In a super lightweight clash between two former world champions, crafty Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (29-4-1, 14 KOs) and power-punching Richard “RC” Commey (30-4-1, 27 KOs) battled to a ten round split draw on Saturday night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Close fight until Pedraza seemingly pulled away late. Commey was hampered from a cut over his left eye suffered in round six. Scores were 97-93 Pedraza, 96-94 Commey, 95-95.
Jose Pedraza: “Even though my eye was inflamed, we understood that it was done because he has a good right hand. The entire night, the whole point was to neutralize that right hand. Despite the fact that it was inflamed, I was able to do that.”
[on rounds 9 and 10] “I landed a great body shot. I felt that I hurt him, and that gave me the inspiration to keep going after him. I actually believe those were the rounds that gave me the victory tonight, despite what the scorecards say.”
“I’ve never turned down a fight, and I’m not going to start now. Whatever Top Rank wants for me. If they demand a rematch, I’m ready to give Richard Commey a rematch because he deserves it and I have the utmost respect for him. Ultimately, my goal is to win a world title once again. Whatever I have to do, that’s what I’m willing to do.
Richard Commey: “It is a draw. Obviously, I have to go back home and see my people. I love my people, and I gotta go back there, do what I gotta do.”
It was a good, close fight and, though I’m definitely more of a fan of Commey’s, I thought Pedraza edged it. Would love to have seen what would have happened if Commey didn’t get cut.
Great fight Lucie. I think Comey won it with the left jab by 98-96.
Good fight, I had Commey winning by 2 but a draw is ok.
I also had Commey winning by 2 (96-92) but Pedraza finished stronger. Punchstats are confusing when pro boxing is judged round by round.
“I also had Commey winning by 2 (96-92)”
– That score would read “96 – 94” if you had Commey winning by two rounds.
– Take care.
I agree. Commey;s Jab won the fight by two rounds.
I thought so too 96-94 Commey but did have him at 2-1 odds. Many close rounds so can’t really argue with the draw.
Commey won this fight!! Commey was robbed of a decision!!
A draw seemed fair
I didnt watch the fight but feel that “the sniper” needs a new nickname, snipers usually only need 1 shot and don’t settle for draws
I scored it 95-95. Draw I feel is a fair result. These were two very evenly matched guys and it played out that way, with both having their moments. Very back and forth affair.
good fight want to see a rematch pedraza came on in the late rounds
It was a good fight between two good fighters. I thought Pedraza pulled it out with the last two rounds. That’s really what it’s all about , good fights between good fighters.
It was a good fight. I felt that Commey pressed the fight and was a little bit more consistent. Pedraza did do some good work but it appeared to be less as frequent. Without judging it closely I thought Commey edged it. Pedraza was good at avoiding 2nd and 3rd shots every time he got tagged. He landed towards the end of the fight but until the 9th it seemed like his punches had less effect. A draw was the worst outcome that Commey should get in my opinion so hopefully they can both take something from this and remain competitive.
It was a good fight a close fight but I honestly thought Pedraza would have his hand raised
The Commentators lost their mind over Round 9 and seemed to forget the whole scoring system. I think Pedraza did too, because he completely failed to press the advantage he seemed to have going into the tenth. I actually felt like Pedraza seemed to be the bigger, stronger guy, but seemed unwilling to use his advantages. His low punch output cost him this fight and I think he was lucky to have received the Draw. I had it for Commey 96 to 94.
They’ve both officially established themselves as gatekeepers.