Tougher than nails, Shannon Dallas Hall is an actress, professional boxer, martial artist and bodybuilder hailing from America. The first ever Toughwoman Champion, Dallas is an all round fitness aficionado and tv personality. Impressing viewers worldwide on the popular game show American Gladiators, Hall, known as ‘Dallas’ is a formidable character in the action based athleticism that is so popular with viewers worldwide. Not only that, Hall shows her athletic finesse in the IFBA Boxing League, beating opponents throughout the 90’s.
With a passion for fitness, this personable bodybuilder made the elite cut for American Gladiators in 1993. Soon after defeating fellow athlete ZAP for the Alumni Special, Hall was starting to make a mark within fitness circles as well as game show television – winning the Fitness America California Pageant in 1993. Hall didn’t stop there, and was in fact just getting started, winning the 1996 Detroit Toughwoman contest including the $10,000 prize and a professional boxing contract that would prove to be the start of something very special.
Hall isn’t just talented with her fists, showing clear potential after winning the Wushu Unlimited Martial Arts Tournament in Florida after a short, brief introduction from San Shou legend Kung Lee, not taking long to reach the pinnacle of multi-talented power sports. Hall showed fluent consistency and growth in all areas which she involved herself in, winning another Toughwoman in 1998 winning the IFBA Platinum Division Belt and boxing professionally in Madison Square Garden – a true testament to the devotion and talent of Hall.