Sean Monaghan (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional boxer of Irish descent who competed in the light-heavyweight division from 2010 to 2019.
Background
Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer. His parents are from County Meath, Ireland.
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.
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.
Monaghan vs. Pietrantonio Monaghan scored a fifth-round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 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,"The Magic of Broadway Boxing is Not Necessarily In The Ring", June 15, 2012
Monaghan had 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, "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,"Seanie Monaghan Shows Fighting Irish Spirit in Recent Victory", January 23, 2013
Monaghan vs. Stanley On the Donaire-Rigondeaux undercard on April 13, 2013 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.
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.
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.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponent TypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes32Loss29–3 Callum JohnsonTKO3 (10), 9 Mar 2019 31Loss29–2 Sullivan BarreraUD103 Nov 2018 30Win29–1 Evert BravoUD84 Nov 2017 29Loss28–1 Marcus BrowneTKO2 (10), 15 Jul 2017 28Win28–0 Fernando CastañedaUD1010 Dec 2016 27Win27–0 Janne ForsmanTKO5 (10), 27 Feb 2016 26Win26–0 Donovan GeorgeUD1016 Oct 2015 25Win25–0 Fulgencio ZúñigaTKO9 (10), 13 Jun 2015 24Win24–0 Cleiton ConceiçãoUD108 May 2015 23Win23–0 Daniel RegiTKO3 (10), 13 Dec 2014 22Win22–0 Elvir MuriqiUD1014 Jun 2014 21Win21–0 Joe McCreedyTKO5 (10), 12 Apr 2014 20Win20–0 Matt VandaTKO1 (10), 25 Jan 2014 19Win19–0 Anthony Caputo SmithTKO3 (10), 12 Oct 2013 18Win18–0 Dion StanleyTKO1 (8), 13 Apr 2013 17Win17–0 Roger CantrellUD819 Jan 2013 16Win16–0 Rayco SaundersUD1024 Oct 2012 15Win15–0 George ArmentaTKO3 (10), 2 Aug 2012 14Win14–0 Romaro JohnsonTKO8 (10), 14 Jun 2012 13Win13–0 Eric WatkinsUD617 Mar 2012 12Win12–0 Billy BaileyUD821 Jan 2012 11Win11–0 Santos MartinezKO2 (4), 3 Dec 2011 10Win10–0 Anthony PietrantonioTKO5 (6), 22 Oct 2011 9Win9–0 Kentrell Claiborne TKO4 (6), 1 Oct 2011 8Win8–0 Brian BernardKO1 (4), 30 Jul 2011 7Win7–0 Michael GlennUD429 Mar 2011 6Win6–0 Billy CunninghamUD412 Mar 2011 5Win5–0 Angel GonzalezTKO3 (4)9 Feb 2011 4Win4–0 Nick WhitingTKO2 (4), 22 Oct 2010 3Win3–0 Borngod Washington MD46 Oct 2010 2Win2–0 Dennis PeneltonKO1 (4), 17 Jul 2010 1Win1–0 Simeon TriguenoTKO1 (4), 21 May 2010
References
External links
Sean Monaghan - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live