The Cambodian fighting sport of Bokator held its first international tourney Saturday (July 16, 2011) on the grounds of Angkor Wat Archeological Park, spiritual birthplace of the Cambodian people. Bokator is believed to be the hand-to-hand fighting system of the ancient Angkorean army, whose kingdom dominated much of what is today known as Southeast Asia. [...]

The annual national tournament, which includes about 90 percent of the fighters in Cambodia, began today at the indoor arena at Olympic Stadium. People said this year’s total topped more than 500 boxers and kick boxers. This is the first year that the tournament has been held at the indoor arena at Olympic Stadium, the [...]

Tim ‘TNT’ Thomas stopped Meas Chantha with 5 seconds left in their ISKA world middleweight title fight to win the strap for a second time in his career. In the cofeature, Vorn Viva shook off a not-so-flash knockdown in the third round to fight his way back to a narrow decision victory and retain his [...]

Tim “TNT” Thomas and Ben Barwise spent some time at Paddy’s Gym on Wednesday morning dealing with the heat and working the pads ahead of Friday night’s world championships. Thomas will face Meas Chantha at 67kg for the ISKA world middleweight title. Barwise will take on Vorn Viva for the welterweight title. Chey Kosal will [...]