Accra, Dec 11, GNA - Richard Commey - International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight world champion will this weekend mount the ring to defend his title against Honduran-American challenger Teofimo Lopez, at the Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States of America (USA).
The fight fixed Saturday, December 14, would see the hard hitting Ghanaian taking on perhaps one of the toughest opponents in his division and a challenge that represents a true test for him.
It would be the second time Commey would be defending his title since winning last year.
For Commey, who on many occasions is a man of few words after a workout on Tuesday, was very optimistic of adding Lopez to his list of victims.
“I won my title in February, and I look forward to defending my title for the second time, my first fight at Madison Square Garden, home of champions.”
“I look forward to facing Teofimo Lopez and proving my worth in the ring. This is going to be one hell of a fight,” Commey stated.
Lopez on the other hand defined the fight as a career defining bout against the hard puncher Commey.
“If someone were to tell me I’d win my first world title at 22 years old at Madison Square Garden, I wouldn’t believe it. It’s huge. It’s happening, and it’s a blessing. We have the opportunity, and this is what we’re doing. Nine weeks in camp. I know ya’ll have seen the pictures. We’re ready, man.”
“Everybody is ready. We’re ready. He’s ready. Everyone will be tuned in for a reason. All I want is a great night for all the fans. When you have a great style fight like this, it’s going to be a short night.”
“We gotta get the job done on Saturday. We ain’t there yet.
“I felt much happier than all my other camps. It’s a new me. I came back rejuvenated and ready to go. These last two fights, I missed that. I needed to go through these trials to make me the man I am today.”
“I have a great team behind me. I have everything I need.”
“We all saw what happened last year when I fought after the Heisman celebration. Look out.” He reiterated.
Commey, 32, has a fight record of 29 fights, 26 wins by knockout and two defeats as against Lopez who is 22, with 14 fight records, winning 11 by knockouts with no defeat.
This obviously makes Commey is more experienced than his younger opponent who has less fights with limited exposure and experience.
If age would play a factor among the two boxers then Lopez stands a better chance of winning his first title, but aside that, the odds favour the Ghanaian, who has much killer punches, experience and strength to retain his title on Saturday night.
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