Archive for the 'Fight News' Category

Weekend wrap up

Monday, January 28th, 2008

At TV5 on Friday Nuon Sokheng got the decision over Pich Rasmey and Long Sophy got the decision over Nuon Mony. Both fights were held at 60kg.
On Saturday at the TV5 stadium, Bhut Somkhan returned to the ring after three months of relative inactivity (he’s fought only once since October) to face old rival Somrath [...]

Saeng Ratana drops decision to Long Don

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Angkor Youth Boxing Club boxer Saeng Ratana dropped a decision to an experienced Long Don on Sunday at CTN in the 60kg weight division. It was Ratana’s first return to the ring after a lay off of nearly 12 months.
In the first round Ratana worked to find his rhythm after the long absence, seemingly finding [...]

Fight night Australia

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Khmer boxing superstars Chey Kosal and Ot Phoutong are headed to Australia, where both fighters are scheduled to fight February 23 at the Village Green Hotel in Victoria. Chey Kosal will fight Ben Mountford Joel Fisher and Ot Phoutong will fight Dusan Salva Simon Huge. Visit KunKhmer.org for more details.

Saeng Ratana vs. ???

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Saeng Ratana, 60kg, one of the Western boxers fighting from Paddy’s gym, is boxing this Saturday, January 26, at CTN against an as-yet unnamed opponent from the Ministry of Interior club. Given the small stable of Western boxers at either club, it’s possible the Ratana’s opponent will be a former student of Paddy’s, which could [...]

Weekend wrap up

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Friday was the night of the rematch at TV5. At 60kg, Sung Savon rematched against Nuon Mony, and at 67kg, Poeu Soksuth rematched against Long Sophal. In both fights, the outcome of the first match was also the outcome of the second. Sung Savon beat Nuon Mony and Long Sophal beat Poeu Soksuth, again, by [...]

Weekend wrap up

Monday, January 7th, 2008

In Friday’s first main event at TV5 Em Vutha outclassed Leap Somnang through five rounds and took the decision at 57kg. In the second fight Nuon Chumut faced Kao Bunheng at 60kg. Chumut fought well but after five rounds the decision went to the stronger, more effective Bunheng.
On Saturday at CTN Nuon Mony lost to [...]

Phal Seyha vs. Som Chanta

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

Fighting at 57 kilograms Phal Seyha from Angkor Youth Boxing Club lost on points to Som Chanta from Saravan Sports on Saturday December 29 at CTN boxing stadium.
Working from the red corner, Seyha led the early rounds by pressing the action, using front kicks and his height to keep a much shorter opponent on the [...]