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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
Revision as of 02:08, 16 May 2015
Willie Monroe, Jr. | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Mongoose |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 20 |
Wins | 19 |
Wins by KO | 6 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Willie Monroe, Jr. (Born December 17, 1986) is an American professional boxer.
Amateur career
Monroe's amateur record was 128–14, he won gold at the Empire Games and in the New York Golden Gloves.[1]
Professional career
Monroe made his debut on March 27, 2008 against Erix Quinteros. After winning his first 10 fights, he lost his first against Darnell Boone in 2011. After the loss he was released by this promoter.[2] After 17 months without a fight, Monroe returned to the ring in August 2012.[3] In 2014 he won the Boxcino Tournament which aired on ESPN 2.[4] On January 16, 2015 he defeated Brian Vera in a 10-round unanimous decision.[5]
Monroe vs. Golovkin
His next fight will come against undefeated Gennady Golovkin on May 16, 2015.[6][7]