He also commended promoters for the good work done so far, believing that very soon Ghana will produce a new world champion.
That letter signed by the GBA president told the stakeholders they will be doing so at their own risk if they fail to comply with the order. While not much is known about the top lightweight’s personal life, Yen.com states that Commey’s mother’s a ‘kenkey’ seller, a kind of sourdough dumplings native to the Ga and Fante-inhabited regions of West Africa. He had a very humble beginning as he was born in a poor family. That, he explained, was to make the GBA aware of the dealings between a boxer and a coach or manager. Richard Commey was born in James Town, Accra in Ghana. Last week, the GBA served notice to all GBA Licensees including boxers, managers and promoters to deposit a copy of a properly signed promotional and managerial contracts at the GBA office. Abraham Kotey Neequaye to make boxing the biggest sporting event in Ghana. He said the decision was one of many taken by the current administration headed by Mr. He will bounce back soon," Alhaji Toffik stated. Looking around, he is the closest Ghanaian boxer closer to a world title, therefore, our activities must be geared towards the world title agenda. "I believe Commey is our best hope of winning a world title soon.
How to watch Jose Pedraza vs Richard Commey Pedraza and Commey should make their way to the ring around midnight ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Richard Commey will take place on Saturday, Aug. MORE: Boxing Schedule 2022: Date, division, location for upcoming fights When is Jose Pedraza vs. Richard Commey, including the fight card, price, betting odds, and more. The Sporting News has a complete guide to Jose Pedraza vs. Commey's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Vasiliy Lomachenko last December. He lost the belt to Teofimo Lopez later that year. An African and Commonwealth lightweight champion, he won the IBF lightweight title in 2019.
Pedraza's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Jose Ramirez in March.Ĭommey made his pro debut in 2011. Since then, Pedraza has won and lost the WBO lightweight title and gone 7-3 in 10 fights. He won the IBO super featherweight title in 2014 and then defended the belt twice before losing it to Gervonta Davis in 2017. 27.Ī silver medalist in the 2009 World Championships, Pedraza turned pro in 2011.
Jose Pedraza and Richard Commey will face off inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, Aug. Two former champions are ready to clash and try to regain lost momentum.