Louis Monaco boxer

Louis Monaco boxer
bouts
60
won
16
lost
39
draw
5
Status
inactive
Division
heavyweight
Debut
1995-08-18
Height
5′ 11″/180cm
Reach
80″/203cm
Age
-
Born
1968-04-28
Death
-
Nationality
USA

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, and Michael Dokes.Monaco turned pro in 1995 at the age of twenty-seven, after a professional bodybuilding career.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. He would go on to fight Trevor Berbick, Kirk Johnson, Vitali Klitschko, Lamon Brewster, Fres Oquendo, Lance Whitaker, and Maurice Harris. 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.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.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2014-04-06 John Wesley Nofire WWWWWW The Ritz, Raleigh LOST
Technical knockout
2013-12-14 Alonzo Butler WWLWWL Mustang Fitness, Oak Ridge LOST
KO
2012-08-31 Kenny Lemos LLWLWD Red and Jerrys, Sheridan LOST
Unanimous decision
2008-02-09 Eric Boose WWWWWL Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester LOST
Technical knockout
2008-01-19 Donnell Wiggins WLLLDL Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma DRAW
Majority decision
2007-03-16 Justin Wrede LWLDLL Denver A.C., Denver WIN
KO
2007-01-12 Raphael Butler WWWWWW Target Center, Minneapolis LOST
2006-10-13 Joey Abell WWWWWW Blue Horizon, Philadelphia LOST
Technical knockout
2006-09-22 Kenny Lemos DWWWLL Mile High Events Center, Commerce City WIN
Unanimous decision
2006-06-15 Kertson Manswell WWWWWW Petrotrin Grounds, Fyzabad LOST
Technical knockout
2006-04-27 Terry Smith WWWWWW Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa LOST
Unanimous decision
2005-08-26 Lance Whitaker WWWWWL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood LOST
Technical knockout
2005-07-29 China Smith LWWWWW Robarts Arena, Sarasota LOST
Unanimous decision
2005-04-15 Ross Brantley LLL Athletic Club, Denver WIN
Technical knockout
2004-12-03 Eddie Chambers WWWWWW Blue Horizon, Philadelphia LOST
Unanimous decision
2004-11-04 Malik Scott WWWWWW SBC Center, San Antonio LOST
Unanimous decision
2004-04-24 Shane Sutcliffe LWWWLL Shrine Auditorium, Billings WIN
Unanimous decision
2004-02-28 Kenny Lemos WLWWWW Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton DRAW
Points
2003-09-14 Kenny Lemos WLWWW Colorado Market Place, Johnstown LOST
Unanimous decision
2002-03-17 Jeremy Williams WWWLWL Gold Country Casino, Oroville LOST
KO
2001-10-13 Malik Scott WWWWWW Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City LOST
Split-decision
2001-08-25 Ritchie Goosehead LWWLLD 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town WIN
Technical knockout
2001-07-26 Robert Wiggins WWWWWW Roseland Ballroom, New York LOST
Unanimous decision
2001-05-04 Zuri Lawrence WLLWWW Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville LOST
Unanimous decision
2000-10-04 David Defiagbon WWWWWW Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort, Canyonville LOST
Unanimous decision
2000-05-05 Samson Po'uha WWWWLL Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas LOST
KO
1999-12-14 Ken Bentley LLLLLL 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis WIN
Unanimous decision
1999-12-02 Jason Jackson LDLLWL Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, Saint Charles WIN
KO
1999-10-16 Chris Thomas WW Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville WIN
Unanimous decision
1999-09-29 Ken Bentley LLLLLL Cubby Bear, Chicago WIN
Unanimous decision
1999-05-22 Maurice Harris WLWWWW Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas LOST
Technical knockout
1999-05-06 Charles Shufford WWWWWW Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma LOST
Unanimous decision
1999-04-22 Ross Puritty LLLWWW Adam’s Mark Hotel, Tulsa LOST
Points
1999-04-01 Edward Wright WLWWDW Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley DRAW
Points
1999-01-30 Elieser Castillo WWWWLW Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City LOST
Unanimous decision
1998-12-11 Fres Oquendo WWWWWW Pueblo LOST
Points
1998-11-07 Derrick Banks WWWLDW Civic Center, Bismarck LOST
Split-decision
1998-06-14 Lamon Brewster WWWWWW Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City LOST
KO
1998-05-09 Monte Barrett WWWWWW Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City LOST
Unanimous decision
1998-03-07 Vitali Klitschko WWWWWW Sartory Saale, Cologne LOST
KO
1998-02-27 Anthony Green WWWLWW Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City LOST
Unanimous decision
1997-11-18 Lawrence Clay Bey WWWWW Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro LOST
Unanimous decision
1997-07-12 Kirk Johnson WWWWWW Grand Casino, Biloxi LOST
Technical knockout
1997-07-01 Gary Bell WWWWWW Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood LOST
Unanimous decision
1997-05-24 Jessie Henry LWLLLL Mammoth Events Center, Denver WIN
KO
1997-05-13 James Douglas WLWWWW Grand Casino, Biloxi LOST
1997-04-05 Michael Dokes WWLWWW Aztlan Theatre, Denver WIN
Points
1997-02-07 Kevin McBride WWWWWW Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1996-12-19 Jeremy Williams WWWWLW Country Club, Reseda LOST
KO
1996-10-06 Michael Grant WWWWWW Sports Arena, Los Angeles LOST
Technical knockout
1996-09-18 Trevor Berbick WWWLWW Music Fair, Westbury LOST
Unanimous decision
1996-07-13 Peter McNeeley WLWWWW Mammoth Events Center, Denver WIN
Technical knockout
1996-06-04 Cody Koch WWWWWW Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas LOST
Unanimous decision
1996-04-27 Mark Connolly WDWWWW Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
Majority decision
1996-04-06 Rudy Gutierrez LLL Boise WIN
Technical knockout
1996-03-28 Tyrone Castell debut Denver DRAW
Points
1996-03-15 Mark Connolly WWDWWW Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas LOST
Unanimous decision
1996-01-26 Rick Roufus WWWWWW Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas DRAW
Split-decision
1995-12-01 Eric Esch WWWWWW Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio LOST
KO
1995-08-18 Terry Lopez LL Regency Hotel, Denver WIN
Split-decision