Rinty Monaghan

Rinty Monaghan
Born
John Joseph Monaghan

(1918-08-21)21 August 1918
Died3 March 1984(1984-03-03) (aged 65)
Belfast, Northern Ireland
NationalityIrish
Other namesRinty
The Singing Irishman
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights69
Wins52
Wins by KO19
Losses9
Draws8

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.