Sean Monaghan
"Seanie"
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- Birth Name: Sean Joseph Monagan
- Birth Place: Contribute
- Born: August 21, 1981
- Died: Contribute
- Age: 42
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Weight: 175 lb
- Reach: 72½″
- Stance: Orthodox
- Pro Debut: May 21, 2010
- Nationality: United States
- Status: Inactive
- Manager: Contribute
- Promoter: Contribute
- Total Bouts: 32
- Total Rounds: 41
Sean Monaghan, also known as "Seanie," is a retired American professional boxer of Irish descent. He competed in the light-heavyweight division, which ranges between 168-175 pounds, during his more than eight-year career that ran from 2010 to 2019.
The 5'11" boxer was born on May 21, 1981, in Long Beach, New York, and had a reach of 72.5 inches. During his career, Monaghan won 29 fights, lost three, drew none, and recorded no no-contests.
Monaghan's style was orthodox, which means he typically led with his left foot and jabbed with his left hand while his right hand was the power hand.
The boxer had a reputation for explosive power, having recorded 17 of his 29 wins by knockout.
Monaghan made his professional debut in his hometown of New York City against Simeon Trigueno in 2010. He took out Trigueno in the first round with a TKO victory, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career.
After his debut win, Monaghan recorded 27 straight victories, 16 of them via stoppage. During these 27 matches, he faced and defeated notable boxers such as Matt Vanda, Fulgencio Zúñiga, Donovan George, Cleiton Conceição, Fernando Castañeda, Elvir Muriqi, and Daniel Regi.
However, Monaghan's 28-fight winning streak came to an end in July 2017 when he fought Marcus Browne. Browne defeated Monaghan via TKO in the second round, marking the first loss of Monaghan's professional career.
In his 32 professional bouts, Monaghan never won a title or had any title defenses. However, he fought against noteworthy opponents such as Browne and Sullivan Barrera, who defeated Monaghan via unanimous decision in their ten-round match in 2018.
Monaghan's last professional fight occurred on March 9, 2019, against British boxer Callum Johnson. The non-title bout ended in the third round when Johnson defeated Monaghan via TKO. The loss marked the final bout of Monaghan's career, as he retired with a record of 29-3.
Although he did not win any titles, Monaghan earned respect in the boxing community for being a formidable and entertaining fighter. His knockout power and fighting style earned him the nickname "Seanie" and a loyal fanbase.
Monaghan was born in Long Beach, New York, a city that produced a host of great boxers such as Gerry Cooney and Mike Tyson. After graduating from Chaminade High School and Hofstra University, Monaghan turned his focus to boxing, becoming a professional fighter at the age of 29 in 2010.
Monaghan was a dedicated fighter who trained hard and stayed disciplined, which helped him become one of the most successful boxers in the light-heavyweight division.
In conclusion, Sean Monaghan was a skilled and powerful boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport. Although he retired without winning a title, he fought against notable opponents and earned the respect of the boxing community, becoming a fan favorite in the process.
Sean Monaghan Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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32 | Mar 9, 2019 | 37 | Callum Johnson | Loss | TKO3 |
31 | Nov 3, 2018 | 37 | Sullivan Barrera | Loss | UD |
30 | Nov 4, 2017 | 36 | Evert Bravo | Win | UD |
29 | Jul 15, 2017 | 36 | Marcus Browne | Loss | TKO2 |
28 | Dec 10, 2016 | 35 | Fernando Castañeda | Win | UD |
27 | Feb 27, 2016 | 34 | Janne Forsman | Win | TKO5 |
26 | Oct 16, 2015 | 34 | Donovan George | Win | UD |
25 | Jun 13, 2015 | 34 | Fulgencio Zúñiga | Win | TKO9 |
24 | May 8, 2015 | 33 | Cleiton Conceição | Win | UD |
23 | Dec 13, 2014 | 33 | Daniel Regi | Win | TKO3 |
22 | Jun 14, 2014 | 33 | Elvir Muriqi | Win | UD |
21 | Apr 12, 2014 | 32 | Joe McCreedy | Win | TKO5 |
20 | Jan 25, 2014 | 32 | Matt Vanda | Win | TKO1 |
19 | Oct 12, 2013 | 32 | Anthony Caputo Smith | Win | TKO3 |
18 | Apr 13, 2013 | 31 | Dion Stanley | Win | TKO1 |
17 | Jan 19, 2013 | 31 | Roger Cantrell | Win | UD |
16 | Oct 24, 2012 | 31 | Rayco Saunders | Win | UD |
15 | Aug 2, 2012 | 31 | George Armenta | Win | TKO3 |
14 | Jun 14, 2012 | 31 | Romaro Johnson | Win | TKO8 |
13 | Mar 17, 2012 | 30 | Eric Watkins | Win | UD |
12 | Jan 21, 2012 | 30 | Billy Bailey | Win | UD |
11 | Dec 3, 2011 | 30 | Santos Martinez | Win | KO2 |
10 | Oct 22, 2011 | 30 | Anthony Pietrantonio | Win | TKO5 |
9 | Oct 1, 2011 | 30 | Kentrell Claiborne | Win | TKO4 |
8 | Jul 30, 2011 | 30 | Brian Bernard | Win | KO1 |
7 | Mar 29, 2011 | 29 | Michael Glenn | Win | UD |
6 | Mar 12, 2011 | 29 | Billy Cunningham | Win | UD |
5 | Feb 9, 2011 | 29 | Angel Gonzalez | Win | TKO3 |
4 | Oct 22, 2010 | 29 | Nick Whiting | Win | TKO2 |
3 | Oct 6, 2010 | 29 | Borngod Washington | Win | MD |
2 | Jul 17, 2010 | 29 | Dennis Penelton | Win | KO1 |
1 | May 21, 2010 | 29 | Simeon Trigueno | Win | TKO1 |