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Richard Commey is one absolute stalwart of the modern boxing era. The 34-year-old has been one of the most consistent fighters of recent times, who’s put on some dominating performances. Commey doesn’t really remain in the limelight, but he’s capable of drawing steady statements with his cracking wins.

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The hardcore boxing lovers know Commey for his prolific power and impeccable fight IQ. However, are you aware of his background, religion, and more? That said, here we look at some vital details about Commey.

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Richard Commey’s Nationality

Commey was born on March 10, 1987, in Accra, Ghana. Consequently, he holds a Ghanaian nationality.

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Richard Commey’s Ethnicity

‘RC’ holds a Ghanaian ethnicity which means that he hails from the Republic of Ghana, a country which is situated in West Africa.

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Richard Commey’s Religion 

There is no concrete information is available in the public domain regarding the religious practice of the talented boxer. Hence, it is still unknown what religion Richard Commey associates himself with.

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Which weight class does Richard Commey compete in?

Commey is a prime lightweight who set his attention keenly on capturing this division. Making his debut in 2011, Commey climbed the ladders of this division, slowly and steadily. His ability to cut the distance alongside the knack of reading his adversaries made him a top-notch fighting name.

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‘RC’ remained undefeated for the first five years in his boxing stint. During this time, he locked horns with fellow young guns as well as substantially established boxers. Eventually, this experience moulded Richard Commey into an aggressive boxer.

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In 2016, the Ghanaian boxer suffered two consecutive setbacks, as he ended up on the losing side against Robert Easter Jr. and Denis Shafikov. Post that, Commey took these losses onto his strides and he advanced ahead with a few wins ahead.

He also won the vacant IBF lightweight title in 2019, but in the same year, he lost his hard-earned strap to Teofimo Lopez.

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Now, Commey doesn’t hold any belt in the 135-pound frame. But he’s extremely eager to put on a show by winning back the belts to solidify his position.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA. Chauhan explores and analyses a sport he has been following ever since Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte engaged in a duel in 2015. He adores old-school punchers like Manny Pacquiao, as well as modern-day greats such as 'The Gypsy King'. In his downtime, he engages in rigorous workouts to cater to his love for fitness.

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