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""Sean Gibbons"" is a former professional boxer and well-known matchmaker with a background in boxing management.

Personal
Sean grew up around the sport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was the nephew of legendary promoter Pat O' Grady and cousin to former world Lightweight Champion and USA Tuesday Night Fights commentator Sean O'Grady. In his late teens he became a manager representing many of the Midwest talent in the early to mid-1990's. On occasion when his athletes did not or were not able to appear, he would step in for them which led to an overall professional record of 14-7-3 9 KO's. He is best known for holding actor Mickey Rourke to a draw in 1993 which led to Rourke's retirement.

After his professional boxing career ended, Sean became a well-known and world travelled matchmaker working for such promotional powerhouses Top Rank Inc. and Warriors Boxing. In the early 2000's he set his sights on managing athletes to world titles. His current involvement includes work with World Champion Orlando Sallido and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Mr. Gibbons has also turned his attention to advising promoters and includes involvement in Zanfer Promotions (Fernando Beltran) and SMS Promotions (Rapper 50 Cent's new venture).

Sean has been married for over 20 years to Valerie with whom he has two children with in Las Vegas, Nevada.