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.[1]

Louis Monaco
Statistics
Real nameLouis Monaco
Nickname(s)The Facelifter
Weight(s)Heavyweight
NationalityAmerican
Born (1968-04-28) April 28, 1968
Denver, Colorado
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins16
Wins by KO8
Losses39
Draws5
No contests0

Early life

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

Pro 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.[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

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
16 Wins (8 knockouts, 8 decisions), 39 Losses (15 knockouts, 24 decisions), 5 Draws
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 16–39–5 John Wesley Nofire TKO 1 06/04/2014 The Ritz, Raleigh
Loss 16–38–5 Alonzo Butler KO 1 14/12/2013 Mustang Fitness, Oak Ridge
Loss 16–37–5 Kenny Lemos UD 4 31/08/2012 Red and Jerrys, Sheridan
Loss 16–36–5 Eric Boose TKO 5 09/02/2008 Rochester, Washington, United States 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 "Cadillac" Wiggins MD 10 19/01/2008 Tacoma, Washington, United States 95–95, 95–95, 96–94.
Win 16–35–4 Justin "Tweeter" Wrede KO 1 16/03/2007 Denver, Colorado, United States Wrede knocked out at 0:37 of the first round.
Loss 15–35–4 Raphael "The Silencer" Butler DQ 6 12/01/2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Monaco disqualified at 1:56 of round 6 due to an illegal groin strike.
Loss 15–34–4 Joey "Ice Cold" Abell TKO 4 13/10/2006 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 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 "Sagrado Warrior" Lemos UD 6 22/09/2006 Commerce City, Colorado, United States 60–54, 60–54, 60–54.
Loss 14–33–4 Kertson "The Pride of Tobago" Manswell TKO 8 15/06/2006 Fyzabad, Trinidad & Tobago Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the eighth round.
Loss 14–32–4 Terry "The Troublemaker" Smith UD 8 27/04/2006 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States 73–78, 73–78, 74–78.
Loss 14–31–4 Lance "Mount" Whitaker TKO 3 26/08/2005 Hollywood, Florida, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the third round.
Loss 14–30–4 China "The Dragon" Smith UD 10 29/07/2005 Sarasota, Florida, United States 91–98, 91–98, 92–97.
Win 14–29–4 Ross "Da Boss" Brantley TKO 2 15/04/2005 Denver, Colorado, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:34 of the second round.
Loss 13–29–4 "Fast" Eddie Chambers UD 10 03/12/2004 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 90–100, 92–98, 90–100.
Loss 13–28–4 Malik Scott UD 8 04/11/2004 San Antonio, Texas, United States 72–80, 72–80, 73–79.
Win 13–27–4 Shane "Kid Thunder" Sutcliffe UD 10 24/04/2004 Billings, Montana, United States Canadian American Mexican Heavyweight Title. 96–94, 98–92, 99–91.
Draw 12–27–4 Kenny "Sagrado Warrior" Lemos MD 6 28/02/2004 Thornton, Colorado, United States 57–58, 57–57, 57–57.
Loss 12–27–3 Kenny "Sagrado Warrior" Lemos UD 4 14/09/2003 Johnstown, Colorado, United States 35–40, 37–38, 36–39. Monaco was knocked down in the second round.
Loss 12–26–3 Jeremy "Half Man-Half Amazing" Williams KO 1 17/03/2002 Oroville, California, United States 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, United States 57–56, 54–60, 54–60.
Win 12–24–3 Ritchie Goosehead TKO 2 25/08/2001 New Town, North Dakota, United States 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, United States
Loss 11–23–3 Zuri Lawrence UD 6 04/05/2001 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 11–22–3 David Defiagbon UD 8 04/10/2000 Canyonville, Oregon, United States
Loss 11–21–3 Israel Armenta KO 8 05/05/2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Monaco knocked out at 1:27 of the eighth round.
Win 11–20–3 Rocky Bentley UD 4 14/12/1999 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win 10–20–3 Jason Jackson KO 1 02/12/1999 Saint Charles, Missouri, United States Jackson knocked out at 2:17 of the first round.
Win 9–20–3 Chris "Cold Steel" Thomas UD 4 16/10/1999 Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Win 8–20–3 Rocky Bentley UD 4 29/09/1999 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 7–20–3 Maurice "Mo Bettah" Harris TKO 1 22/05/1999 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Referee stopped the bout at 1:33 of the first round.
Loss 7–19–3 Charles Shufford UD 6 06/05/1999 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 7–18–3 Ross "The Boss" Puritty PTS 8 22/04/1999 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Draw 7–17–3 Edward Wright PTS 8 01/04/1999 Worley, Idaho, United States
Loss 7–17–2 Elieser Castillo UD 8 30/01/1999 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 7–16–2 Fres "The Big O" Oquendo PTS 6 11/12/1998 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Loss 7–15–2 Derrick Banks PTS 6 07/11/1998 Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Loss 7–14–2 "Relentless" Lamon Brewster KO 2 14/06/1998 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 7–13–2 Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett UD 6 09/05/1998 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 7–12–2 "Dr. Ironfist" Vitali Klitschko KO 3 07/03/1998 Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Loss 7–11–2 Anthony "T-Bone" Green PTS 8 27/02/1998 Studio City, California, United States
Loss 7–10–2 Lawrence Clay Bey UD 10 18/11/1997 Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States 71–80, 71–80, 71–80.
Loss 7–9–2 Kirk "Bubba" Johnson TKO 7 12/07/1997 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the seventh round.
Loss 7–8–2 Gary "Bring Da Pain" Bell UD 10 01/07/1997 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States 93–97, 93–98, 92–98.
Win 7–7–2 Jessie Henry KO 8 24/05/1997 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 6–7–2 James "Buster" Douglas DQ 1 13/05/1997 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Monaco knocked out Douglas with a punch after the bell had rang for the first round. Douglas could not recover and was awarded the fight by disqualification.
Win 6–6–2 Michael "Dynamite" Dokes PTS 10 05/04/1997 Denver, Colorado, United States Monaco knocked down Dokes in the first round.
Win 5–6–2 Kevin McBride TKO 5 07/02/1997 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Referee stopped the bout at 1:44 of the fifth round.
Loss 4–6–2 Jeremy Williams KO 3 19/12/1996 Reseda, California, United States Monaco knocked out at 1:35 of the third round.
Loss 4–5-2 Michael Grant TKO 3 06/10/1996 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 4–4–2 Trevor Berbick UD 10 18/09/1996 Westbury, New York, United States 94–96, 94–96, 94–97.
Win 4–3–2 Peter McNeeley TKO 5 13/07/1996 Denver, Colorado, United States Referee stopped the fight at 2:57 of the fifth round.
Loss 3–3–2 Cody "The Alaskan Assassin" Koch UD 4 04/06/1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 36–40, 36–40, 36–40.
Win 3–2–2 Mark Connolly PTS 4 27/04/1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–2–2 Rudy Gutierrez TKO 4 06/04/1996 Boise, Idaho, United States
Draw 1–2–2 Tyrone Castell PTS 4 28/03/1996 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 1–2–1 Mark Connolly UD 4 15/03/1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 1–1–1 Rick "Jet" Roufus PTS 4 26/01/1996 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 1–1 Butterbean KO 1 01/12/1995 Indio, California, United States Monaco was down thrice and out at 1:50 of the first round.
Win 1–0 Terry Lopez SD 4 18/08/1995 Denver, Colorado, United States

References
  1. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Louis_Monaco
  2. http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=11221&more=1
  3. http://www.saddoboxing.com/4081-joey-abell-louis-monaco-chazz-witherspoon-earl-ladson.html
  4. http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=7598
  5. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/James_(Buster)_Douglas_vs._Louis_Monaco
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