Richard Commey
| Richard Commey | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Richard Oblitey Commey |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Born |
October 3, 1987 (age 28) Ghana |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 24 (KO 23) |
| Losses | 2 |
Richard Commey is an Ghanaian professional Lightweight boxer who has won the Ghanaian lightweight title, International Boxing Federation (IBF) Continental Africa lightweight title, African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title, International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental lightweight title, and Commonwealth lightweight title.[1]
Richard Commey lost the International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight world title against Robert Easter Jr. after Rances Barthelemy vacated the belt in order to move up in weight. Commey showing his excitement stated "I'm really excited to finally get my shot at the world title," Commey, 29, said on Tuesday at a news conference in Accra, Ghana. "I have been waiting too long and too many fighters have avoided me, but it seems like we are finally there. I would like to thank my promoter Team Sauerland for helping to get this opportunity, which I will take with both hands."[2]
References
- ↑ "Statistics at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ Rafael, Dan. "Barthelemy vacates belt; Easter to fight Commey". Retrieved Jun 7, 2016.
