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Keo Rumchong

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Keo. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Rumchong.

Keo Rumchong (Khmer: កែវ រំចង់; born 7 January 1988) is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter.

Keo Rumchong
Born (1988-01-07) 7 January 1988 (age 36)
Battambang, People's Republic of Kampuchea (now Cambodia)
Other namesTiger of Battambang
NationalityCambodian
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb; 11.3 st)
81 kg (179 lb; 12.8 st)
StyleKun Khmer
TeamThe Riel Team[1]
Kickboxing record
Total177
Wins160
By knockout68
Losses13
Draws4

Biography and career edit

Originating from the Battambang Province of Cambodia, Rumchong first began learning Kun Khmer at the age of five.[2] In Cambodia, he became a multiple-time Bayon TV Kun Khmer champion.

Regarded as a legend in his home country, Rumchong has fought overseas on multiple occasions. He has appeared on the Thai promotion Thai Fight, where he has competed under their signature Kard Chuek ruleset. While there, he has faced fighters like Yodsanklai Fairtex and Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat.

On October 24, 2015, Keo Rumchong lost in controversial fashion to Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat at THAI FIGHT: 1st Round in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[3] This would be the first of three fights the two would engage in.

After defeating Maung Jor of Myanmar at THAI FIGHT: 2nd Round on November 21, 2015, Rumchong set himself up for a rematch with Iquezang. In their second fight, the Cambodian was able to secure the decision victory at THAI FIGHT Count Down on December 31, 2015.[4]

Keo Rumchong next faced the Ukrainian Sasha Moisa in the 2018 Thai Fight Kard Chuek 70kg King's Cup Tournament semi-final at THAI FIGHT Saraburi on November 24, 2018. Being the shorter fighter by 14 centimeters, Rumchong was overwhelmed by Moisa's heavy hands and was knocked down three times en route to a second-round technical knockout.[5]

On November 24, 2019, Rumchong faced Omar Samb for the MTGP Super Welterweight -75kg Championship at Muay Thai Grand Prix 31 Bataclan in Paris. He lost by fourth-round technical knockout.[6]

In 2023, Keo Rumchong was left off the national team in the 81kg weight class in favor of Prom Samnang. He wanted to represent Cambodia before he retired.[7]

Championships and accomplishments edit

  • 2011 Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg Champion
  • 2014 Bayon TV Kubota Kun Khmer 70kg Champion

Fight record edit

This fight record is a combination of pradal serey, kickboxing and muay thai matches.

Professional kickboxing record
160 Wins (68 (T)KOs), 13 Losses, 4 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2020-11-29 Win   Logan Andoche TVK Krud Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO
2023-03-26 Win   Chok Chai TVK Krud Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2022-12-29 Win   Phu Sang Yai TV5 Khmer Fight Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2
2020-11-29 Win   Vung Noy Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 4
2020-02-21 Loss   Krongchak Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2020-02-02 Win   Plerngnom Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2019-12-29[8] Win   Kazuki Yamagiwa Bigbang 37: The Road to Unification Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 3:00
2019-11-24[9] Loss   Omar Samb Muay Thai Grand Prix 31 Paris, France TKO 4
For the MTGP Super Welterweight -75kg title.
2019-07-28 Win   Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat Ek Phnom Kun Khmer Arena Battambang, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2019-05-10 Win   Jacksiam Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 3
2018-11-24 Loss   Sasha Moisa THAI FIGHT Saraburi Saraburi, Thailand TKO 2
2018-10-14[10] Loss   Dabmorn Pumpanmuang Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 4
2018-08-10 Win   Takunsingha Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2018-09-02[11] Win   Chalermdeth Sor. Tawanrung Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2018-07-07[12] Win   Taksila Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 3
2018-04-18[13] Win   Louksue Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2
2018-02-17[14] Win   Takoolsing Thor Jatuthen Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 4
2018-01-21[15] Win   Petchpirun NK Muaythai Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2
2017-12-22[16] Win   Tongta Petchinda Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 3
2016-11-27 Win   Takunsingha Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 3
2016-10-29 Loss   Morgan Adrar Best of Siam 9 Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
2016-03-12 Win   Bird Kham Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2016-02-10[17] Draw   Arbi Emiev Apsara TV Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2015-12-31 Win   Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat THAI FIGHT Count Down Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-11-21 Win   Maung Jor THAI FIGHT 2015: 2nd Round Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-10-24 Loss   Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat THAI FIGHT 2015: 1st Round Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Decision 3 3:00
2015-06-21 Loss   Long Sophy Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 4
For the Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer 70kg title.
2014-10-12 Win   Moeun Sokhuch Bayon TV Boxing[18] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2014-06-15 Win   Prom Samnang Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Bayon TV Kubota Kun Khmer 70kg title.
2014-02-22 Loss   Yodsanklai Fairtex THAI FIGHT WORLD BATTLE 2014: Klai Kang Won Hua Hin, Thailand KO 2
2013-12-06 Loss   Vung Noy Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2
2013-11-20 Win   Ot Phutong Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 4
2013-11-08 Loss   Vung Noy Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2013-09-27[19] Win   Wat Chalek Cambodia Khmer Fighter Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2013-06-28[20] Win   Luca Novello Cambodia Khmer Fighter Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2013-06-07 Win   Chan Rothana Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2013-04-26[21] Win   Adaylton Freitas Cambodia Khmer Fighter Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2013-03-17 Draw   Chey Kosal Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2012-12-09 Win   Victor Nagbe Muaythai Warriors in Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2012-11-23 Win   Teeraphong CTN Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2012-03-03 Win   Dino Adad Gala international France vs. Cambodge Paris, France TKO 2
2012-01-15 Win   Anvar Boynazarov Khmer Fight Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO (Injury) 1
2011-11-24 Win   Long Sovandoeun Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg title
2011-11-04 Loss   Long Sovandoeun Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
For the Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg title
2011-10-14 Loss   Long Sovandoeun Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2011-08-18 Win   Chan Rothana Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
2011-01-09 Draw   Long Sophy Bayon TV Boxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References edit

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