Age |
---|
37 years |
Birth date |
December 17, 1986 |
Zodiac sign |
Sagittarius |
Place of Birth |
New York, United States |
Occupation |
Boxer |
Log in and Edit |
Willie Monroe Jr. (born December 17, 1986) is an American professional boxer.
Monroe's amateur record was 128–14, he won gold at the Empire Games and in the New York Golden Gloves.
Monroe made his debut on March 27, 2008 against Erix Quinteros. After winning his first 10 fights, his first loss came against Darnell Boone in 2011. After the loss he was released by his promoter. After 17 months without a fight, Monroe returned to the ring in August 2012. In 2014 he won the Boxcino Tournament which aired on ESPN 2. On January 16, 2015 he defeated Brian Vera in a 10-round unanimous decision.
Monroe fought against undefeated Gennady Golovkin on May 16, 2015. He lost the fight with a sixth round TKO.
On September 16, 2017, Monroe Jr challenged Billy Joe Saunders for his WBO middleweight title but ultimately suffered the third defeat of his career, via a unanimous decision.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm |
---|---|
Weight | 159 lb / 72 kg |
Log in and Edit |
Breast/Bust size | – |
---|---|
Waist size | – |
Hips size | – |
Dress Size | – |
Shoe (Feet) Size | – |
Log in and Edit |
Hair Color | Black |
---|---|
Eye Color | Black |
Nationality | American |
Race / ethnicity | Black |