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Richard Commey
Richard Commey
Born	Richard Oblitey Commey; March 10, 1987 (age 37); Ghana
Nationality	Ghanaian
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	28
Wins by KO	25
Losses	2

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Richard Commey (born March 10, 1987) is a Ghanaian professional Lightweight boxer who is the current International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Champion^[1]. He has also won the Ghanaian lightweight title, the 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.^[2]

Richard Commey lost the International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight world title against Robert Easter Jr. on a split decision in a very close fight 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 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."^[3] After losing the International Boxing Federation IBF Lightweight World Title against Robert Easter Jr., Richard Commey beat Russian, Isa Chaniev to become the new IBF Lightweight World Champion.^[4]

Professional boxing record

30 fights	28 wins	2 losses
By knockout	25	0
By decision	3	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
30	Win	28–2	Isa Chaniev	TKO	2 (12), 0:39	2 Feb 2019	Ford Center at The Star, Frisco	Won vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
29	Win	27–2	Yardley Armenta Cruz	TKO	2 (8), 0:29	4 Aug 2018	Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
28	Win	26–2	Alejandro Luna	TKO	6 (12), 1:54	10 Mar 2018	Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio
27	Win	25–2	Hedi Slimani	UD	12	11 Mar 2017	Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana	Won vacant WBC International Silver Lightweight Title.
26	Loss	24–2	Denis Shafikov	SD	12	2 Dec 2016	Tough Fight Gym, Moscow, Russia
25	Loss	24–1	Robert Easter Jr.	SD	12	9 Sep 2016	Santander Arena, Reading	For vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
24	Win	24–0	Anzor Gamgebeli	TKO	2 (8), 2:02	19 Mar 2016	MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
23	Win	23–0	Kakha Avetisiani	TKO	5 (10), 1:17	17 Oct 2015	DM-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
22	Win	22–0	Bahodir Mamadjonov	TKO	8 (10), 1:48	22 May 2015	The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas	Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental Lightweight Title.
21	Win	21–0	Thompson Mokwana	TKO	7 (12), 0:29	14 Mar 2015	Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa	Commonwealth (British Empire) Lightweight Title
20	Win	20–0	Mikheil Avakian	TKO	4 (8), 1:49	7 Feb 2015	Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
19	Win	19–0	Samir Ziani	UD	10	13 Dec 2014	MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
18	Win	18–0	Gary Buckland	UD	12	12 Jul 2014	York Hall, Bethnal Green	Won vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Lightweight Title
17	Win	17–0	Prince Ofotsu	TKO	8 (12), 0:10	26 Dec 2013	Accra Sports Stadium, Accra	Won vacant African Boxing Union Lightweight Title
16	Win	16–0	Paul Truscott	TKO	8 (12), 1:28	13 Jul 2013	York Hall, Bethnal Green
15	Win	15–0	Bilal Mohammad	KO	7 (12), 1:37	8 Mar 2013	City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
14	Win	14–0	Fuseini Ahmed	TKO	7 (8), 2:12	8 Dec 2012	Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
13	Win	13–0	Kris Hughes	RTD	4 (8), 3:00	15 Sep 2012	York Hall, Bethnal Green
12	Win	12–0	Simas Volosinas	TKO	3 (6), 1:55	7 Jul 2012	York Hall, Bethnal Green
11	Win	11–0	Korley Collison	TKO	6 (12), 2:13	16 Dec 2011	Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
10	Win	10–0	Yusif Salifu	TKO	3 (8), 1:27	2 Dec 2011	Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
9	Win	9–0	Zakaria Salifu	TKO	4 (8), 1:23	4 Nov 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
8	Win	8–0	Tetteh Lamptey	TKO	3 (8), 2:42	21 Oct 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
7	Win	7–0	Emmanuel Odoi	KO	2 (8)	10 Sep 2011	Accra, Ghana
6	Win	6–0	Dan Quartey	KO	2 (8), 2:43	30 Jul 2011	Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
5	Win	5–0	Zakaria Salifu	TKO	3 (8), 1:24	24 Jun 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
4	Win	4–0	Yaw Sakiya	TKO	3 (8), 2:52	21 May 2011	Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
3	Win	3–0	Kuma Doe	KO	3 (8)	29 Apr 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
2	Win	2–0	Obile Issaka	TKO	1 (6), 2:45	2 Apr 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
1	Win	1–0	Baba Nsor	TKO	2 (6), 0:59	26 Feb 2011	Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana

References

^ "Commey defeats Chaniev". 3 February 2019.
^ "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.
^ Koranteng, Daniel. "Richard Commey wins IBF World title after 2nd Rnd TKO win over Chaniev". CitiNewsRoom. CitiNewsRoom. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

External links

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[Commey_defeats_Chaniev-1] "Commey defeats Chaniev". 3 February 2019.

[Statistics_at_boxrec.com-2] "Statistics at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.

[3] Rafael, Dan. "Barthelemy vacates belt; Easter to fight Commey". Retrieved Jun 7, 2016.

[4] Koranteng, Daniel. "Richard Commey wins IBF World title after 2nd Rnd TKO win over Chaniev". CitiNewsRoom. CitiNewsRoom. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

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-'''Richard Commey''' (born March 10, 1987) is a [[Ghanaian people|Ghanaian]] [[professional]] [[Lightweight]] [[Boxing|boxer]] who is the current [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) World Champion
+'''Richard Commey''' (born March 10, 1987) is a [[Ghanaian people|Ghanaian]] [[professional]] [[Lightweight]] [[Boxing|boxer]] who is the current [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) World Champion<ref name="Commey defeats Chaniev">{{cite web|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/richard-commey-2019-ibf-world-champion/|title=Commey defeats Chaniev|date=3 February 2019}}</ref>. He has also won the Ghanaian lightweight title, the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) Continental Africa lightweight title, [[African Boxing Union]] (ABU) lightweight title, [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) Inter-Continental lightweight title, and [[List of Commonwealth Boxing Council Champions#lightweight|Commonwealth lightweight title]].<ref name="Statistics at boxrec.com">{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=563751&cat=boxer|title=Statistics at boxrec.com|publisher=boxrec.com|date=31 December 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
-<ref name="Commey defeats Chaniev">{{cute web|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/richard-commey-2019-ibf-world-champion/|title=Commey defeats Chaniev|date=3 February 2019}}</ref>. He has also won the Ghanaian lightweight title, the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) Continental Africa lightweight title, [[African Boxing Union]] (ABU) lightweight title, [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) Inter-Continental lightweight title, and [[List of Commonwealth Boxing Council Champions#lightweight|Commonwealth lightweight title]].<ref name="Statistics at boxrec.com">{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=563751&cat=boxer|title=Statistics at boxrec.com|publisher=boxrec.com|date=31 December 2013|accessdate=1 January 2014}}</ref>
 Richard Commey lost the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) [[lightweight]] world title against [[Robert Easter Jr.]] on a split decision in a very close fight after Rances Barthelemy  vacated the belt in order to move up in weight.