It’s official. On December 14, Madison Square Garden will play host to one of the most highly anticipated lightweight fights in boxing as IBF world champion Richard Commey (29-2, 26 KOs) makes the second defense of his title against #1-ranked mandatory challenger Teofimo Lopez (14-0, 11 KOs). The 12-round clash will be broadcast live on ESPN. “I’m really excited to be defending my belt at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden, said Commey. “To be one of the featured bouts at such a prestigious venue is what dreams are made of. I have worked hard to be in this position and will be working harder to stay here.”
A native of the boxing rich country of Ghana, the hard-punching Commey is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, trained by Andre Rozier and managed by Keith Connolly and Mickey Amoo-Bediako, of Streetwise Management.
I hope Richard Commey KO’s loud mouth Teofimo López. Should be a good tuff fight for both fighters!
This is a real transition fight for Lopez. If he defeats Commey, he will be proving his worth, proving he is not only hype. If he is defeated in a great fight, will be the same, but if he is soundly dominated by Commey, even worse, stopped, will justify with solid reasons why he is considered only hype by many people. I believe he is good, but this fight is a bit too soon for him and Commey will win, exposing Lopez inexperience.
this is going to be a very interesting fight.
I can’t wait for this one! Both fighters have the proverbial punchers chance. Commey’s experience against Lopez’s athleticism. This should be fun and the winner gets Loma.
You mean spanked by Loma?
This shows you Lopez’s team have supreme confidence in their guy.He’s gonna have to be good on this night.
Boy i am going to laugh if Commey wins this fight. Lopez is one classless cocky disrespectful prick with zero humbleness. The only way Commey wins is by KO unfortunately. The “takeover” my ass this clown was exposed by The Japanese. That silly dance he does reminds me of chick twerking lol.