Louis Monaco

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Louis Monaco
Born
Louis Monaco

(1968-04-28) April 28, 1968 (age 57)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Facelifter
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins16
Wins by KO8
Losses39
Draws5
No contests0

Louis "The Facelifter" Monaco (born April 28, 1968) is a professional boxer in the heavyweight division and the former CAM (Canadian American Mexican) heavyweight champion. Nicknamed "The Facelifter," Monaco is a clubfighter who fought several significant fighters of his era including world champions Buster Douglas, Trevor Berbick, Vitali Klitschko, Lamon Brewster, Peter McNeeley , Michael Dokes, and Eric Esch. [1]

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Early life

Monaco turned pro in 1995 at the age of twenty-seven, after a professional bodybuilding career.

Pro career

In Monaco’s second bout, his opponent Eric "Butterbean" Esch quickly connected with a devastating right hand that knocked Monaco out. The referee immediately called a halt to the bout as Monaco lay motionless at the edge of the ring. [2] He would go on to fight Trevor Berbick, Kirk Johnson, Vitali Klitschko, Lamon Brewster, Fres Oquendo, Lance Whitaker, and Maurice Harris. [3] But he also had some notable successes, particularly earlier in his career, when he drew with former kickboxer Rick Roufus, knocked out Peter McNeeley and beat Michael Dokes. Another big win came by knockout over a then-undefeated Kevin McBride. [4]

Buster Douglas

On May 13, 1997, Monaco faced Buster Douglas as part of the former world champion's comeback after six years of inactivity. The fight was carried on national television as part of a USA Tuesday Night Fights program, and was Monaco's first fight since he defeated Dokes. Although Monaco had hurt Douglas and left him on unsteady legs in the first round, Douglas managed to survive to finish the round. As the referee stepped in to separate the two fighters, Monaco caught Douglas flush with a right hook that dropped him to the canvas. Douglas required assistance to rise to his feet, and since the punch came after the bell it was considered a foul and Douglas was given five minutes to recover. He was not able to continue and Monaco was disqualified as a result. [5]

Professional boxing record

16 Wins (8 knockouts, 8 decisions), 39 Losses (15 knockouts, 24 decisions), 5 Draws
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss16–39–5 Flag of the United States.svg John Wesley NofireTKO106/04/2014 Flag of the United States.svg The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss16–38–5 Flag of the United States.svg Alonzo Butler KO114/12/2013 Flag of the United States.svg Mustang Fitness, Oak Ridge, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss16–37–5 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny LemosUD431/08/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Red and Jerrys, Sheridan, Colorado, U.S.
Loss16–36–5 Flag of the United States.svg Eric BooseTKO509/02/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Rochester, Washington, U.S.Northwest Boxing Association heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:22 of the fifth round due to Monaco's left eye being swollen shut.
Draw16–35–5 Flag of the United States.svg Donnell WigginsMD1019/01/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win16–35–4 Flag of the United States.svg Justin WredeKO116/03/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.Wrede knocked out at 0:37 of the first round.
Loss15–35–4 Flag of the United States.svg Raphael ButlerDQ612/01/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Monaco disqualified at 1:56 of round 6 due to an illegal groin strike.
Loss15–34–4 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Abell TKO413/10/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the fourth round after Abell unleashed a flurry of hooks on Monaco.
Win15–33–4 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny LemosUD622/09/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce City, Colorado, U.S.
Loss14–33–4 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Kertson ManswellTKO815/06/2006 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the eighth round.
Loss14–32–4 Flag of the United States.svg Terry SmithUD827/04/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Loss14–31–4 Flag of the United States.svg Lance Whitaker TKO326/08/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the third round.
Loss14–30–4 Flag of the United States.svg China SmithUD1029/07/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Win14–29–4 Flag of the United States.svg Ross BrantleyTKO215/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:34 of the second round.
Loss13–29–4 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Chambers UD1003/12/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss13–28–4 Flag of the United States.svg Malik Scott UD804/11/2004 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Win13–27–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shane Sutcliffe UD1024/04/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Billings, Montana, U.S.Won Canadian American Mexican heavyweight title.
Draw12–27–4 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny LemosMD628/02/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
Loss12–27–3 Flag of the United States.svg Kenny LemosUD414/09/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Johnstown, Colorado, U.S.
Loss12–26–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams KO117/03/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Oroville, California, U.S.Monaco knocked out at 0:29 of the first round.
Loss12–25–3 Flag of the United States.svg Malik Scott SD613/10/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win12–24–3 Flag of the United States.svg Ritchie GooseheadTKO225/08/2001 Flag of the United States.svg New Town, North Dakota, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the second round.
Loss11–24–3 Flag of the United States.svg Robert WigginsUD626/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss11–23–3 Flag of the United States.svg Zuri Lawrence UD604/05/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Loss11–22–3 Flag of Nigeria.svg David Defiagbon UD804/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
Loss11–21–3 Flag of Tonga.svg Israel ArmentaKO805/05/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Monaco knocked out at 1:27 of the eighth round.
Win11–20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky BentleyUD414/12/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Win10–20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Jackson KO102/12/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.Jackson knocked out at 2:17 of the first round.
Win9–20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Chris ThomasUD416/10/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Win8–20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky Bentley UD429/09/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Loss7–20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice Harris TKO1 May 22, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:33 of the first round.
Loss7–19–3 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Shufford UD606/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Loss7–18–3 Flag of the United States.svg Ross Puritty PTS822/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Draw7–17–3 Flag of the United States.svg Edward WrightPTS801/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Worley, Idaho, U.S.
Loss7–17–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Elieser Castillo UD830/01/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss7–16–2 Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo PTS611/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Loss7–15–2 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Banks PTS607/11/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Loss7–14–2 Flag of the United States.svg Lamon Brewster KO214/06/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss7–13–2 Flag of the United States.svg Monte Barrett UD609/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss7–12–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Vitali Klitschko KO307/03/1998 Flag of Germany.svg Cologne, Germany
Loss7–11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony GreenPTS827/02/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Studio City, California, U.S.
Loss7–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Lawrence Clay Bey UD1018/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Loss7–9–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kirk Johnson TKO712/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the seventh round.
Loss7–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Gary BellUD1001/07/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Wildwood, New Jersey, U.S.
Win7–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jessie Henry KO824/05/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Loss6–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg James "Buster" Douglas DQ113/05/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Monaco knocked out Douglas with a punch after the bell had rung for the first round. Douglas could not recover and was awarded the fight by disqualification.
Win6–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Dokes PTS1005/04/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Win5–6–2 Flag of Ireland.svg Kevin McBride TKO507/02/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:44 of the fifth round.
Loss4–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams KO319/12/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Reseda, California, U.S.Monaco knocked out at 1:35 of the third round.
Loss4–5-2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Grant TKO306/10/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Loss4–4–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Trevor Berbick UD1018/09/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Westbury, New York, U.S.
Win4–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Peter McNeeley TKO513/07/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.Referee stopped the fight at 2:57 of the fifth round.
Loss3–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Cody KochUD404/06/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win3–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mark ConnollyPTS427/04/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win2–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Rudy GutierrezTKO406/04/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Draw1–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone CastellPTS428/03/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Loss1–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mark ConnollyUD415/03/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Draw1–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rick Roufus PTS426/01/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Loss1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Esch KO101/12/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Indio, California, U.S.Monaco was knocked out at 1:50 of the first round.
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terry Lopez SD418/08/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado, U.S.

References

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