Sean Monaghan
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Real name | Sean Monaghan |
Nickname(s) | Seanie |
Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Reach | 72.5 in (184 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Long Beach, New York, U.S. | May 21, 1981
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 32 |
Wins | 29 |
Wins by KO | 17 |
Losses | 3 |
Sean Monaghan (born May 21, 1981) is an American professional boxer of Irish descent competing in the light-heavyweight division.
Background[]
Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer.[1] His parents are from County Meath, Ireland.[2]
Amateur career[]
Monaghan had about 15 amateur fights.
Before deciding to join the pro ranks, Monaghan competed in the 2009 New York Golden Gloves competition, losing at the final on points to Joe Smith Jr., at Madison Square Garden.[3]
Pro career[]
Monaghan made his professional debut in his hometown. He faced Simeon Trigueno. A body shot sent Trigueno down to a knee for an eight count. He beat the count but was dropped again by a straight right hand to the head and was saved by the bell to end the round. The ringside doctor put an end to the bout citing an injury. Monaghan was credited with a first round TKO.[4]
Monaghan scored a fifth round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011.[5]
On June 14 in front of a capacity crowd at NY's Roseland Ballroom, Monaghan became the new WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Champion with an 8th round TKO over Romaro Johnson[6]
Monaghan has been working on sharpening his technique with greater emphasis on speed, head movement and combination work as opposed to merely looking to land the devastating kill shot, although he still possesses a keen ability to score knockouts.[7]
Monaghan appeared on the undercard of the WBO featherweight championship fight between Orlando Salido and challenger Mikey Garcia at Madison Square Garden Theater on January 19, 2013 where he defeated Roger Cantrell by unanimous decision in an eight-round fight.[8]
On the April 13th Donaire-Rigondeaux undercard at The Radio City Music Hall Monaghan scored a first-round knockout of journeyman Dion Stanley (overhand right). This knockout propelled his career - convincing Top Rank Boxing's Bob Arum to sign the popular fighter.[9]
Professional boxing record[]
32 fights | 29 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 17 | 2 |
By decision | 12 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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32 | Loss | 29–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 0:23 | 9 Mar 2019 | ![]() |
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31 | Loss | 29–2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 3 Nov 2018 | ![]() |
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30 | Win | 29–1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 4 Nov 2017 | ![]() |
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29 | Loss | 28–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (10), 0:40 | 15 Jul 2017 | ![]() |
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28 | Win | 28–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 10 Dec 2016 | ![]() |
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27 | Win | 27–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10), 1:34 | 27 Feb 2016 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 26–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 16 Oct 2015 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight; Won vacant WBO NABO light-heavyweight title |
25 | Win | 25–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (10), 2:10 | 13 Jun 2015 | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 24–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 8 May 2015 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 23–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:52 | 13 Dec 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 14 Jun 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10), 2:25 | 12 Apr 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
20 | Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10), 2:51 | 25 Jan 2014 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:39 | 12 Oct 2013 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:51 | 13 Apr 2013 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 19 Jan 2013 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 24 Oct 2012 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:25 | 2 Aug 2012 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (10), 2:30 | 14 Jun 2012 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 17 Mar 2012 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 21 Jan 2012 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (4), 2:56 | 3 Dec 2011 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (6), 2:51 | 22 Oct 2011 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6), 0:54 | 1 Oct 2011 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:29 | 30 Jul 2011 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 29 Mar 2011 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | 12 Mar 2011 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4) | 9 Feb 2011 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:38 | 22 Oct 2010 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
MD | 4 | 6 Oct 2010 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:19 | 17 Jul 2010 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 3:00 | 21 May 2010 | ![]() |
References[]
- ^ Abramson, Mitch (28 January 2009). "Sean Monaghan cements Golden Gloves win on opening night". NY Daily News. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ New York Irish Arts
- ^ "New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champions RESULTS". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Paloka, Arben (21 May 2010). "Briggs smashes Alexander in less than a minute". 15 Rounds. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ Mwamba, Jay (16 November 2011). "Monaghan set for MSG return on Dec. 3". Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ^ Boxing 101,"The Magic of Broadway Boxing is Not Necessarily In The Ring", June 15, 2012
- ^ Boxing 101, "Irish Seanie Monaghan Is About To Rock, The Long Beach Army Salutes Him" January 16, 2013
- ^ Boxing 101,"Seanie Monaghan Shows Fighting Irish Spirit in Recent Victory", January 23, 2013
- ^ http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-seanie-monaghan-signing
External links[]
- 1981 births
- Living people
- American male boxers
- Light-heavyweight boxers
- American people of Irish descent