Richard Commey

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Richard Commey
Born
Richard Oblitey Commey

(1987-03-10) 10 March 1987 (age 37)
Accra, Ghana
Nationality Ghanaian
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins30
Wins by KO27
Losses5
Draws1

Richard Oblitey Commey (born 10 March 1987) is a Ghanaian professional boxer who held the IBF lightweight title in 2019. He previously held multiple regional lightweight titles including; the Ghanaian title in 2011; the ABU title in 2013; and the Commonwealth title from 2014 to 2015.

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Professional career

On 9 September 2016, Commey fought for a world title for the first time in his career, against undefeated Robert Easter Jr. Both fighters had a strong start in the first four rounds. Commey managed to drop Easter Jr. in the eighth round, but it wouldn't be enough for the judges, two of them scoring the fight 115–112 and 114–113 in favor of Easter Jr., while the third judge scored the fight 114–113 for Commey, handing Easter Jr. the split-decision win. [1]

After losing to Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant IBF lightweight title in 2016, Commey defeated Isa Chaniev in 2019 to capture the IBF title in his second attempt. [2] [3]

In his next fight, Commey made his first title defence, against former champion Ray Beltrán. The title however, was on the line for Beltran, since he failed to make the required weight limit for the fight. Commey dropped Beltrán four times during the fight, the last knockdown being the decisive one, since it prompted referee Eddie Hernandez Sr to stop the fight. [4]

Next up, Commey squared off against undefeated 22-year old prospect Teófimo López on 14 December 2019, who was ranked #1 lightweight by the IBF. [5] During the middle of the second round, both fighters tried to connect on a right hand, but López was the one who got to his target first, catching Commey with a vicious right hand which sent him down on the floor. Commey managed to beat the count, however, López immediately went in attack mode, forcing the referee to stop the fight. [6]

On 13 February 2021, Commey rebounded from his defeat against López with a sixth-round knockout victory against Jackson Marinez. [7]

On 11 December 2021, Commey faced recently deposed former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko from Ukraine in an almost one-sided fight. Lomachenko dominated the fight from round one to round twelve. In round 7 Commey was knocked down and visibly shaken, causing Lomachenko to tell Commey's corner to stop the fight because of the obvious damages done to the Ghanaian fighter. After some ringside verification at the start of round 8, Commey continued, and Lomachenko won nearly all the remaining rounds. Lomachenko defeated Commey in a unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

36 fights30 wins5 losses
By knockout272
By decision33
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss30–5–1 José Ramirez KO11 (12), 2:3426 Mar 2023Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, US
35Draw30–4–1 José Pedraza SD1027 Aug 2022Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
34Loss30–4 Vasiliy Lomachenko UD12 11 Dec 2021 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
33Win30–3 Jackson Marinez KO6 (10), 2:3513 Feb 2021 MGM Grand Conference Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
32Loss29–3 Teófimo López TKO2 (12), 1:1314 Dec 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost IBF lightweight title
31Win29–2 Ray Beltrán KO8 (12), 0:5428 Jun 2019 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USRetained IBF lightweight title
30Win28–2 Isa Chaniev TKO2 (12), 0:392 Feb 2019 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USWon vacant IBF lightweight title
29Win27–2Yardley Armenta CruzTKO2 (8), 0:294 Aug 2018 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, US
28Win26–2Alejandro LunaTKO6 (12), 1:5410 Mar 2018 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, US
27Win25–2Hedi SlimaniUD1211 Mar 2017Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBC International Silver lightweight title
26Loss24–2 Denis Shafikov SD122 Dec 2016Tough Fight Gym, Moscow, Russia
25Loss24–1 Robert Easter Jr. SD129 Sep 2016 Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, USFor vacant IBF lightweight title
24Win24–0Anzor GamgebeliTKO2 (8), 2:0219 Mar 2016MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
23Win23–0Kakha AvetisianiTKO5 (10), 1:1717 Oct 2015 Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
22Win22–0Bahodir MamadjonovTKO8 (10), 1:4822 May 2015The D Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, USWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title
21Win21–0Thompson MokwanaTKO7 (12), 0:2914 Mar 2015Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained Commonwealth lightweight title
20Win20–0Mikheil AvakianTKO4 (8), 1:497 Feb 2015Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
19Win19–0 Samir Ziani UD1013 Dec 2014MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
18Win18–0 Gary Buckland UD1212 Jul 2014York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth lightweight title
17Win17–0Prince OfotsuTKO8 (12), 0:1026 Dec 2013Sports Stadium, Accra, GhanaWon vacant African lightweight title
16Win16–0Paul TruscottTKO8 (12), 1:2813 Jul 2013York Hall, London, England
15Win15–0Bilal MohammadKO7 (12), 1:378 Mar 2013City Engineers Yard, Accra, GhanaWon IBF Continental Africa lightweight title
14Win14–0Fuseini AhmedTKO7 (8), 2:128 Dec 2012Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
13Win13–0Kris HughesRTD4 (8), 3:0015 Sep 2012York Hall, London, England
12Win12–0Simas VolosinasTKO3 (6), 1:557 Jul 2012 York Hall, London, England
11Win11–0Korley CollisonTKO6 (12), 2:1316 Dec 2011Cantonments, Accra, GhanaWon Ghanaian lightweight title
10Win10–0Yusif SalifuTKO3 (8), 1:272 Dec 2011Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
9Win9–0Zakaria SalifuTKO4 (8), 1:234 Nov 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
8Win8–0Tetteh LampteyTKO3 (8), 2:4221 Oct 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
7Win7–0Emmanuel OdoiKO2 (8)10 Sep 2011Accra, Ghana
6Win6–0Dan QuarteyKO2 (8), 2:4330 Jul 2011Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
5Win5–0Zakaria SalifuTKO3 (8), 1:2424 Jun 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
4Win4–0Yaw SakiyaTKO3 (8), 2:5221 May 2011Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
3Win3–0Kuma DoeKO3 (8)29 Apr 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
2Win2–0Obile IssakaTKO1 (6), 2:452 Apr 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
1Win1–0Baba NsorTKO2 (6), 0:5926 Feb 2011Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana

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References

  1. ↑ "Robert Easter Wins IBF Gold, Edges Very Tough Richard Commey". BoxingScene.com. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  2. ↑ Koranteng, Daniel (3 February 2019). "Richard Commey wins IBF World title after 2nd Rnd TKO win over Chaniev". CitiNewsRoom. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "Commey knocks out Chaniev to win IBF world lightweight title". MyJoyOnline. Wires. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "Richard Commey Drops Ray Beltran Four Times, TKO in Eight". BoxingScene.com. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  5. ↑ "Commey vs Lopez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  6. ↑ Christ, Scott (2019-12-14). "Commey vs Lopez results: Teofimo Lopez knocks out Richard Commey to win IBF title, says Vasiliy Lomachenko is next". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  7. ↑ "Richard Commey knocks out Jackson Marinez in round 6". www.ghanaweb.com. 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-02-18.


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