Sean Monaghan
Sean Monaghan | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Sean Monaghan |
Nickname(s) | Irish Seanie |
Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight |
Height | 5' 11" |
Reach | 72.5 in (184 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Sean Monaghan August 21, 1981 Mineola, New York, U.S. |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 29 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 17 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Sean Monaghan is an American professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight division. He fights out of Long Beach, New York.
Background
Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer, where he worked assembling sidewalks and buildings.[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, at Madison Square Garden.
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.[3]
Monaghan scored a fifth round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden’s WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011.[4]
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[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
Professional record
28 Wins (17 Knockouts), 1 Losses, 0 Draws | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Venue and Location | Notes |
Win | 28-0 | Fernando Castaneda | UD | 10 | 2016-12-10 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska United States | |
Win | 27-0 | Janne Forsman | TKO | 5 | 2016-02-27 | Madison Square Garden, New York United States | |
Win | 26-0 | Donovan George | UD | 10 | 2015-10-16 | Aviator Sports Complex, New York United States | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 25-0 | Fulgencio Zuniga | TKO | 9 | 2015-06-13 | Madison Square Garden, New York United States | |
Win | 24-0 | Cleiton Conceicao | UD | 10 | 2015-05-08 | Prudential Center, Newark United States | |
Win | 23-0 | Daniel Regi | TKO | 3 | 2014-12-13 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas United States | Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 22-0 | Elvir Muriqi | UD | 10 | 2014-04-12 | Barclays Center, New York City United States | Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 21-0 | Joe McCreedy | TKO | 5 | 2014-04-12 | Madison Square Garden, New York United States | Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 20-0 | Matt Vanda | TKO | 1 | 2014-01-25 | Madison Square Garden, New York United States | Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 19-0 | Anthony Smith | TKO | 3 | 2013-10-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 18-0 | Dion Stanley | KO | 1 | 2013-04-13 | Radio City Music Hall, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 17-0 | Roger Cantrell | UD | 8 | 2013-01-19 | Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 16-0 | Rayco Saunders | UD | 10 | 2012-10-24 | Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title |
Win | 15-0 | George Armenta | TKO | 3 | 2012-08-02 | Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 14-0 | Romaro Johnson | TKO | 8 | 2012-06-14 | Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 13-0 | Eric Watkins | UD | 6 | 2012-03-17 | Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 12-0 | Billy Bailey | UD | 8 | 2012-01-21 | Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 11-0 | Santos Martinez | KO | 2 | 2011-12-03 | Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 10-0 | Anthony Pietrantonio | TKO | 5 | 2011-10-22 | WaMu Theater, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 9-0 | Kentrell Claiborne | TKO | 4 | 2011-10-01 | Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 8-0 | Brian Bernard | KO | 1 | 2011-07-30 | United States Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
Win | 7-0 | Michael Glenn | UD | 4 | 2011-03-29 | BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 6-0 | Billy Cunningham | UD | 4 | 2011-03-12 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 5-0 | Angel Gonzalez | TKO | 3 | 2011-02-09 | BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 4-0 | Nick Whiting | TKO | 2 | 2010-10-22 | Capitale, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 3-0 | Borngod Washington | MD | 4 | 2010-10-06 | BB King Blues Club & Grill, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 2-0 | Dennis Penelton | KO | 1 | 2010-07-17 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, in New York, New York, United States | |
Win | 1-0 | Simeon Trigueno | TKO | 1 | 2010-05-21 | Capitale, in New York, New York, United States | |
References
http://boxrec.com/boxer/536005 Uploaded 12-10-2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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