Maureen Shea

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Maureen Shea
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Maureen Shea, 2014
Born
Maureen Anne Shea Carranza

(1981-01-11) January 11, 1981 (age 43)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Other names
  • Moe
  • The Real Million Dollar Baby
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins31
Wins by KO13
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1

Maureen Anne Shea Carranza (born January 11, 1981) is an American professional boxer. [1] She held the WBC interim female featherweight title in 2011 and the IFBA super bantamweight title from 2014 to 2015, and challenged once for the WBA female super featherweight title in 2009. She is known as the "Real Million Dollar Baby" because of her work as the main sparring partner for Hilary Swank in her preparation for the 2004 movie, Million Dollar Baby . [2]

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Early life

Maureen was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Born in 1981, she was raised by a strict Irish father, a now retired NYPD detective. [3] Maureen's mother, of Mexican heritage, worked in the airline industry, allowing Maureen to frequently travel. Moe spent much of her youth growing up in the Bronx and in the Guadalajara, Mexico. In the amateurs, Maureen was known and respected for her boxing. First training out of NYBG with Luigi Olcese, she was eventually brought to Gleasons to train with well respected trainer Hector Roca. It was a gradual process in Shea's growth and preparation for the game of professional boxing. [4]

In 2004, when Hilary Swank came looking for Hector Roca to help her get ready for the movie Million Dollar Baby , Roca paired Swank with Maureen Shea. Maureen was Hilary's main sparring partner in preparation for Swank's award-winning role in the movie. When the international media found out that Swank attended all of Maureen's amateur bouts, Maureen was thrust into the spotlight. It was Maureen's boxing, however, that captured the attention. [5]

Her nicknames include "The Bronx Bombshell", "The Real Million Dollar Baby", and "Moe".

Professional career

Maureen Shea of the Bronx, New York, is the former IFBA Jr Featherweight World Champion, former NABF Festherweight Champion, former NABA Featherweight Champion and former Interim WBC Featherweight Champion. Shea is one of the top professional female boxers in the world. [6]

WBA Super Featherweight Championship

In February 2009, Maureen lost her first world title attempt to Kina Malpartida. This bout was held at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. [7]

Interim WBC Featherweight Championship

On December 12, 2011 Shea beat Colombian Diana Ayala to win the Interim WBC Featherweight Champion. [8] This bout was held at the Estadio Centenario in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. [9]

NABA Featherweight Champion

On March 15, 2014 Shea beat Nohime Dennison of Albuquerque New Mexico as the Main Event on Top Players Promotions Ice Vs Fire 2 in Oxnard California to win the vacant NABA featherweight title

IFBA Jr Featherweight World Title

On July 11, 2014 Shea tko'd Angel Gladney of South Carolina to win the IFBA Jr Featherweight World Title. Fighting for the second time as the Main Event on Top Players Promotions Ice vs Fire 3, this was a historical fight being the FIRST ever World Title Fight in Ventura County.

Maureen defended her IFBA world title as the co-feature to the Shane Mosely Vs Ricardo Mayorga main event on August 29, 2015 on Pay-Per-View versus Yulihan Luna of Mexico. This bout resulted in a draw and was the first time a female fight was featured on Pay-Per-View in over a decade.

Maureen has fought as a professional at Madison Square Garden three times, under such distinguished promoters such as Top Rank, Star Boxing, and was the first female to fight on Lou Dibella's Broadway Boxing series. Her fights have been televised on Pay Per View, Azteca Television, Telemundo, Madison Square Garden Network, and SNY. [10]

Professional boxing record

36 fights31 wins3 losses
By knockout132
By decision181
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss31–3–1 (1)Perla LomeliSD6 (6)2024-08-23 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
35Win31–2–1 (1)Beáta DudekUD8 (8)2024-08-10 Polar Park, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
34Win30–2–1 (1)Calista SilgadoUD8 (8)2022-05-07 Carnesecca Arena, Queens, New York, U.S.
33Win29–2–1 (1)Martina HorgaszTKO6 (8)2020-01-17 Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S.
32Win28–2–1 (1)Edina KissUD6 (6)2019-10-18 Seneca Casino & Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
31Win27–2–1 (1)Dayanna GonzálezUD6 (6)2019-04-12 Grand Hotel Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
30Win26–2–1 (1)Nazly MaldonadoMD4 (4)2017-11-04 Gasmart Stadium, Tijuana, Mexico
29Win25–2–1 (1)Zenny SotomayorUD8 (8)2015-12-18Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
28Draw24–2–1 (1) Yulihan Luna SD10 (10)2015-08-29 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained IFBA super-bantamweight;
For IBF super-bantamweight title
27Win24–2 (1)Angel GladneyTKO4 (10)2014-07-11Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, California, U.S.Won vacant IFBA super-bantamweight title
26Win23–2 (1)Nohime DennissonUD10 (10)2014-03-15Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, California, U.S.Won vacant NABA featherweight title
25Win22–2 (1)Lesly MoralesUD6 (6)2013-10-23Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
24Win21–2 (1)Silvia JimenezUD4 (4)2013-07-13Forum Tecate, Tijuana, Mexico
23Win20–2 (1)Alma Lizeth de la Cruz RivasUD6 (6)2013-05-24 Caliente Hipódromo, Tijuana, Mexico
22Win19–2 (1)Silvia ZunigaUD4 (4)2013-05-01Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
21Win18–2 (1)Diana AyalaMD10 (10)2011-12-10 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, MexicoWon Interim WBC featherweight title
20Win17–2 (1)Silvia RamirezTKO5 (6)2011-10-29Palenque de la Feria, Colima, Mexico
19Win16–2 (1)Yara CabanasTKO2 (6)2011-10-08Los Cabos Municipality, Mexico
18Win15–2 (1)Liliana MartinezTKO3 (6)2010-07-30 Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.Won vacant NABF featherweight title
17Win14–2 (1)Norma FarisTKO3 (6)2010-05-14Paradise Theater, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
16Loss13–2 (1) Lindsay Garbatt TKO7 (8)2009-08-01 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
15Loss13–1 (1) Kina Malpartida TKO10 (10)2009-02-21Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For WBA super-featherweight title
14Win13–0 (1)Ellsha CleffmanTKO1 (6)2008-09-10PAL Gym, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
13Win12–0 (1)Jessica MohsTKO2 (6)2007-09-05 Cipriani Wall Street, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win11–0 (1) Olivia Gerula UD6 (6)2007-07-06 Eldorado Resort Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
11Win10–0 (1)Eva Lidia SilvaTKO3 (6)2007-03-16Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win9–0 (1)Elizabeth MorenoUD6 (6)2007-01-25 Paradise Theater, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
9Win8–0 (1)Rocio VazquezTKO3 (6)2006-12-14Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win7–0 (1)Tammy FranksUD6 (6)2006-11-10 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
7Win6–0 (1)Olga HeronUD6 (6)2006-07-20 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
6NC5–0 (1)Kim ColbertNC6 (6)2006-05-19 Manhattan Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Originally a split decision win for Colbert,
changed to a No Contest after Colbert tested
positive for marijuana in a post fight drug test
5Win5–0LeAnne VillarealUD4 (4)2006-03-16 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Sarina HaydenTKO3 (6)2006-02-10 Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Darnella BarnesUD4 (4)2005-10-08The Venue, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
2Win2–0Katherine ApplewhiteTKO1 (4)2005-09-17The Venue, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
1Win1–0Camille CassonTKO1 (4)2005-08-26 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.

Personal life

She has overcome many obstacles, including being the victim of abuse, to achieve her current success. Of Irish and Mexican descent, Maureen has a large fan base of both ethnicities and is a crowd favorite. She currently lives in Oxnard, California and trains at The Boxing Laboratory, home of Vasyl Lomenchenko. [11]

Maureen is a vegetarian. [12]

Million Dollar Baby

Highly recognized for her work as Hilary Swank's main sparring partner for her award-winning role in "Million Dollar Baby", Maureen has utilized her ring success and become successful in mainstream media. [13]

In 2008, Maureen was nominated by MTV as one of their "2008 Toughest Coaches", for her role in their hour long season opening episode of "Made". In that show, Maureen guided a young lady who had no boxing experience; and in six weeks, prepared her for her first competitive amateur bout with a decision win. Later that year she was also nominated by PETA for their Sexiest Vegetarian award. [14]

Maureen has successfully translated her ring experience to ringside, having worked as a boxing analyst alongside highly respected commentators Al Bernstein, and Rich Marotta, on Top Rank "Latin Fury" PPV. She has also guest commentated on the MSG Network during the 2006 NY Golden Gloves, and currently hosts her own live TV show, "Shea's Corner" on Bronx Net Television. Shea has done work as President of Pandora Promotions, Motivational/Inspirational speaker, journalist,TV/radio personality, and Boxing Commentator. [15]

Team Shea

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jennifer Barber 		NABF featherweight champion
July 30, 2010 – 2011
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Amanda Serrano
New title NABA featherweight champion
March 15, 2014 – 2014
Vacated		Vacant
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kaliesha West 		IFBA super-bantamweight champion
July 11, 2014 – 2015
Vacated		Vacant
Major world boxing titles
New title WBC featherweight champion
Interim title
December 10, 2011 – 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Amanda Serrano
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