Vasiliy Lomachenko cautious over Richard Commey's 'big power' ahead of bout

• Ukraine boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko is not writing off Ghanaian fighter Rchard Commey
• The two face up at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday December 11, 2021
• Commey and Lomachenko are both aiming at getting a shot for the world titles held by George Kambosos

Ukrainian fighter, Vasiliy Lomachenko is not underestimating his opponent, Richard Commey, in tonight's fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Lomachenko faces Ghanaian fighter Richard Commey for a chance to fight George Kambosos for the World titles.

In an interview with Sky Sports, the former world champion says he is wary of Commey's big power and reach advantage.

"He has big power and he has reach, experience, so for me it will be a very interesting fight for fans," Lomachenko told Sky Sports.

"During the fight, you need to be always focusing on your strategy, and always focused on your speed and your reaction," he added.

Richard Commey and Vasiliy Lomachenko make weight for Saturday's clash (Video, Photos)

Boxing

Richard Commey has enormous experience in the lightweight division, having fought 33 times, with 27 Knockout victories and only three defeats.

Meanwhile, Lomachenko has fought 17 times and has won 15 and lost only two fights.

YEN.com.gh spoke to boxing expert, Raymond Nyamador, who believes the fight will go down to the wire.

"Lomachenko is one of the best pound to pound boxer. Commey will have to be quick in terms of reflexes and don't forget Loma fought just last June and he is as sharper as ever. I'm a bit worried for Commey who last fought in February but I believe the game will go the mile," he said.

Richard Commey pledges to give his best

Earlier, YEN.com.gh spoke to Richard Commey and the former IBF world lightweight champion is anticipating a tough contest against the former Olympian.

YEN's Exclusive: I will give out my best - Richard Commey

Boxing

Fighting at the Madison Square Garden is the dream of every boxer to showcase his or her talent and the Ghanaian is happy to be fighting at the famous venue for the second time.

"My first fight at the Garden didn't go as I expected, " Commey told YEN.com.gh ahead of the fight "I suffered a loss which I lost my title."

"I have put that loss behind me. My concentration is on the fight against Lomachenko."

Richard Commey set for Lomachenko clash

Ghana's Richard Commey is ready to make himself and his country proud on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

The former IBF world lightweight champion will take on three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko from Ukraine.

Ahead of their epic clash at the Madison Square Garden, the two pugilists held their mandatory weigh-in on Friday, December 10, 2011, at the Stewart Hotel in Manhattan, New York.