Sean Monaghan

Sean Monaghan
Statistics
Real name Sean Monaghan
Nickname(s) Seanie
Weight(s) Light-heavyweight
Height 5’11”
Reach 72.5 in (184 cm)
Nationality American
Born Sean Monaghan
(1981-05-21) May 21, 1981
Long Beach, New York, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 30
Wins 29
Wins by KO 17
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests 0

Sean Monaghan is an Irish-American professional boxer competing in the light-heavyweight division.

Background

Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer, where he worked rearranging people's faces.[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
Loss28–1United States Marcus Browne TKO22017-07-15United States Nassau Coliseum, New York U.S.
Win28–0Mexico Fernando Castaneda UD102016-12-10United States CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska U.S.
Win27–0Finland Janne Forsman TKO52016-02-27United States Madison Square Garden, New York U.S.
Win26–0United States Donovan George UD102015-10-16United States Aviator Sports Complex, New York U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win25–0Colombia Fulgencio Zuniga TKO92015-06-13United States [Madison Square Garden, New York U.S.
Win24–0Brazil Cleiton Conceicao UD102015-05-08United States Prudential Center, Newark U.S.
Win23–0Hungary Daniel Regi TKO32014-12-13United States The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas U.S. Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win22–0Albania Elvir Muriqi UD102014-06-14United States Barclays Center, New York City U.S. Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win21–0United States Joe McCreedy TKO52014-04-12United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win20–0United States Matt Vanda TKO12014-01-25United States Madison Square Garden, New York U.S.]] Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win19–0United States Anthony Smith TKO32013-10-12United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win18–0United States Dion Stanley KO12013-04-13United States Radio City Music Hall, in New York, U.S.
Win17–0United States Roger Cantrell UD82013-01-19United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, U.S.
Win16–0United States Rayco Saunders UD102012-10-24United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win15–0United States George Armenta TKO32012-08-02United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, U.S.
Win14–0United States Romaro Johnson TKO82012-06-14United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, U.S.
Win13–0United States Eric Watkins UD62012-03-17United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, U.S.
Win12–0United States Billy Bailey UD82012-01-21United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, U.S.
Win11–0Puerto Rico Santos Martinez KO22011-12-03United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, U.S.
Win10–0United States Anthony Pietrantonio TKO52011-10-22United States WaMu Theater, in New York, U.S.
Win9–0United States Kentrell Claiborne TKO42011-10-01United States Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win8–0United States Brian Bernard KO12011-07-30 United States Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Win7–0United States Michael Glenn UD42011-03-29United States BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, U.S.
Win6–0United StatesBilly Cunningham UD42011-03-12United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win5–0United States Angel Gonzalez TKO32011-02-09United States BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, U.S.
Win4–0United States Nick Whiting TKO22010-10-22United States Capitale, in New York, New York, U.S.
Win3–0United States Borngod Washington MD42010-10-06United States BB King Blues Club & Grill, in New York, U.S.
Win2–0United States Dennis Penelton KO12010-07-17United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, in New York, U.S.
Win1–0United States Simeon Trigueno TKO12010-05-21United States Capitale, in New York, U.S.

References

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  1. ↑ Abramson, Mitch (28 January 2009). "Sean Monaghan cements Golden Gloves win on opening night". NY Daily News. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  2. ↑ New York Irish Arts
  3. ↑ Paloka, Arben (21 May 2010). "Briggs smashes Alexander in less than a minute". 15 Rounds. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  4. ↑ Mwamba, Jay (16 November 2011). "Monaghan set for MSG return on Dec. 3". Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  5. ↑ Boxing 101,"The Magic of Broadway Boxing is Not Necessarily In The Ring", June 15, 2012
  6. ↑ Boxing 101, "Irish Seanie Monaghan Is About To Rock, The Long Beach Army Salutes Him" January 16, 2013
  7. ↑ Boxing 101,"Seanie Monaghan Shows Fighting Irish Spirit in Recent Victory", January 23, 2013
  8. ↑ http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-seanie-monaghan-signing
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