Sean Monaghan should not be confused with Sean Monahan.
| Sean Monaghan | |
| Realname: | Sean Monaghan |
| Nickname: | Seanie |
| Weight: | Light-heavyweight |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in |
| Reach: | 72.5 in |
| Nationality: | American |
| Birth Date: | 21 May 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Long Beach, New York, U.S. |
| Style: | Orthodox |
| Total: | 32 |
| Wins: | 29 |
| Ko: | 17 |
| Losses: | 3 |
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]
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Loss | 29–3 | Callum Johnson | TKO | 3 (10), | 9 Mar 2019 |  | ||
| 31 | Loss | 29–2 |  Sullivan Barrera | UD | 10 | 3 Nov 2018 | | ||
| 30 | Win | 29–1 |  Evert Bravo | UD | 8 | 4 Nov 2017 | | ||
| 29 | Loss | 28–1 | Marcus Browne | TKO | 2 (10), | 15 Jul 2017 | | ||
| 28 | Win | 28–0 |  Fernando Castañeda | UD | 10 | 10 Dec 2016 | | ||
| 27 | Win | 27–0 |  Janne Forsman | TKO | 5 (10), | 27 Feb 2016 | | ||
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Donovan George | UD | 10 | 16 Oct 2015 | | ||
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Fulgencio Zúñiga | TKO | 9 (10), | 13 Jun 2015 | | ||
| 24 | Win | 24–0 |  Cleiton Conceição | UD | 10 | 8 May 2015 | | ||
| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Daniel Regi | TKO | 3 (10), | 13 Dec 2014 | | ||
| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Elvir Muriqi | UD | 10 | 14 Jun 2014 | | ||
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Joe McCreedy | TKO | 5 (10), | 12 Apr 2014 | | ||
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Matt Vanda | TKO | 1 (10), | 25 Jan 2014 | | ||
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Anthony Caputo Smith | TKO | 3 (10), | 12 Oct 2013 | | ||
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Dion Stanley | TKO | 1 (8), | 13 Apr 2013 | | ||
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Roger Cantrell | UD | 8 | 19 Jan 2013 | | ||
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Rayco Saunders | UD | 10 | 24 Oct 2012 | | ||
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | George Armenta | TKO | 3 (10), | 2 Aug 2012 | | ||
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Romaro Johnson | TKO | 8 (10), | 14 Jun 2012 | | ||
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Eric Watkins | UD | 6 | 17 Mar 2012 | | ||
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Billy Bailey | UD | 8 | 21 Jan 2012 | | ||
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Santos Martinez | KO | 2 (4), | 3 Dec 2011 | | ||
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Anthony Pietrantonio | TKO | 5 (6), | 22 Oct 2011 | | ||
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Kentrell Claiborne | TKO | 4 (6), | 1 Oct 2011 | | ||
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Brian Bernard | KO | 1 (4), | 30 Jul 2011 | | ||
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Michael Glenn | UD | 4 | 29 Mar 2011 | | ||
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Billy Cunningham | UD | 4 | 12 Mar 2011 | | ||
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Angel Gonzalez | TKO | 3 (4) | 9 Feb 2011 | | ||
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Nick Whiting | TKO | 2 (4), | 22 Oct 2010 | | ||
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Borngod Washington | MD | 4 | 6 Oct 2010 | | ||
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Dennis Penelton | KO | 1 (4), | 17 Jul 2010 | | ||
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Simeon Trigueno | TKO | 1 (4), | 21 May 2010 | |