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Robert Shannon was born on 11 November, 1962 in Seattle, Washington, US, is an American boxer. Discover Robert Shannon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

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Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 11 November 1962
Birthday 11 November
Birthplace Seattle, Washington, US
Nationality United Kingdom

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Robert Shannon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, Robert Shannon height is 5 ft 5 in and Weight Super bantamweight.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 5 in
Weight Super bantamweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Robert Shannon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Shannon worth at the age of 61 years old? Robert Shannon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Robert Shannon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Boxer

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1962

Robert Edward Shannon (born November 11, 1962) is an American former professional boxer.

Shannon, who had a white mother and black father, started fighting in the streets as a young boy in Seattle's predominantly black Central District where he found kids who would start fights with him because he was white.

He later moved to Lynnwood, Washington, where he continued to get into fights, this time with white kids who fought him because he was black.

After beating up one kid, he was invited to a gym where he began boxing at the age of 12.

He would capture a national junior championship at 15 and a world junior championship at the age of 16.

1980

Shannon qualified for the 1980 Olympic games as a 17-year-old at 106 pounds, but did not compete due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott.

1984

He also qualified for the Olympics in 1984 at 119 pounds, but was eliminated in the third bout against Sung-Kil Moon of South Korea.

He was the only member of the 1984 USA Olympics boxing team who did not win a medal.

Shannon's amateur record was 124–27.

Shannon turned professional in 1984 and was undefeated in his first 15 fights before losing a split decision to future champion Greg Richardson in 1986.

The following year Shannon lost to future champ Jose Sanabria and his career began to slide.

1990

He retired from the sport in 1990 later worked as a barber and a boxing trainer at his own gym.

2007

In 2007, he received one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.