The recent draw recorded by Ghana’s Richard Commey against former two-time world champion Jose Pedraza has opened up quite a number of options for him in the light welterweight division.
Commey (30-4-1, 27 kos) following his loss to Ukraine’s Vasily Lomachenko is on a mission to pick up the pieces to reclaim world title glory. As usual, the path towards the eventual aim looks a tough one. But the Ghanaian doesn’t seem perturbed by the beckoning sacrifice. On several occasions, he has talked about being a warrior who fears no stiff battle.
A rematch?
Jose Pedraza in a post-fight interview stated clearly that he’d be glad to offer Commey a rematch. “If they demand a rematch, I’m ready to give Richard Commey a rematch because he deserves it and I have the utmost respect for him. Ultimately, my goal is to win a world title once again. Whatever I have to do, that’s what I’m willing to do,” Pedraza said. Commey is yet to make any comments regarding his next move. In the instance where he accepts it, the bout will provide a further push for rankings visibility.
Before this bout, Pedraza’s camp were seriously fancying a clash with former champion, Teofimo Lopez who is currently fifth at number one contender on the WBO table, WBC, eighth at WBA and 10th on the IBF log. The latter is said to be looking in another direction for his December 10 bout at the Madison Square Garden.
Source: myjoyonline.com
