Sean Monaghan


Sean Monaghan 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. 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.

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.
Monaghan scored a fifth round TKO over Anthony Pietrantonio in the Garden's WaMu Theatre on October 22, 2011.
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
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.
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.
On the April 13th Donaire-Rigondeaux undercard at The Radio City Music Hall Monaghan scored a first-round knockout of journeyman Dion Stanley. This knockout propelled his career - convincing Top Rank Boxing's Bob Arum to sign the popular fighter.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 Callum JohnsonTKO3, 0:239 Mar 2019 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
31Loss29–2 Sullivan BarreraUD103 Nov 2018 Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win29–1 Evert BravoUD84 Nov 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
29Loss28–1 Marcus BrowneTKO2, 0:4015 Jul 2017 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
28Win28–0 Fernando CastañedaUD1010 Dec 2016 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
27Win27–0 Janne ForsmanTKO5, 1:3427 Feb 2016 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Win26–0 Donovan GeorgeUD1016 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
25Win25–0 Fulgencio ZúñigaTKO9, 2:1013 Jun 2015 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win24–0 Cleiton ConceiçãoUD108 May 2015 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win23–0 Daniel RegiTKO3, 2:5213 Dec 2014 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
22Win22–0 Elvir MuriqiUD1014 Jun 2014 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
21Win21–0 Joe McCreedyTKO5, 2:2512 Apr 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
20Win20–0 Matt VandaTKO1, 2:5125 Jan 2014 The Theater at Madsion Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
19Win19–0 Anthony Caputo SmithTKO3, 2:3912 Oct 2013 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
18Win18–0 Dion StanleyTKO1, 1:5113 Apr 2013 Radio City Music Hall, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0 Roger CantrellUD819 Jan 2013 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0 Rayco SaundersUD1024 Oct 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
15Win15–0 George ArmentaTKO3, 2:252 Aug 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win14–0 Romaro JohnsonTKO8, 2:3014 Jun 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-heavyweight title
13Win13–0 Eric WatkinsUD617 Mar 2012 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0 Billy BaileyUD821 Jan 2012 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0 Santos MartinezKO2, 2:563 Dec 2011 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0 Anthony PietrantonioTKO5, 2:5122 Oct 2011 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0 Kentrell ClaiborneTKO4, 0:541 Oct 2011 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0 Brian BernardKO1, 1:2930 Jul 2011 Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0 Michael GlennUD429 Mar 2011 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0 Billy CunninghamUD412 Mar 2011 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
5Win5–0 Angel GonzalezTKO3 9 Feb 2011 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0 Nick WhitingTKO2, 1:3822 Oct 2010 Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 Borngod WashingtonMD46 Oct 2010 BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Dennis PeneltonKO1, 1:1917 Jul 2010 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0 Simeon TriguenoTKO1, 3:0021 May 2010 Capitale, New York City, New York, U.S.