Paddy Mun Sophea, blue, scored a third-round knockdown over Ot Phuthang on his way toward outpointing the Kun Khmer fighting legend in their 68-kilogram bout Sunday, Nov 13. The win improved Paddy Mun Sophea’s record to 14-0 (7 KOs).

Paddy Mun Sophea is scheduled to face Chey Kosal at the CTN boxing arena Dec 18.

CORRECTION. the fight against Chey Kosal is Sunday Dec 18, not Saturday the 17.

Team Laos, at the press conference last night at CTN. The guy looking at the camera will be looking across the ring at Vorn Viva in the main event tonight. Everyone appeared in good spirits. Results later tonight.

More photos after the fold.

Um Dara, among the clubhouse leaders at the RCAF boxing club, was killed in a traffic accident Sunday night. He was 23 years old.

According to unconfirmed reports, Mr Dara, from Kampong Cham, was hit by a truck about 11:30 p.m as he attempted to make a left turn near the flyover bridge on Norodom Blvd.

Known as “Black Face” for the prominent birth mark across the bridge of his nose, Mr Dara was among the longest serving active fighters at the RCAF club. He often fought around 70 kilograms, a division were the ranks are thin. He last fought Sept 25, in a losing effort to Irish fighter Josh Palmer at the TV3 boxing arena.

The Phnom Penh Post has more.

CORRECTION: The original post said Um Dara was 28. The Post reports that he was 23. The story has been changed accordingly.

• Kao Roomchang kicked Lao Sinath‘s ass on Saturday at the TV3 boxing arena, scoring a second-round knockout via big right-hand bomb.
• Kao Roomchang will finally get a title shot. He challenges Long Sophy on Nov 14 at TV5 for Sophy’s TV5 light-welterweight (63.5 kilogram) belt.
• Viet Bunduon, the tough-luck youngster from Pailin, upset Khon Sichan at CTN on Saturday. Keep your eye on this kid.
• Aem Khlimkhmao upset Van Chanvey at Bayon on Sunday, scoring a knockdown in the third and taking the decision. Expect a rematch!
• TV5 will host international matches Friday Nov 19 at Old Stadium. Sen Bunthen expected to be on the card.

Beyond Cambodia: Tony Margarito, who looks in awesome condition, is reportedly having a stellar camp. Manny not so much. But that will hardly matter come Nov 13. Because even on Pacquiao’s worst day, and Margarito on his best, Pacman is still in a different class.

TOP: Paddy Carson, the promoter of the Cambodia vs Laos tournament scheduled for Nov 9, is introduced along with ISKA World Middleweight Champion Vorn Viva, left, and Cambodian fight great Eh Phoutang. Viva and Eh went five friendly rounds in a bout that ended with “no winner, no loser.” BOTTOM: Koh Kong’s Eh Phoutang lands a “friendly” kick to the face.

The flyer claims all four Lao fighters are Southeast Asia Games gold medalists. Should be interesting.

ISKA World Middleweight Champion Vorn Viva, pictured, will face off against Eh Phoutang on Friday October 22 at the CTN boxing arena. The bout, listed at 75 kilograms, is a warm-up match for Viva, who is the main event on the Cambodia vs Laos card scheduled for Nov 9, also at CTN. In addition to the champ, Lao Sinath, Saem Rady and Aem Vutha are also on the card against Laos opponents. Two under card bouts have yet been announced.

Former champion Nuon Sorya and Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg celebrate the October 16 grand opening of Vannak Kann’s Kun Khmer Federation in Lowell, Massachusetts. Wahlberg, a native of nearby Boston, plays “Irish” Mickey Ward in the upcoming movie “The Fighter,” scheduled for release in December. The Massachusetts Senate gave the Federation an “Official Citation,” congratulating the federation on its grand opening and wishing it continued success.

Date is November 9, at the CTN boxing arena.