Commey On The Verge Of Making History

Professor Azumah Nelson is undoubtedly the greatest fighter to have emerged from Ghana.

He has earned his status as one of Africa’s Greats, but his compatriot, Richard Commey (24-0, 22 KOs) is on the brink of achieving what Azumah could not, against Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker when they fought for the WBC & IBF World Lightweight titles in 1990s.

The young Ghanaian will  take on American Robert Easter Jnr (17-0, 14KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight title at the Santander Arena, Pennsylvania on Friday, September 11, 2016.

Prior to Azumah’s bout with Whitaker, Salvador Sánchez was the only boxer to have beaten Azumah in his entire career but Whitaker proved that he was the ruler of the  WBC and IBF category at that time after a unanimous decision win .

All that stands in Commey’s way would be his hard-hitting , unbeaten American opponent, Easter Jr., who is looking to stamp his mark on the Lightweight division especially after an impressive outing against Argenis Mendez in a 5-round Knock down.

Most Ghanaian boxing fans would be praying very hard for this young man – as he has proven over the period that he is a man for big occasions – to win Ghana a world title after Joseph Agbeko lost his IBF and WBC Silver Bantamweight titles to Mexican boxer, Abner Mares in 2013.

Commey On The Verge Of Making History

Boxing Preview: Commey Vs Easter Jnr (IBF Lightweight)

The biggest fight of the year for most Ghanaian boxing fans will take center stage at the Santander Arena, Pennsylvania on Friday, September 11, 2016 when Ghana’s Richard Commey(24-0, 22 KOs) takes on American Robert Easter Jnr (17-0 (14KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight title.

BOUT PROFILING

The title, which was vacated by Cuban superstar, Rances Barthelemy three months ago, will see the two unbeaten boxers thrill the world with some exciting 12-round contest.

The Ghanaian Lightweight is based in the UK, and has recorded 17 straight stoppage wins before showing his stamina in a 12-round domination of Gary Buckland.

Despite his all conquering tales, his billing on Goodwin Promotion cards at York Hall never ignited his career which saw him subsequently move to Sauerland Promotions, putting him on the verge of world championship glory.

His opponent, Easter Jnr, on the other hand, burst onto the scene in April when he blitzed a fading Argenis Mendez in 5 rounds after a powerful right hand ended the contest in brutal fashion back in April this year.

Commey, who is 29 years old, will have experience on his side as against Easter Jr., who is 25.

But regardless of age, both fighters are extremely fresh and fired up for the task ahead.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Easter Jr’s an orthodox boxer, has ridiculous reach advantage which will prove the hardest obstacle for Commey to overcome. The blistering speed behind Easter Jr’s punches brings out the power and, Commey will need every bit of that sturdy chin of his to take those incoming missiles.

Commey, who is also an orthodox boxer himself, will need to set a high tempo from the very start of the contest. If Easter Jr is allowed to build a lead in the early goings, then he could settle into a rhythm that will prove too difficult to shake.

Easter Jr enjoys teasing opponents on the front foot, where he is then able to control the range. Commey must use hard faints to force Easter Jr to back up, and then he must pounce quickly, taking his opportunity to back his gangly opponent onto the ropes.

Easter Jr’s sharpness and accuracy will see him being comfortable for much of the fight, while he will have to see off the occasional nervy moment as Commey looks to dig to the body before swinging clubbing punches to the head.

PREDICTION

Commey will settle with a points victory by a close margin that may reflect very uglier at the end of the 12-round contest.

Sportscrusader.com will keep you up to date with happenings in relation to this fascinating bout.

Boxing Preview: Commey Vs Easter Jnr (IBF Lightweight)

Commey Flourishes As He Knocks Down His Opponent

Ghanaian lightweight prospect Richard Commey won his bout in dramatic faction against Georgian Anzor Gamgebeli on Saturday at the Albertslund Musikteatret in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Richard Commey (24-0) of Sauerland Promotions put up a great boxing show against Gamgebeli stopping the Georgian in the second round.

Commey floored his opponent in the first round of the bout and twice more in the second round before the fight was stopped at 2.02.

The Ghanaian boxer is mandatory challenger for the IBF World title against undefeated champion Rances Barthelemy( 25-0, 13 K0) also in the lightweight division, he therefore made a promise to put on a show for his Danish fans saying ahead of the bout with Anzor Gamgebeli which he did in style.

Commey is arguably Ghana’s biggest present hope for a world title soon as Ghana is struggling to make up world champions in recent years despite it talented boxers on the local scene.

Commey Flourishes As He Knocks Down His Opponent