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Sports News from Sunday, February 3, 2019
Source: Daniel Koranteng
2019-02-03
Commey continued his dominance in the second
"Champions are not made in gyms. Champions are made from something that they have deep inside of themselves: a desire, a dream, a vision. They must have the skills and the will. But the will has to be stronger than the skill, "said the great Muhammad Ali.
The Ghanaian Richard Commey certainly had the talent to attract the attention of many observers in his debut and was presented as one of the most promising boxers in the country. But he wanted to be more than just a promising boxer.
A man carved into the heart of Ghanaian boxing heart, Bukom, all that Commey wanted when he started his boxing career was to become a world champion one day and follow the footsteps of the legends that preceded him. But as in all his dreams, he had to work very hard to succeed because it would not be easy.
After leaving Ghana in 2014 to pursue her dream – climbing the ladder to finally win a title shot in 2016, Commey lost her first shot at a controversially world title against American Robert Easter Jnr, a fight that he still believes that he has won so far. But Commey remained humble and diligent despite the disappointment.
"My mother taught me to be humble, to honor your heritage and that if you follow the right path, God will reward you," he said.
The 31-year-old Ghanaian had to come back from this setback for three years to get another shot. Part of the rebuilding process involved a change of direction, which meant a change of trainers – forcing Commey to separate from long-time trainer and friend Karl Lokko, but all of this was meant to make this dream a reality.
Dave Wilson said, "Sometimes life gives you a second chance, if not two! Not always, but sometimes. This is what you do with these second chances that matters. "Commey had her second chance, against the Russian Isa Chaniev – and my boy, he made it count!
"It's my moment, it's time to achieve my goal of becoming world champion and I can not miss it.I am not here to underestimate anyone, but I believe that I will come out victorious at night, "said Commey. before the fight.
He was not about to miss this second chance. He had the weight of a hungry nation of a world champion on his shoulders. Commey was not fighting just for Commey, he was also fighting for Ghana.
When the Ghanaian emerged from his locker room in the ring, you could see the fire burning in his eyes – absolute concentration and concentration, like a man on a mission.
At first, Commey completely defeated the Russian, hitting Chaniev from a series of combined shots. Chaniev looked stunned. Almost as if he could not recognize his opponent. Commey certainly did not come to waste time. The Ghanaian worked the jab to perfection, preventing Chaniev from sniffing him, which prompted the Russian to launch panic punches to try to save face.
Commey had baderted his authority early in the competition, but he needed more – he needed to make a strong statement early, and he did it. As there were only a few seconds left in the first round, Commey dropped a right hook that fell on Chaniev's chin and sent him down. Chaniev knew that he had problems. The bell saved the Russian who quickly retired to his corner to be repaired – but for Commey, he could feel the story, he knew that he was in control and could taste the victory .
As it did not take long, Commey continued his badault on the Russian in the second round – 10 seconds and Chaniev once again lost. This time it was the left hook when Chaniev hit the canvas for the second time. Commey had complete control. The stadium singing with a capacity of 12,000 seats has grown, the crowd has felt the end for the Russian and the story for the Ghanaian. Chaniev defeated the count for the second time, but this was his last contribution to the fight.
In three minutes and 39 seconds of brilliance and artist in the ring, Richard Commey left Isa Chaniev for the third and last time in a series of exquisite combined strokes ending with a nice left hook. After 9 years of waiting in his professional career, Commey had just used two rounds to make history and become the 9th world champion in Ghana.
DK Poison, Azumah Nelson, Nana Yaw Konadu, Ike Quartey, Alfred Kotey, Joshua Clottey, Joseph Agbeko, Isaac Dogboe and now Richard Commey! His arms went up in the air, followed by a cheeky dance that caused a mixture of laughter and cheers in the crowd. The champion of the people had just become the world champion. The sweat of blood and the tears of the past have turned into smiles. Commey won the IBF lightweight title at the second time and thus realized her dream. Mission accomplished.
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