Once upon a time, Richard Commey held the International Boxing Federation lightweight title. But he lost his title belt two years ago and has been on the comeback trail ever since. On Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, the Ghana native is a heavy underdog against Vasyl Lomachenko. Commey knows he can’t afford a boxing odds loss to Lomachenko if he wants another title belt. Previously, Lomachenko held title belts in three different weight classes. Most recently was the unified lightweight title held between 2018 and 2020. Lomachenko is one of the most accomplished current boxers.
Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Richard Commey
| Date: | Saturday, December 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Lomachenko vs. Commey TV Coverage: | ESPN and ESPN+ |
Lomachenko vs. Commey SBG Odds:
| boxer | Odds |
|---|---|
| Vasyl Lomachenko | -900 |
| Richard Commey | +600 |
Lomachenko vs. Commey SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, Vasyl Lomachenko is a far bigger sportsbook band than Richard Commey. “The Matrix” has thrilled boxing fans and gamblers with his, dominance and versatility. Of course, Lomachenko started with a bang by winning a title belt in his first fight eight years ago. And he’s held various title belts ever since. Thus, gamblers flock to him whenever he is on the board. Gamblers simply have to assess if the -900 lay makes sense. Some bargain hunters will take a lottery ticket on Commey based on price.
Vasyl Lomachenko Record and Form
Vasyl Lomachenko, age 33, is ranked #2 in the world. Overall, his record is 15 wins and two losses. Lomachenko has 11 knockout wins for his career. He stands at five feet, seven inches tall with a reach of 65.5 inches, and fights from a southpaw stance. Accordingly, Lomachenko is a native of Ukraine and resides in Oxnard, California.
The last time out for Vasyl Lomachenko was a 9th round technical knockout loss to Masayoshi Nakatani. June 26, 2021, was the date and Virginia Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, was the venue. Previously on October 17, 2020, Lomachenko lost a unanimous decision to Teofimo Lopez. The location was the Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. As a result, Lomachenko lost the WBA, IBF, and WBO world lightweight titles.
Richard Commey Record and Form
Richard Commey, age 34, is ranked #7 in the world. In sum, he has a Boxing odds record of 30 wins and three losses. Commey has a total of 27 knockout wins for his career. He stands at five feet, eight inches tall with a reach of 71 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance. Commey is a native of Ghana that now resides in Bronx, New York. Thus, he will have his share of fans fighting in New York City.
Last time out, Commey scored a 6th round knockout over Jackson Marinez on February 13, 2021. Specifically, The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, was the venue. It was a nice bounceback for Commey after his second-round TKO loss to Teofimo Lopez on December 14, 2019. Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, was the venue. As a result, Commey lost his IBF world lightweight title.
Lomachenko vs. Commey SBG Free Pick
In this situation, there is little doubt that Lomachenko is the far more dominant fighter. Commey brings his share of ability but is outclassed here. It is true that the price is high, but there is a reason for that. Lomachenko is the vastly superior boxer.
Lomachenko vs. Commey SBG Free Pick: Vasyl Lomachenko