# Sean Monaghan

Sean Monaghan (born May 21, 1981) 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.

## Professional career
### Monaghan vs. Trigueno

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 vs. Pietrantonio

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

### Monaghan vs. Johnson

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 vs. Cantrell

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.

### Monaghan vs. Stanley

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.

### Monaghan vs. Barrera

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.

### Monaghan vs. Johnson

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.

## Professional boxing record

| 32 fights | 29 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 2 |
| By decision | 12 | 1 |
| 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. | |