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Georgia�s Ramaz Bebnadze has been named as the opponent for Ghana�s undefeated Commonwealth lightweight champion, Richard Commey. The two boxers are scheduled to slug it out as the main undercard of the interim WBA World super middleweight championship between Vincent Feigenbutz�s and Giovanni De Carolis at the dm-Arena in Karlsruhe, Germany on October 17. It will be the maiden appearance for the reining SWAG proFessional Boxer of the Year in Germany, having made a huge impact in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Commey comes into this contest with an impressive 22-0, 20 KOs as against Bebnadze�s 16-2, 12 KOs. The Georgian is considered a very formidable opponent for the undefeated Ghanaian, having proved to be one of his country�s hard punchers and knockout specialists but Commey has indicated he is eagerly waiting to build on his success. Following an impressive Las Vegas debut that saw the Ghanaian power-puncher claim the IBF Intercontinental title with an eighth-round TKO win over Bahodir Mamadjonov, Commey has stressed the need to put up another convincing performance that will edge him closer to a chance for the world title. �Winning the IBF Intercontinental title meant a lot to me and my team,�� said Commey. �It�s really given us an idea as to where we�re heading. To do it in Vegas, headlining a show in the fight capital of the world, made it even more special. No other Ghanaian boxer has done that in their first fight in the US. �Gradually I�m getting closer to a world title shot. I believe I�m only two or three fights away. So at this stage every fight is important to me. I�ll be approaching this fight like it�s a world title challenge. I�m training hard and will make sure I�m in the best possible shape for October 17. I want to win and win convincingly to prove I�m ready to face the very best. I�m not looking past Bebnadze but after this fight I want to defend one of my belts and then add a World title to my collection.�