Former three weight division champion Vasily Lomachenko engages the ring services of Ghana’s Former Lightweight Champion Richard Commey at the MGM Grand Saturday night in what appears to be a crucial test for both Boxers.
Lopez beat Lomchenko on points in October 2020 to win the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles, but now the Ukrainian is on a warpath as he sets out to get his belts back.
And his next stop is Commey, who was knocked out by Lopez in the second round of their clash back in December 2019.
Vasily Lomachenko vs. Richard Commey: Preview
Vasily Lomachenko is considered one of the best lightweights on the planet, and for good reason. ‘Hi-tech’ burst onto the professional boxing scene in 2013 following his storied amateur career. ‘Loma’ acclimated quickly to the pro style while winning a share of the featherweight title in his third fight.
Over the next few years, the Ukranian built his reputation by destroying fighters such as Guillermo Rigondeaux and Gary Russell Jr. Despite his potential GOAT (Greatest of All Time) hype, the multiple division kingpin slipped in 2020 after losing to Teofimo Lopez. Lomachenko did rebound in June this year by dominating Masayoshi Nakatani.
Meanwhile, Richard Commey has had a much different road to stardom than his celebrated opponent. Commey operated under the radar until his fight with Robert Easter Jr. in 2016. Commey came up short that night, but has since made a name for himself as one of the world’s toughest lightweights.
Lomachenko is one of the more intelligent and defensively sound fighters in the division. That’s not to say he can’t be drawn into a brawl, but the best chance to beat him is in the early rounds of the bout. Lomachenko is notorious for getting better as the fight progresses.
What have they said?
Lomachenko said: “It is always special when I fight at Madison Square Garden, where so many great moments in my career have taken place.
Richard Commey is a former world champion, an opponent I will not underestimate. I expect the best version of Commey, and I will be prepared for whatever he brings on December 11.”
“It is only fitting that the great Lomachenko headlines boxing’s highly anticipated return to Madison Square Garden,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.
“However, Richard Commey can never be counted out, as he’s a tough fighter who carries huge power in both hands.”
Lomachenko vs Commey FULL CARD
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Richard Commey (12 rounds – lightweight)
Jared Anderson vs. Oleksandr Teslenko (8 rounds – heavyweight)
Xander Zayas vs. TBA (6 or 8 rounds – super-welterweight)
Nico Ali Walsh vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)
Bout Details
Venue: Madison Square Garden in New York- USA
Date: December 11, 2021
Time — 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. GMT
• Main event ring walks: — 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT / 4 a.m. GMT
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