Sean Monaghan

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

Before he was a professional boxer, he had a job as a bricklayer.^[1] His parents are from County Meath, Ireland.^[2]

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]

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

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 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]

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 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]

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]

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
32	Loss	29–3	Callum Johnson	TKO	3 (10), 0:23	9 Mar 2019	Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
31	Loss	29–2	Sullivan Barrera	UD	10	3 Nov 2018	Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
30	Win	29–1	Evert Bravo	UD	8	4 Nov 2017	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
29	Loss	28–1	Marcus Browne	TKO	2 (10), 0:40	15 Jul 2017	Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
28	Win	28–0	Fernando Castañeda	UD	10	10 Dec 2016	CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
27	Win	27–0	Janne Forsman	TKO	5 (10), 1:34	27 Feb 2016	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26	Win	26–0	Donovan George	UD	10	16 Oct 2015	Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight; Won vacant WBO NABO light-heavyweight title
25	Win	25–0	Fulgencio Zúñiga	TKO	9 (10), 2:10	13 Jun 2015	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
24	Win	24–0	Cleiton Conceição	UD	10	8 May 2015	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
23	Win	23–0	Daniel Regi	TKO	3 (10), 2:52	13 Dec 2014	Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
22	Win	22–0	Elvir Muriqi	UD	10	14 Jun 2014	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
21	Win	21–0	Joe McCreedy	TKO	5 (10), 2:25	12 Apr 2014	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
20	Win	20–0	Matt Vanda	TKO	1 (10), 2:51	25 Jan 2014	The Theater at Madsion Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
19	Win	19–0	Anthony Caputo Smith	TKO	3 (10), 2:39	12 Oct 2013	Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
18	Win	18–0	Dion Stanley	TKO	1 (8), 1:51	13 Apr 2013	Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Roger Cantrell	UD	8	19 Jan 2013	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Rayco Saunders	UD	10	24 Oct 2012	Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
15	Win	15–0	George Armenta	TKO	3 (10), 2:25	2 Aug 2012	Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Romaro Johnson	TKO	8 (10), 2:30	14 Jun 2012	Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
13	Win	13–0	Eric Watkins	UD	6	17 Mar 2012	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Billy Bailey	UD	8	21 Jan 2012	Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Santos Martinez	KO	2 (4), 2:56	3 Dec 2011	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Anthony Pietrantonio	TKO	5 (6), 2:51	22 Oct 2011	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Kentrell Claiborne	TKO	4 (6), 0:54	1 Oct 2011	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Brian Bernard	KO	1 (4), 1:29	30 Jul 2011	Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Michael Glenn	UD	4	29 Mar 2011	BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Billy Cunningham	UD	4	12 Mar 2011	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Angel Gonzalez	TKO	3 (4)	9 Feb 2011	BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Nick Whiting	TKO	2 (4), 1:38	22 Oct 2010	Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Borngod Washington	MD	4	6 Oct 2010	BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Dennis Penelton	KO	1 (4), 1:19	17 Jul 2010	Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Simeon Trigueno	TKO	1 (4), 3:00	21 May 2010	Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.

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