Richard Commey


Richard Oblitey Commey 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 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." 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss29–3 Teófimo LópezTKO2, 1:1314 Dec 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost IBF lightweight title
31Win29–2 Ray BeltranKO8, 0:5428 Jun 2019 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USRetained IBF lightweight title
30Win28–2 Isa ChanievTKO2, 0:392 Feb 2019 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USWon vacant IBF lightweight title
29Win27–2 Yardley Armenta CruzTKO2, 0:294 Aug 2018 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, US
28Win26–2 Alejandro LunaTKO6, 1:5410 Mar 2018 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, US
27Win25–2 Hedi SlimaniUD1211 Mar 2017 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaWon vacant WBC International Silver lightweight title
26Loss24–2 Denis ShafikovSD122 Dec 2016 Tough Fight Gym, Moscow, Russia
25Loss24–1 Robert Easter Jr.SD129 Sep 2016 Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, USFor vacant IBF lightweight title
24Win24–0 Anzor GamgebeliTKO2, 2:0219 Mar 2016 MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
23Win23–0 Kakha AvetisianiTKO5, 1:1717 Oct 2015 Dm-Arena, Karlsruhe, Germany
22Win22–0 Bahodir MamadjonovTKO8, 1:4822 May 2015 The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title
21Win21–0 Thompson MokwanaTKO7, 0:2914 Mar 2015 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained Commonwealth lightweight title
20Win20–0 Mikheil AvakianTKO4, 1:497 Feb 2015 Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, Denmark
19Win19–0 Samir ZianiUD1013 Dec 2014 MusikTeatret, Albertslund, Denmark
18Win18–0 Gary BucklandUD1212 Jul 2014 York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth lightweight title
17Win17–0 Prince OfotsuTKO8, 0:1026 Dec 2013 Accra Sports Stadium, AccraWon vacant ABU lightweight title
16Win16–0 Paul TruscottTKO8, 1:2813 Jul 2013 York Hall, London, England
15Win15–0 Bilal MohammadKO7, 1:378 Mar 2013 City Engineers Yard, Accra, GhanaWon IBF Continental Africa lightweight title
14Win14–0 Fuseini AhmedTKO7, 2:128 Dec 2012 Will Power Boxing Complex, Accra, Ghana
13Win13–0 Kris HughesRTD4, 3:0015 Sep 2012 York Hall, London, England
12Win12–0 Simas VolosinasTKO3, 1:557 Jul 2012 York Hall, London, England
11Win11–0 Korley CollisonTKO6, 2:1316 Dec 2011 Cantonments, Accra, GhanaWon Ghanaian lightweight title
10Win10–0 Yusif SalifuTKO3, 1:272 Dec 2011 Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
9Win9–0 Zakaria SalifuTKO4, 1:234 Nov 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
8Win8–0 Tetteh LampteyTKO3, 2:4221 Oct 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
7Win7–0 Emmanuel OdoiKO2 10 Sep 2011 Accra, Ghana
6Win6–0 Dan QuarteyKO2, 2:4330 Jul 2011 Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
5Win5–0 Zakaria SalifuTKO3, 1:2424 Jun 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
4Win4–0 Yaw SakiyaTKO3, 2:5221 May 2011 Lebanon House, Accra, Ghana
3Win3–0 Kuma DoeKO3 29 Apr 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
2Win2–0 Obile Issaka1, 2:452 Apr 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana
1Win1–0 Baba NsorTKO2, 0:5926 Feb 2011 Prison's Canteen, Accra, Ghana