Richard Commey
Richard Commey | |
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| Born | Richard Oblitey Commey 10 March 1987 Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 3 |
Richard Oblitey Commey (born 10 March 1987) is a Ghanaian professional boxer. He held the IBF lightweight title from February to December 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.
Career
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."[1] After losing the International Boxing Federation IBF Lightweight World Title against Robert Easter Jr. in 2016, Richard Commey beat Russian, Isa Chaniev to become the new IBF Lightweight World Champion.[2][3]
Professional boxing record
| 32 fights | 29 wins | 3 losses |
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| By knockout | 26 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 32 | Loss | 29–3 |  Teófimo López
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TKO | 2 (12), 1:13 | 14 Dec 2019 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
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Lost IBF lightweight title |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 |  Ray Beltran
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KO | 8 (12), 0:54 | 28 Jun 2019 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, US
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Retained IBF lightweight title |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 |  Isa Chaniev
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TKO | 2 (12), 0:39 | 2 Feb 2019 | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, US
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Won vacant IBF lightweight title |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Yardley Armenta Cruz
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TKO | 2 (8), 0:29 | 4 Aug 2018 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, US
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| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Alejandro Luna
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TKO | 6 (12), 1:54 | 10 Mar 2018 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, US
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| 27 | Win | 25–2 |  Hedi Slimani
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UD | 12 | 11 Mar 2017 |  Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana
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Won vacant WBC International Silver lightweight title |
| 26 | Loss | 24–2 | Denis Shafikov
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SD | 12 | 2 Dec 2016 | Tough Fight Gym, Moscow, Russia
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| 25 | Loss | 24–1 | Robert Easter Jr.
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SD | 12 | 9 Sep 2016 | Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, US
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For vacant IBF lightweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 |  Anzor Gamgebeli
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TKO | 2 (8), 2:02 | 19 Mar 2016 |  MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Kakha Avetisiani
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TKO | 5 (10), 1:17 | 17 Oct 2015 |  Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Bahodir Mamadjonov
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TKO | 8 (10), 1:48 | 22 May 2015 | The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 |  Thompson Mokwana
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TKO | 7 (12), 0:29 | 14 Mar 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
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Retained Commonwealth lightweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Mikheil Avakian
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TKO | 4 (8), 1:49 | 7 Feb 2015 | Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Samir Ziani
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UD | 10 | 13 Dec 2014 | MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 |  Gary Buckland
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UD | 12 | 12 Jul 2014 | York Hall, London, England
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Won vacant Commonwealth lightweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Prince Ofotsu
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TKO | 8 (12), 0:10 | 26 Dec 2013 | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra
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Won vacant ABU lightweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Paul Truscott
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TKO | 8 (12), 1:28 | 13 Jul 2013 | York Hall, London, England
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Bilal Mohammad
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KO | 7 (12), 1:37 | 8 Mar 2013 | City Engineers Yard, Accra, Ghana
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Won IBF Continental Africa lightweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Fuseini Ahmed
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TKO | 7 (8), 2:12 | 8 Dec 2012 | Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Kris Hughes
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RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 15 Sep 2012 | York Hall, London, England
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Simas Volosinas
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TKO | 3 (6), 1:55 | 7 Jul 2012 | York Hall, London, England
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Korley Collison
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TKO | 6 (12), 2:13 | 16 Dec 2011 | Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
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Won Ghanaian lightweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Yusif Salifu
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TKO | 3 (8), 1:27 | 2 Dec 2011 | Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Zakaria Salifu
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TKO | 4 (8), 1:23 | 4 Nov 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Tetteh Lamptey
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TKO | 3 (8), 2:42 | 21 Oct 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Emmanuel Odoi
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KO | 2 (8) | 10 Sep 2011 | Accra, Ghana
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Dan Quartey
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KO | 2 (8), 2:43 | 30 Jul 2011 | Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Zakaria Salifu
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TKO | 3 (8), 1:24 | 24 Jun 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Yaw Sakiya
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TKO | 3 (8), 2:52 | 21 May 2011 | Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kuma Doe
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KO | 3 (8) | 29 Apr 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Obile Issaka
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TKO | 1 (6), 2:45 | 2 Apr 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Baba Nsor
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TKO | 2 (6), 0:59 | 26 Feb 2011 | Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
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References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Commey knocks out Chaniev to win IBF world lightweight title". MyJoyOnline. Wires. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
External links
- Boxing record for Richard Commey from BoxRec (registration required)
- Image - Richard Commey
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