Sean Monaghan

Sean Monaghan
Statistics
Real name Sean Monaghan
Nickname(s) Irish Seanie
Rated at Light Heavyweight
Height 6' 1"
Nationality American
Born New York City
Boxing record
Total fights 27
Wins 27
Wins by KO 17
Losses 0
Draws 0
No contests 0

Sean Monaghan is an American professional boxer in the Light Heavyweight division. He fights out of Long Beach, New York.

Background

Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer, where he worked assembling sidewalks and buildings.[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

24 Wins (15 Knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Venue and Location Notes
Win24-0Brazil Cleiton Conceicao UD 10 2015-05-08 United States Prudential Center, Newark United States
Win23-0Hungary Daniel Regi TKO 3 2014-12-13 United States The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas United States Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win22-0Albania Elvir Muriqi UD 10 2014-04-12 United States Barclays Center, New York City United States Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win21-0United States Joe McCreedy TKO 5 2014-04-12 United States Madison Square Garden, New York United States Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win20-0United States Matt Vanda TKO 1 2014-01-25 United States Madison Square Garden, New York United States Defending WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win19-0United States Anthony Smith TKO 3 2013-10-12 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, United States For vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win18-0United States Dion Stanley KO 1 2013-04-13 United States Radio City Music Hall, in New York, New York, United States
Win17-0United States Roger Cantrell UD 8 2013-01-19 United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States
Win16-0United States Rayco Saunders UD 10 2012-10-24 United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States For vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win15-0United States George Armenta TKO 3 2012-08-02 United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States
Win14-0United States Romaro Johnson TKO 8 2012-06-14 United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States
Win13-0United States Eric Watkins UD 6 2012-03-17 United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States
Win12-0United States Billy Bailey UD 8 2012-01-21 United States Roseland Ballroom, in New York, New York, United States
Win11-0Puerto Rico Santos Martinez KO 2 2011-12-03 United States Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, United States
Win10-0United States Anthony Pietrantonio TKO 5 2011-10-22 United States WaMu Theater, in New York, New York, United States
Win9-0United States Kentrell Claiborne TKO 4 2011-10-01 United States Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8-0United States Brian Bernard KO 1 2011-07-30  United States Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win7-0United States Michael Glenn UD 4 2011-03-29 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, New York, United States
Win6-0United StatesBilly Cunningham UD 4 2011-03-12 United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win5-0United States Angel Gonzalez TKO 3 2011-02-09 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York, New York, United States
Win4-0United States Nick Whiting TKO 2 2010-10-22 United States Capitale, in New York, New York, United States
Win3-0United States Borngod Washington MD 4 2010-10-06 United States BB King Blues Club & Grill, in New York, New York, United States
Win2-0United States Dennis Penelton KO 1 2010-07-17 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, in New York, New York, United States
Win1-0United States Simeon Trigueno TKO 1 2010-05-21 United States Capitale, in New York, New York, United States

References

  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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