Richard Commey
"RC"
Division: lightweight
Nationality: Ghana
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Birth Date: 1987-03-10
Height: 5.8 cm
Reach: 71 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
30
Wins
(27 by KO)5
Losses
(2 by KO)1
Draws
36
Total Fights
Biography
Richard Commey, born on March 10, 1987, in Accra, Ghana, is a professional boxer standing 5 feet 8 inches tall with a reach of 71 inches. Throughout his career, he has participated in several significant bouts. In September 2016, he contended for the vacant IBF lightweight title against Robert Easter Jr. but was narrowly defeated by split decision. In March 2018, Commey secured a title opportunity by achieving a sixth-round knockout victory over Alejandro Luna. He capitalized on this chance in February 2019 by capturing the IBF lightweight title with a second-round knockout of Isa Chaniev. However, in December 2019, he lost the title to Teofimo Lopez via a second-round technical knockout. In December 2021, Commey faced Vasiliy Lomachenko and was defeated by unanimous decision. Most recently, in March 2023, he fought against Jose Carlos Ramirez but suffered a loss.
Technical Overview
Commey’s fighting style is a technical marvel, defined by his extraordinary head movement, reminiscent of Neo dodging bullets in The Matrix. His head movement is not limited to the typical side-to-side motion but also incorporates vertical and diagonal shifts, making him unpredictable and difficult to target. As he moves his head, he is always prepared to come back up and follow through with sharp counterpunches, making his defensive maneuvers a seamless part of his offensive strategy.
Physically, Commey is durable and capable of withstanding a tremendous amount of punishment. His resilience in the ring allows him to press forward, even in grueling exchanges. He excels at creating space by pushing off his opponents and catching them as they attempt to exit the pocket. This ability to control the distance and capitalize on transitions is one of his standout attributes.
Commey is particularly skilled at forcing openings through subtle movements. Whether it’s pushing forward to create angles or slightly retreating to bait his opponent into overextending, he forces his adversaries to fight cautiously. His ability to set traps and counter like a precision fencer adds a strategic depth to his approach. Once he’s created the opening, he unleashes powerful, fluid combinations with devastating accuracy.
Fight History
03/25/2023 vs. Jose Carlos Ramirez, L-KO, 11/12
08/27/2022 vs. Jose Pedraza, D-SD, 10/10
12/11/2021 vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, L-UD, 12/12
02/13/2021 vs. Jackson Marinez, W-KO, 6/10
12/14/2019 vs. Teofimo Lopez, L-TKO, 2/12
06/28/2019 vs. Raymundo Beltran, W-KO, 8/12
02/02/2019 vs. Isa Chaniev, W-TKO, 2/12
08/04/2018 vs. Yardley Armenta Cruz, W-TKO, 2/8
03/10/2018 vs. Alejandro Luna, W-TKO, 6/12
03/11/2017 vs. Hedi Slimani, W-UD, 12/12
12/02/2016 vs. Denis Shafikov, L-SD, 12/12
09/09/2016 vs. Robert Easter Jr, L-SD, 12/12
03/19/2016 vs. Anzor Gamgebeli, W-TKO, 2/8
10/17/2015 vs. Kakha Avetisiani, W-TKO, 5/10
05/22/2015 vs. Bahodir Mamadjonov, W-TKO, 8/10
03/14/2015 vs. Thomson Mokwana, W-TKO, 7/12
02/07/2015 vs. Mikhail Avakian, W-TKO, 4/8
12/13/2014 vs. Samir Ziani, W-UD, 10/10
07/12/2014 vs. Gary Buckland, W-UD, 12/12
12/26/2013 vs. Prince Ofotsu, W-TKO, 8/12
07/13/2013 vs. Paul Truscott, W-TKO, 8/12
03/08/2013 vs. Bilal Mohammad, W-KO, 7/12
12/08/2012 vs. Fuseini Ahmed, W-TKO, 7/8
09/15/2012 vs. Kris Hughes, W-RTD, 4/8
07/07/2012 vs. Simas Volosinas, W-TKO, 3/6
12/16/2011 vs. Collinson Korley, W-TKO, 6/12
12/02/2011 vs. Yusif Salifu, W-TKO, 3/8
11/04/2011 vs. Zakaria Salifu, W-TKO, 4/8
10/21/2011 vs. Tetteh Lamptey, W-TKO, 3/8
09/10/2011 vs. Emmanuel Odoi, W-KO, 2/8
07/30/2011 vs. Dan Quartey, W-TKO, 2/8
06/24/2011 vs. Zakaria Salifu, W-TKO, 3/8
05/21/2011 vs. Yaw Sakiya, W-TKO, 3/8
04/29/2011 vs. Kuma Doe, W-KO, 3/8
04/02/2011 vs. Obile Issaka, W-TKO, 1/6
02/26/2011 vs. Baba Nsor, W-TKO, 2/6
