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Louis Monaco

Louis "The Facelifter" Monaco (born April 28, 1968) is a professional boxer in the heavyweight division and the former CAM (Canadian American Mexican) heavyweight champion. Nicknamed "The Facelifter," Monaco is a clubfighter who fought several significant fighters of his era including world champions Buster Douglas, Trevor Berbick, Vitali Klitschko, Lamon Brewster, Michael Dokes, and Eric Esch.[1]

Louis Monaco
Born
Louis Monaco

(1968-04-28) April 28, 1968 (age 55)
Denver, Colorado
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Facelifter
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins16
Wins by KO8
Losses39
Draws5
No contests0

Early life edit

Monaco turned pro in 1995 at the age of twenty-seven, after a professional bodybuilding career.

Pro career edit

In Monaco’s second bout, his opponent Eric "Butterbean" Esch quickly connected with a devastating right hand that knocked Monaco out. The referee immediately called a halt to the bout as Monaco lay motionless at the edge of the ring.[2] He would go on to fight Trevor Berbick, Kirk Johnson, Vitali Klitschko, Lamon Brewster, Fres Oquendo, Lance Whitaker, and Maurice Harris.[3] But he also had some notable successes, particularly earlier in his career, when he drew with former kickboxer Rick Roufus, knocked out Peter McNeeley and beat Michael Dokes. Another big win came by knockout over a then-undefeated Kevin McBride.[4]

Buster Douglas edit

On May 13, 1997, Monaco faced Buster Douglas as part of the former world champion's comeback after six years of inactivity. The fight was carried on national television as part of a USA Tuesday Night Fights program, and was Monaco's first fight since he defeated Dokes. Although Monaco had hurt Douglas and left him on unsteady legs in the first round, Douglas managed to survive to finish the round. As the referee stepped in to separate the two fighters, Monaco caught Douglas flush with a right hook that dropped him to the canvas. Douglas required assistance to rise to his feet, and since the punch came after the bell it was considered a foul and Douglas was given five minutes to recover. He was not able to continue and Monaco was disqualified as a result.[5]

Professional boxing record edit

16 Wins (8 knockouts, 8 decisions), 39 Losses (15 knockouts, 24 decisions), 5 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 16–39–5   John Wesley Nofire TKO 1 06/04/2014   The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss 16–38–5   Alonzo Butler KO 1 14/12/2013   Mustang Fitness, Oak Ridge, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss 16–37–5   Kenny Lemos UD 4 31/08/2012   Red and Jerrys, Sheridan, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 16–36–5   Eric Boose TKO 5 09/02/2008   Rochester, Washington, U.S. Northwest Boxing Association heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:22 of the fifth round due to Monaco's left eye being swollen shut.
Draw 16–35–5   Donnell Wiggins MD 10 19/01/2008   Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win 16–35–4   Justin Wrede KO 1 16/03/2007   Denver, Colorado, U.S. Wrede knocked out at 0:37 of the first round.
Loss 15–35–4   Raphael Butler DQ 6 12/01/2007   Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Monaco disqualified at 1:56 of round 6 due to an illegal groin strike.
Loss 15–34–4   Joey Abell TKO 4 13/10/2006   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the fourth round after Abell unleashed a flurry of hooks on Monaco.
Win 15–33–4   Kenny Lemos UD 6 22/09/2006   Commerce City, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 14–33–4   Kertson Manswell TKO 8 15/06/2006   Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the eighth round.
Loss 14–32–4   Terry Smith UD 8 27/04/2006   Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Loss 14–31–4   Lance Whitaker TKO 3 26/08/2005   Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the third round.
Loss 14–30–4   China Smith UD 10 29/07/2005   Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Win 14–29–4   Ross Brantley TKO 2 15/04/2005   Denver, Colorado, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:34 of the second round.
Loss 13–29–4   Eddie Chambers UD 10 03/12/2004   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss 13–28–4   Malik Scott UD 8 04/11/2004   San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Win 13–27–4   Shane Sutcliffe UD 10 24/04/2004   Billings, Montana, U.S. Won Canadian American Mexican heavyweight title.
Draw 12–27–4   Kenny Lemos MD 6 28/02/2004   Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 12–27–3   Kenny Lemos UD 4 14/09/2003   Johnstown, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 12–26–3   Jeremy Williams KO 1 17/03/2002   Oroville, California, U.S. Monaco knocked out at 0:29 of the first round.
Loss 12–25–3   Malik Scott SD 6 13/10/2001   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 12–24–3   Ritchie Goosehead TKO 2 25/08/2001   New Town, North Dakota, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the second round.
Loss 11–24–3   Robert Wiggins UD 6 26/07/2001   New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss 11–23–3   Zuri Lawrence UD 6 04/05/2001   Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Loss 11–22–3   David Defiagbon UD 8 04/10/2000   Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
Loss 11–21–3   Israel Armenta KO 8 05/05/2000   Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Monaco knocked out at 1:27 of the eighth round.
Win 11–20–3   Rocky Bentley UD 4 14/12/1999   Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Win 10–20–3   Jason Jackson KO 1 02/12/1999   Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S. Jackson knocked out at 2:17 of the first round.
Win 9–20–3   Chris Thomas UD 4 16/10/1999   Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Win 8–20–3   Rocky Bentley UD 4 29/09/1999   Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Loss 7–20–3   Maurice Harris TKO 1 22/05/1999   Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:33 of the first round.
Loss 7–19–3   Charles Shufford UD 6 06/05/1999   Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Loss 7–18–3   Ross Puritty PTS 8 22/04/1999   Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Draw 7–17–3   Edward Wright PTS 8 01/04/1999   Worley, Idaho, U.S.
Loss 7–17–2   Elieser Castillo UD 8 30/01/1999   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 7–16–2   Fres Oquendo PTS 6 11/12/1998   Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 7–15–2   Derrick Banks PTS 6 07/11/1998   Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Loss 7–14–2   Lamon Brewster KO 2 14/06/1998   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 7–13–2   Monte Barrett UD 6 09/05/1998   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 7–12–2   Vitali Klitschko KO 3 07/03/1998   Cologne, Germany
Loss 7–11–2   Anthony Green PTS 8 27/02/1998   Studio City, California, U.S.
Loss 7–10–2   Lawrence Clay Bey UD 10 18/11/1997   Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 7–9–2   Kirk Johnson TKO 7 12/07/1997   Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the seventh round.
Loss 7–8–2   Gary Bell UD 10 01/07/1997   Wildwood, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 7–7–2   Jessie Henry KO 8 24/05/1997   Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 6–7–2   James "Buster" Douglas DQ 1 13/05/1997   Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Monaco knocked out Douglas with a punch after the bell had rung for the first round. Douglas could not recover and was awarded the fight by disqualification.
Win 6–6–2   Michael Dokes PTS 10 05/04/1997   Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Win 5–6–2   Kevin McBride TKO 5 07/02/1997   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:44 of the fifth round.
Loss 4–6–2   Jeremy Williams KO 3 19/12/1996   Reseda, California, U.S. Monaco knocked out at 1:35 of the third round.
Loss 4–5-2   Michael Grant TKO 3 06/10/1996   Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Loss 4–4–2   Trevor Berbick UD 10 18/09/1996   Westbury, New York, U.S.
Win 4–3–2   Peter McNeeley TKO 5 13/07/1996   Denver, Colorado, U.S. Referee stopped the fight at 2:57 of the fifth round.
Loss 3–3–2   Cody Koch UD 4 04/06/1996   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 3–2–2   Mark Connolly PTS 4 27/04/1996   Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2–2–2   Rudy Gutierrez TKO 4 06/04/1996   Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Draw 1–2–2   Tyrone Castell PTS 4 28/03/1996   Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 1–2–1   Mark Connolly UD 4 15/03/1996   Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Draw 1–1–1   Rick Roufus PTS 4 26/01/1996   Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 1–1   Butterbean KO 1 01/12/1995   Indio, California, U.S. Monaco was knocked out at 1:50 of the first round.
Win 1–0   Terry Lopez SD 4 18/08/1995   Denver, Colorado, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ "Louis Monaco - BoxRec".
  2. ^ "Boxing News 24/7 - Fight Schedule, Boxing Results, Rankings & Interviews".
  3. ^ "Ringside Boxing Report: Joey Abell – Louis Monaco/Chazz Witherspoon – Earl Ladson – Boxing News".
  4. ^ "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-16.
  5. ^ "James (Buster) Douglas vs. Louis Monaco - BoxRec".

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