Vasiliy Lomachenko Vs. Richard Commey fight forecast, undercard, odds, start time, how to watch, live broadcast

Former three-time champion Vasiliy Lomachenko’s fight between his last fight in June and his return to New York on Saturday has changed dramatically.

Teofimo Lopez Jr., who was shocked by Lomachenko’s decision in 2020, suffered a heavy loss in November to George Kambosos Jr. against the obligatory challenge and the new united king. A week later, he forced Gervonta Davis to pass the pay star. WBC champion Devon Haney, Joseph Diaz Jr.

Kanbosos, a free online agent, and Haney are talking about the undisputed Australian championship. Undefeated Ryan Garcia has used new developments on social media to call on some of the most prominent fighters, including Davis.

Suddenly, the star-filled lightweight division looks like an open market, with big names showing great interest in competing with each other, no matter what the promotion. This makes 33-year-old Lomachenko a very interesting dance member as a former one-pound champion.

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Lomachenkok (15-2, 11 KOs) will have to pass the first test dangerous this weekend, he will face former champion Richard Commey IBFko (30-3, 27 KOs) at Madison Square Garden in Ghana according to the births. Thursday’s final press conference does not make it back.

“I have my whole country behind me and all the little kids who want to get to where I’m at home. I come; I know it’s not an easy fight but I’ll come,” Commey said. “I come. With all my heart, with my God and my team, I come. I’m going to give a good show.”

Lomachenko described MSG, aptly nicknamed the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” as a “special place” for him in his short but extraordinary career as a professional. The two-time former Olympic gold medalist in Ukraine has fought four times in the sacred place, including some of the most important ones he won against Roman Martinez, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Jorge Linares and Jose Pedraza.

“It’s an honor for me [to fight] “I respect him and I can’t wait until Saturday night.”

The arena was also the site of Commey’s biggest professional loss in 2019, when a rookie Lopez was sent off in the second round. The 34-year-old bounced back in February when he stopped Jackson Marine and hopes to continue to grow from Lopez’s failure.

“I think losing in boxing is part of boxing,” Commey said. “No matter how you lose, it’s all about coming back. What happened in the battle of Theophimus is what I am and what I take for granted. I came back very strong and if Loma chose me and why.” I’m sitting here. ”

Despite being a big favorite in Lomachenko betting, he expects a tough fight.

“Richard is a tough opponent. I think we’re going to have a very interesting fight for the fans,” Lomachenko said. “He has great power and reach. He has a lot of experience and a lot of heart.

“I’m very excited about the next step in my boxing career. It’s going to be very interesting for the fans.”

Fighting card, odds

• Vasiliy Lomachenko -800 vs. Richard Commey +550, lightweight
• Xander Zayas -4000 vs Alessio Mastronunzio +1100, junior middleweight
• Nico Ali Walsh -1500 vs. Reyes Sanchez +800, middleweight

information to

• Date: December 11 | Place: Madison Square Garden – New York
• Start time: 21:00 ET
• How to view: ESPN | Current: fuboTV (try it for free)

Forecast

As aggressive and dangerous as Commey, his live style remains perfect for Lomachenko-based witchcraft and footwork. One day, Lomachenko’s speed and reaction time will slow down, but it doesn’t look like we’re there yet.

Yes, Lomach started to lose his title late against Lopez, but he was great in the second half and when Masayoshi Nakatani stopped in June he seemed to be the same elite talent. Expect Lomachenko to use Commey’s aggression against him and separate the early storm after carefully navigating.

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