Shannon Briggs was left sprawled out across the canvas after taking a huge blow.
In his career, the American made a reputation for his dynamite hands.
Briggs knocked out Siarhei Liakhovich with one second to go to become the WBO world heavyweight champion.
However, while he’s dished out his fair share of vicious blows, he’s had to take many big shots himself, with a particularly vicious punch sending him hurtling towards the floor.
WOW: Shannon Briggs feared for an opponent’s life after brutally knocking him out
Shannon Briggs got stopped by Darroll Wilson
On March 15, 1996, Shannon Briggs collided with Darroll Wilson inside the Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.
In the opening round, the underdog had to showcase toughness in abundance, as ‘The Cannon’ unleashed fearsome punches on his face.
By the second, the storm was beginning to fade, with Wilson finding openings of his own.
During the third round, ‘Doin’ Damage’ caught the favorite with a monstrous left hook that dropped him in devastating fashion.
Realizing Briggs was finished, the referee waved off the contest.
Shannon Briggs finished his fantastic career with a devastating first-round knockout blow
Briggs undoubtedly faced adversity throughout his career.
But it’s fair to say he had more ups than downs.
On many occasions, the New Yorker produced fantastic stoppages.
In a statement performance, Briggs landed a brutal knockout punch in his last fight.