Vasiliy Lomachenko Dominates Richard Commey In 12-Round Unanimous Decision
Vasiliy Lomachenko has done it again.
This time, to Richard Commey in a tough 12-round battle. Lomachenko sent Commey to the floor in the seventh round, but Commey returned and fought his way to the end.
In the first few rounds, Commey was looking for an answer to phase the former unified lightweight champion, but the former champ continued to unload.
In Round 6, the two traded combos, but Lomachenko still remained in control and looking for a knockout.
The crowd roared when everyone thought it was over in Round 7 after Commey was floored. Commey got back up, but used the ropes for refuge.
Down goes Commey 😳
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Commey returned and continued to stand his ground, despite looking more beat than Lomachenko. Overwhelming Lomachenko chants would echo at Madison Square Garden.
In Round 11, Commey gave Lomachenko a combo, but he shook his head.
The two fought until the end of the bout. Judges scores it 117-110 and twice 119-108 for Lomachenko.
Here’s the live tweeting of the fight.
Round 1: Loma and Commey feeling each other out, but Commey is first to be more active. #LomaCommey
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Round 2: Commey pushes in the opening, but Loma ends round with heavy hit that sends Commey stumbling #LomaCommey
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Round 3: Commey gets close to land inside shots, but Loma unloads heavy shots to Commey’s face #LomaCommey
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Round 4: Loma is not holding back. Commey constantly taking hits and trying to defend, but Loma keeps firing #LomaCommey
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Round 5: Commey looks for a good opening. and still stands ground, but Loma is in control #LomaCommey
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Round 6: Loma keeps launching, but is backed in the corner by Commey. Loma still in control, but Commey keeping his pace #LomaCommey
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Round 7: DOWN GOES COMMEY. #LomaCommey
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Round 8: Commey sent back in ring after going down. Loma continues using his speed as Commey lands some fast body shots #LomaCommey
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Round 9: Commey survives and opens round with quick combos. Loma doesn’t look that phased. #LomaCommey
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Round 10: Commey is still pushing through, looking for a big hit #LomaCommey
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Round 11: Commey lands good hits, but Loma answers back. Near end of round, Commey hands combo but Lomo shakes his head #LomaCommey
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Round 12: Commey goes the distance and continues fighting with Loma to the end. Results coming in a moment #LomaCommey
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