Richard Commey was born in Accra, Ghana on March 10, 1987. He made his professional debut at the age of 23 years on February 26, 2011 against Baba Nsor. Commey defeated Nsor via 2nd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Commey got his first shot at a world title at the age of 29 after 24 professional fights. On September 9, 2016 Commey challenged Robert Easter Jr.'s IBF lightweight title but lost via 12-round split decision.
He became a world champion on February 2, 2019 at the age of 31 years, after by defeating Isa Chaniev in a clash for the vacant IBF lightweight champion. Commey stopped Chaniev in the 2nd round of the 12-round world-title fight. This was his 30th fight as a professional.
Commey's latest fight was an 11th-round KO loss to José Ramírez at age 36, on March 25, 2023.
Some of Richard Commey's best fights so far have been against Ray Beltrán, Jackson Marinez, and José Pedraza. For a complete list of Commey's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Richard Commey".
Commey has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Richard Commey Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 | Mar 25, 2023 | 36 |
José Ramírez 30 27-1 | loss | KO 11 |
35 | Aug 27, 2022 | 35 |
José Pedraza 33 29-4 | draw | SD 10 |
34 | Dec 11, 2021 | 34 |
Vasiliy Lomachenko 33 15-2 | loss | UD 12 |
33 | Feb 13, 2021 | 33 |
Jackson Marinez 30 19-1 | win | KO 6 |
32 | Dec 14, 2019 | 32 |
Teófimo López 22 14-0 | loss | TKO 2 |
31 | Jun 28, 2019 | 32 |
Ray Beltrán 37 35-8-1 | win | KO 8 |
30 | Feb 02, 2019 | 31 | Isa Chaniev | win | TKO 2 |
29 | Aug 04, 2018 | 31 | Yardley Armenta Cruz | win | TKO 2 |
28 | Mar 10, 2018 | 31 | Alejandro Luna | win | TKO 6 |
27 | Mar 11, 2017 | 30 | Hedi Slimani | win | UD 12 |
26 | Dec 02, 2016 | 29 | Denis Shafikov | loss | SD 12 |
25 | Sep 09, 2016 | 29 |
Robert Easter Jr. 25 17-0 | loss | SD 12 |
24 | Mar 19, 2016 | 29 | Anzor Gamgebeli | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Oct 17, 2015 | 28 | Kakha Avetisiani | win | TKO 5 |
22 | May 22, 2015 | 28 | Bahodir Mamadjonov | win | TKO 8 |
21 | Mar 14, 2015 | 28 | Thompson Mokwana | win | TKO 7 |
20 | Feb 07, 2015 | 27 | Mikheil Avakian | win | TKO 4 |
19 | Dec 13, 2014 | 27 | Samir Ziani | win | UD 10 |
18 | Jul 12, 2014 | 27 | Gary Buckland | win | UD 12 |
17 | Dec 26, 2013 | 26 | Prince Ofotsu | win | TKO 8 |
16 | Jul 13, 2013 | 26 | Paul Truscott | win | TKO 8 |
15 | Mar 08, 2013 | 25 | Bilal Mohammad | win | KO 7 |
14 | Dec 08, 2012 | 25 | Fuseini Ahmed | win | TKO 7 |
13 | Sep 15, 2012 | 25 | Kris Hughes | win | RTD 4 |
12 | Jul 07, 2012 | 25 | Simas Volosinas | win | TKO 3 |
11 | Dec 16, 2011 | 24 | Korley Collison | win | TKO 6 |
10 | Dec 02, 2011 | 24 | Yusif Salifu | win | TKO 3 |
9 | Nov 04, 2011 | 24 | Zakaria Salifu | win | TKO 4 |
8 | Oct 21, 2011 | 24 | Tetteh Lamptey | win | TKO 3 |
7 | Sep 10, 2011 | 24 | Emmanuel Odoi | win | KO 2 |
6 | Jul 30, 2011 | 24 | Dan Quartey | win | KO 2 |
5 | Jun 24, 2011 | 24 | Zakaria Salifu | win | TKO 3 |
4 | May 21, 2011 | 24 | Yaw Sakiya | win | TKO 3 |
3 | Apr 29, 2011 | 24 | Kuma Doe | win | KO 3 |
2 | Apr 02, 2011 | 24 | Obile Issaka | win | TKO 1 |
1 | Feb 26, 2011 | 23 | Baba Nsor | win | TKO 2 |