Rinty Monaghan
Rinty Monaghan | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Joseph Monaghan 21 August 1918 |
| Died | 3 March 1984 (aged 65) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Rinty The Singing Irishman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 69 |
| Wins | 52 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 8 |
John Joseph Monaghan (21 August 1918 – 3 March 1984) was an Undisputed World flyweight boxing champion from Belfast. He became famous in the post-war period, eventually rising to become undisputed world champion and a hero to many people in his home city.