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Sean Monaghan

{{distinguish|Sean Monahan}}{{Short description|American professional boxer}}

{{Infobox boxer

| name = Sean Monaghan

| image =

| realname = Sean Monaghan

| nickname = Seanie

| weight = Light-heavyweight

| height = 5 ft 11 in

| reach = 72.5 in

| nationality = American

| birth_name =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|5|21}}

| birth_place = Long Beach, New York, U.S.

| style = Orthodox

| total = 32

| wins = 29

| KO = 17

| losses = 3

| draws =

| no contests =

}}

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

Background

Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer.{{cite news|last=Abramson|first=Mitch|title=Sean Monaghan cements Golden Gloves win on opening night|url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-01-28/sports/17913453_1_novice-bout-gleason-s-gym-pound|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701175211/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-01-28/sports/17913453_1_novice-bout-gleason-s-gym-pound|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 1, 2012|newspaper=NY Daily News|accessdate=26 November 2011|date=28 January 2009}} His parents are from County Meath, Ireland.{{Cite web |date=2018-11-01 |title=John Kearns on "Irish" Seanie Monaghan |url=http://newyorkirisharts.com/2013/06/irish-seanie-monaghan-signs-with-hall-of-fame-boxing-promoter/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101182516/http://newyorkirisharts.com/2013/06/irish-seanie-monaghan-signs-with-hall-of-fame-boxing-promoter/ |archive-date=2018-11-01 |access-date=2022-08-11 }}

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.{{cite web |title=New York Daily News Golden Gloves Champions RESULTS |url=http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/New_York_Daily_News_Golden_Gloves_Champions_RESULTS#2009 |website=boxrec.com |accessdate=17 June 2019}}

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.{{cite web|last=Paloka |first=Arben |title=Briggs smashes Alexander in less than a minute|url=http://www.15rounds.com/briggs-smashes-alexander-in-less-than-a-minute-052210/|publisher=15 Rounds|accessdate=26 November 2011|date=21 May 2010}}

= Monaghan vs. Pietrantonio =

Monaghan scored a fifth-round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011.{{cite web|last=Mwamba|first=Jay|title=Monaghan set for MSG return on Dec. 3|url=http://irishecho.com/?p=67938|publisher=|accessdate=26 November 2011|date=16 November 2011}}

= 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 JohnsonBoxing 101,[http://www.worldboxing101.com/2012/06/15/the-magic-of-broadway-boxing-is-not-necessarily-in-the-ring/ "The Magic of Broadway Boxing is Not Necessarily In The Ring"], June 15, 2012

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.Boxing 101, [http://www.worldboxing101.com/2013/01/16/irish-seanie-monaghan-is-about-to-rock-the-long-beach-army-salutes-him/ "Irish Seanie Monaghan Is About To Rock, The Long Beach Army Salutes Him"] January 16, 2013

= 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.Boxing 101,[http://www.worldboxing101.com/2013/01/23/seanie-monaghan-shows-fighting-irish-spirit-in-recent-victory/ "Seanie Monaghan Shows Fighting Irish Spirit in Recent Victory"], January 23, 2013

= 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-seanie-monaghan-signing |title="Irsh" Seanie Monaghan Signs with Top Rank |website=www.toprank.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609005006/http://www.toprank.com/news/boxing-promotions-seanie-monaghan-signing |archive-date=2013-06-09}}

= 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.{{Cite web |title=Barrera vs Monaghan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/barrera-vs-monaghan/ |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}

= 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.{{Cite web |title=Johnson vs Monaghan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets |url=https://box.live/fights/johnson-vs-monaghan/ |access-date=2022-08-11 |website=Box.Live |language=en-US}}

Professional boxing record

{{BoxingRecordSummary

| draws =

| nc =

| ko-wins = 17

| ko-losses = 2

| dec-wins = 12

| dec-losses = 1

| dq-wins =

| dq-losses =

}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"
{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

32

|{{no2}}Loss

|29–3

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} Callum Johnson

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|0:23}}

|9 Mar 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

31

|{{no2}}Loss

|29–2

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CUB}} Sullivan Barrera

|UD

|10

|3 Nov 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

30

|{{yes2}}Win

|29–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} Evert Bravo

|UD

|8

|4 Nov 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

29

|{{no2}}Loss

|28–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Browne

|TKO

|2 (10), {{small|0:40}}

|15 Jul 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

28

|{{yes2}}Win

|28–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Fernando Castañeda

|UD

|10

|10 Dec 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

27

|{{yes2}}Win

|27–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|FIN}} Janne Forsman

|TKO

|5 (10), {{small|1:34}}

|27 Feb 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

26

|{{yes2}}Win

|26–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Donovan George

|UD

|10

|16 Oct 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight;
Won vacant WBO NABO light-heavyweight title}}

25

|{{yes2}}Win

|25–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} Fulgencio Zúñiga

|TKO

|9 (10), {{small|2:10}}

|13 Jun 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|24–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|BRA}} Cleiton Conceição

|UD

|10

|8 May 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

23

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|HUN}} Daniel Regi

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|2:52}}

|13 Dec 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ALB}} Elvir Muriqi

|UD

|10

|14 Jun 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

21

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Joe McCreedy

|TKO

|5 (10), {{small|2:25}}

|12 Apr 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

20

|{{yes2}}Win

|20–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Matt Vanda

|TKO

|1 (10), {{small|2:51}}

|25 Jan 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madsion Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

19

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Caputo Smith

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|2:39}}

|12 Oct 2013

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Dion Stanley

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|1:51}}

|13 Apr 2013

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

17

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Roger Cantrell

|UD

|8

|19 Jan 2013

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Rayco Saunders

|UD

|10

|24 Oct 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} George Armenta

|TKO

|3 (10), {{small|2:25}}

|2 Aug 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Romaro Johnson

|TKO

|8 (10), {{small|2:30}}

|14 Jun 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title}}

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Eric Watkins

|UD

|6

|17 Mar 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Billy Bailey

|UD

|8

|21 Jan 2012

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Santos Martinez

|KO

|2 (4), {{small|2:56}}

|3 Dec 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Pietrantonio

|TKO

|5 (6), {{small|2:51}}

|22 Oct 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Kentrell Claiborne

|TKO

|4 (6), {{small|0:54}}

|1 Oct 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Brian Bernard

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|1:29}}

|30 Jul 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Michael Glenn

|UD

|4

|29 Mar 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Billy Cunningham

|UD

|4

|12 Mar 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Angel Gonzalez

|TKO

|3 (4)

|9 Feb 2011

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Nick Whiting

|TKO

|2 (4), {{small|1:38}}

|22 Oct 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Borngod Washington

|MD

|4

|6 Oct 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Dennis Penelton

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|1:19}}

|17 Jul 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Simeon Trigueno

|TKO

|1 (4), {{small|3:00}}

|21 May 2010

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

References

External links

  • {{BoxRec|id=536005}}
  • [https://box.live/boxers/sean-monaghan/ Sean Monaghan - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]

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Category:1981 births

Category:Living people

Category:American male boxers

Category:Light-heavyweight boxers

Category:American people of Irish descent