Willie Monroe Jr.

Willie Monroe Jr. was an American professional boxer who had a remarkable career. With a record of 24-3 and 6 KO wins, Monroe Jr. was considered one of the best in his weight class during his active years. He fought a total of 27 fights, with no draws or no-contests.

Monroe Jr. made his professional boxing debut in 2008 at the age of 21 against Erix Quinteros. He won the fight in the third round via TKO. He went on to win his next 9 fights, including three via stoppage, showing his impressive skills and potential as a professional boxer.

In 2015, Monroe Jr. fought Gennadiy Golovkin for the WBA (Super) title in his first world title fight. Unfortunately, he lost to Golovkin via 6th round TKO. However, Monroe Jr. refused to let this defeat define his career and continued fighting at the top level of the sport.

Monroe Jr. had some notable victories during his career, fighting some of the best boxers in his weight class. Some of his notable victories include wins over Hugo Centeno Jr., John Thompson, Brandon Adams, Brian Vera, Gabriel Rosado, Carlos Galvan, and Javier Francisco Maciel. These victories showed his true potential as a boxer, and he was regarded as one of the top fighters in his division.

Monroe Jr. had a total of three losses in his professional boxing career. Two of these losses were in title fights, and one was in a non-title bout. He suffered his first loss in 2011 against Darnell Boone via an 8 round split-decision. He was stopped once and lost two times via decision.

Monroe Jr.'s last professional fight was a non-title bout against Hugo Centeno Jr. in 2019. He won the fight via a 10 round unanimous decision. It's been almost four years since this fight, and fans are still reminiscing about Monroe Jr.'s impressive career.

Monroe Jr.'s style was defined by his excellent technical abilities in the ring. He was known for his movement and ability to land accurate punches while evading his opponent's attacks. His defensive abilities allowed him to stay active in fights while minimizing damage to himself, making him a challenging opponent for anyone he faced.

Overall, Willie Monroe Jr.'s professional boxing career was impressive. He fought at the top level of the sport and defeated some of the best boxers in his division. With his excellent skills and work ethic, Monroe Jr. remains a legend in the world of boxing.

Willie Monroe Jr Fight Record