxer, Professional boxer, Motivational speaker
Teddy Atlas
Boxing Trainer, Motivator
Shelly Finkel
Boxing Promoter
Snoop Dogg
Musician, Influencer
Michael Bisping
UFC Middleweight Champion
David Haye
Boxer
Craig Brown
Influencer, Social Media Manager
Muhammad Ali
Boxing legend
Mike Tyson
Former heavyweight champion
Trevor Bryant
Boxer
Dr. Buck
Chinese medicine doctor
Evander Holyfield
Former heavyweight champion
Shannon Cannon
Boxer, Motivational Speaker
Places Mentioned
Miami
City
Roscoe's
Restaurant
Notable Quotes
"I'm finally like, I'm trying tough guy I'm boxer. I'm am."
Discussing his journey of self-acceptance and authenticity.
"War sugar. Yeah. say war sugar. I'm totally destroys you, man."
Talking about the detrimental effects of sugar on health.
"I was, like, open publicly, like, saying think in."
Discussing the pressures and expectations he faced as a boxer.
"I'm now free. Everyone's type fighter."
Reflecting on his growth and current mindset as a fighter.
"Boxing saved you. ran back boxing. business. made this, made that."
Discussing how boxing provided a pathway out of hardship.