Richard Commey

Richard Commey (born March 10, 1987) is a 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. 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."^[2]

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
28	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 World 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

External links

• Professional boxing record for Richard Commey from BoxRec
• Image - Richard Commey