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WATCH: Vasyl Lomachenko Begs Richard Commey’s Corner to Call Off Their Fight
Vasyl Lomachenko is back to his dominant best. In his decisive fight against former champion Richard Commey, he put on a show, letting the world know why he is one of the best boxers. At 33, he looks just as fast and powerful.
In his comeback fight at the famed Madison Square Garden, ‘Hi-Tech’ showed his class after hurting the Ghanian boxer. Vasyl Lomachenko pushed Commey against the ropes, putting his head close to Commey’s chest, and throwing a short left hook.
Lomachenko was screaming at Commey’s corner asking if they’ve had enough, asking if they were ready to stop the fight #LomaCommey pic.twitter.com/1ZZTtxWSKb
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) December 12, 2021
Lomachenko had his head down and arms low, which is why Commey never saw the shot coming. The punch caught Commey straight on the temple, wobbling the Ghanian boxer. He had no idea how Vasyl Lomachenko hit him that fast at such a short distance.
Commey wobbled around the ring as Lomachenko piled on more pressure. At one point, Commey was dragging his leg across the canvas, and Lomachenko had enough. He turned around and screamed at his corner, begging them to stop the fight.
Vasyl Lomachenko knocks Richard Commey down in round seven. Remarkable stuff as Loma shouts at Commey’s corner to stop the fight, but they refuse to throw the towel so he continues the punishment.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 12, 2021
This is the kind of class that sets the Ukrainian apart from any other boxer. He knew he hurt his opponent bad, but instead of going in for the finish and inflicting more damage on his opponent, he pleaded to the corner, to stop the fight.
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