HE PROMISES 12th KNOCKOUT IN A ROW ON 7th JULY
Sensational African prospect Richard Commey makes his UK debut on 7th July at York Hall Bethnal Green when he takes on former Commonwealth title challenger Kris Hughes in an 8 round bout on the Olivia Goodwin Goodwin Main Events dual title bill.
Current Champion of Ghana Commey has 11 wins all by knock out and is aiming to make in 12 from 12.
Many boxers from Ghana lack the backing to progress their careers and end up being fed as journeymen but this will not happen with Commey.
Commey is a product of the world famous Bukom area which has produced some of the most renowned African fighters such as Joshua Clottey, Ike Quartey and legendary hall of famer Azumah Nelson.
Richard was spotted by UK manager Michael Amoo-Bediako in August 2010 whilst Michael was there with his son Michael jr competing in an amateur tournament.
Michael was so impressed that he signed Richard immediately and since then Richard has gone from strength to strength culminating in winning the Ghanaian national lightweight title in December 2011.
The Streetwise team headed by Amoo-Bediako has brought Richard along with his mentor and trainer Carl Lokko to the UK to gain some valuable experience in fighting abroad. They will be based at the Pro SW gym in Loughton training alongside head trainer Archie Dublin and the Streetwise Boxers.
Richard is aiming for the Commonwealth title in the next 12 months and with Amoo-Bediako and the Goodwin promotional team behind him it will be refreshing to see this young Ghanaian have all the opportunities provided to him.
