Sean Monaghan

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Sean Monaghan
Born
Sean Monaghan

(1981-05-21) May 21, 1981 (age 43)
Long Beach, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSeanie
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach72.5 in (184 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins29
Wins by KO17
Losses3

Sean Monaghan (born May 21, 1981) is an American professional boxer of Irish descent competing in the light-heavyweight division.

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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]

Professional career

Monaghan vs. Trigueno

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 vs. Pietrantonio

Monaghan scored a fifth-round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011. [5]

Monaghan vs. Johnson

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 vs. Cantrell

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]

Monaghan vs. Stanley

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]

Monaghan vs. Barrera

Monaghan was defeated by Sullivan Barrera via unanimous decision in their 10-round contest on 3 November 2018. The scorecards were announced as 99–91, 99–91, 98–92 in favor of Barrera. [10]

Monaghan vs. Johnson

In his next bout, Monaghan faced Callum Johnson, ranked #15 by the IBF at light heavyweight. Johnson beat Monaghan by technical knockout in the 3rd round. [11]

Professional boxing record

32 fights29 wins3 losses
By knockout172
By decision121
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Callum Johnson TKO3 (10), 0:239 Mar 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
31Loss29–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Sullivan Barrera UD103 Nov 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win29–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Evert BravoUD84 Nov 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
29Loss28–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Browne TKO2 (10), 0:4015 Jul 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
28Win28–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Castañeda UD1010 Dec 2016 Flag of the United States.svg CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
27Win27–0 Flag of Finland.svg Janne ForsmanTKO5 (10), 1:3427 Feb 2016 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Win26–0 Flag of the United States.svg Donovan George UD1016 Oct 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight;
Won vacant WBO NABO light-heavyweight title
25Win25–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Fulgencio Zúñiga TKO9 (10), 2:1013 Jun 2015 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win24–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Cleiton Conceição UD108 May 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win23–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Daniel RegiTKO3 (10), 2:5213 Dec 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
22Win22–0 Flag of Albania.svg Elvir Muriqi UD1014 Jun 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
21Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joe McCreedyTKO5 (10), 2:25 12 Apr 2014 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
20Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Vanda TKO1 (10), 2:5125 Jan 2014 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madsion Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
19Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Caputo SmithTKO3 (10), 2:39 12 Oct 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dion StanleyTKO1 (8), 1:51 13 Apr 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roger CantrellUD819 Jan 2013 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rayco SaundersUD1024 Oct 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg George ArmentaTKO3 (10), 2:252 Aug 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Romaro JohnsonTKO8 (10), 2:3014 Jun 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eric WatkinsUD617 Mar 2012 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Billy BaileyUD821 Jan 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Santos MartinezKO2 (4), 2:56 3 Dec 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony PietrantonioTKO5 (6), 2:51 22 Oct 2011 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kentrell ClaiborneTKO4 (6), 0:54 1 Oct 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian BernardKO1 (4), 1:2930 Jul 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Michael GlennUD429 Mar 2011 Flag of the United States.svg BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Billy CunninghamUD4 12 Mar 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Angel GonzalezTKO3 (4)9 Feb 2011 Flag of the United States.svg BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Nick WhitingTKO2 (4), 1:3822 Oct 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Borngod WashingtonMD46 Oct 2010 Flag of the United States.svg BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis PeneltonKO1 (4), 1:1917 Jul 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Simeon TriguenoTKO1 (4), 3:0021 May 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.

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  2. ↑ "John Kearns on "Irish" Seanie Monaghan". 2018-11-01. Archived from the original on 2018-11-01. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
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  6. ↑ Boxing 101,"The Magic of Broadway Boxing is Not Necessarily In The Ring", June 15, 2012
  7. ↑ Boxing 101, "Irish Seanie Monaghan Is About To Rock, The Long Beach Army Salutes Him" January 16, 2013
  8. ↑ Boxing 101,"Seanie Monaghan Shows Fighting Irish Spirit in Recent Victory", January 23, 2013
  9. ↑ ""Irsh" Seanie Monaghan Signs with Top Rank". www.toprank.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-09.
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  11. ↑ "Johnson vs Monaghan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
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