Come Saturday the 11th day of December at the famous Madison Square Garden, Ghana’s pride and former International Boxing Federation lightweight world champion Richard Commey (30-3, 27 KOs) will have to overcome the biggest obstacle standing his way of becoming a two time world champion in Vasiliy Lomachenko (15-2,11KOs).
The Ghanaian in an interview expressed his respect for the Ukrainian pugilist Lomachenko who equally lost his belts to the same nemesis in Teofimo Lopez.
“It will be an honor sharing the ring with him [Lomachenko], but as soon as the first bell goes it will be him standing in the way of my dream to become a world champion again.”
Interestingly, the Jamestown native shares the conviction that the Lomachenko showdown is the next best thing to a world title bout.
“It’s like fighting for a world title without the belts, We are both highly rated in most of the sanctioning bodies and we are headlining at the MSG.”
Self styled ‘Azonto Commey,’ the Ghanaian is under no illusion the task ahead, hence conscious and fully focused on the job at hand.
“[I have to bring] my A-game. As long as I stay focused and listen to my corner, I feel I have all the tools to be victorious on the night.”
In a class act as he is noted for, Commey commended Lomachenko’s amateur record
“What can I say that hasn’t already been said?,” he asked. “His amateur record is unreal and he brought his skills into the pro ranks to become a three-weight world champion. He has it all and is a credit to the sport.” Commey stated.
“If you want to be the best you have to face the best and Lomachenko is certainly one of the best.” Richard Commey expressed.
With Teofmi Lopez dethroned by George Kambosos Jr, it’s clear that the lightweight division is the hottest in all of boxing at the moment and Commey-Lomachenko title-less showdown is the best attestation to that argument.
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