The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has congratulated former world lightweight champion Richard Commey on his six-round destruction of Jackson Marinez Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Fighting for the first time in 14 months, Ghana’s Commey (30-3, 27 KOs) walked through Marinez, dropping him twice in the sixth to earn the victory and place him back in contention for another title at 135-pounds.
In an official statement, GBA Secretary-General Patrick Johnson writes to Commey:
On behalf of all boxing stakeholders and the nation Ghana, the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) wishes to extend a congratulatory message to you Richard “Azonto” Commey on your well deserved victory 6th round knockout over the experienced Jackson Marinez in your lightweight 10 rounder boxing contest…
Your performance was striking. You have yet again demonstrated the unquenchable fire in your heart and the determination to always get the job done in the ring…
