Seamus McDonagh (boxer)
Encyclopedia
Seamus McDonagh is a retired professional boxer
and actor. He was born in Birmingham
, England, and raised in County Meath
, Ireland. He won the 1985 New York State Golden Gloves in the Heavyweight Division and challenged Evander Holyfield
for the WBC Continental Americas Title. He lost only 3 times in 21 professional fights and turned to acting after his retirement from boxing. McDonagh holds a degree in English from St. John's University.
later in his career. He holds notable victories over Michael Greer and Cecil Coffee. On June 1st, 1990, McDonagh challenged Evander Holyfield
for the WBC Continental Americas Title. He lost by TKO in the 4th round. Shortly after, McDonagh retired from boxing.
production Kid Shamrock.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
and actor. He was born in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England, and raised in County Meath
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland. He won the 1985 New York State Golden Gloves in the Heavyweight Division and challenged Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield is a professional boxer from the United States. He is a former undisputed world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal"...
for the WBC Continental Americas Title. He lost only 3 times in 21 professional fights and turned to acting after his retirement from boxing. McDonagh holds a degree in English from St. John's University.
Amateur career
McDonagh had a successful amateur career during which he captured the New York State Golden Gloves in 1985. He beat Ike Padilla to win the finals and the championship. He trained out of B&B Boxing Club in Brooklyn, New York.Cruiserweight
McDonagh spent the majority of his professional career as a cruiserweight. He debuted against Kevin Denson on December 10th, 1985. He won by TKO in the 2nd round.Heavyweight
McDonagh moved up to heavyweightHeavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
later in his career. He holds notable victories over Michael Greer and Cecil Coffee. On June 1st, 1990, McDonagh challenged Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield is a professional boxer from the United States. He is a former undisputed world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname "The Real Deal"...
for the WBC Continental Americas Title. He lost by TKO in the 4th round. Shortly after, McDonagh retired from boxing.
Acting career
McDonagh has pursued an acting career after his retirement from boxing. Most notably, he starred in the Off-BroadwayOff-Broadway
Off-Broadway theater is a term for a professional venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, and for a specific production of a play, musical or revue that appears in such a venue, and which adheres to related trade union and other contracts...
production Kid Shamrock.