The team departed from the Kingdom and touched down in Sydney on Wednesday, ahead of this Saturday’s Kun Khmer Super Fight. Kun Khmer federation
A team of the Kingdom’s elite Kun Khmer athletes is set to take on Australia’s finest at the upcoming Kun Khmer Super Fight in Sydney, Australia.
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The matches will take place at the Bonnyrigg Sports Club this Saturday, and will see the Cambodian fighters take on local opponents in various weight categories.
The Cambodian team, which arrived in Australia on Wednesday, includes top fighters like Eh Ammerin Phuthong, Reoung Sophon and Touch Chanvotey.
In addition, three more Cambodian fighters will participate in friendly matches with local competitors.
According to a team spokesperson, Sophon has successfully made weight. Ammerin still needs to shed half a kilogramme, while Chanvotey has one kilogramme left to cut.
Initially, Ammerin was set to fight at 68kg but has since adjusted to a 66kg bout. Meanwhile, Chanvotey has moved from the 54kg category to fight at 52kg.
Despite the necessity of the last-minute cuts, both Ammerin and Chanvotey are confident they will meet the required limits in time for their scheduled fights. Sophon also expressed his readiness for the competition, feeling well-prepared for the upcoming challenge.
The Bonnyrigg Sports Club will see six Cambodian fighters take on Australian opponents. BTV
The main bouts of the event will see Ammerin face Andrew Mitchell for the Best of Best (BOB) 66kg title, while Sophon will take on Hassan Solari in a 70kg BOB title fight. Chanvotey is set to compete for the World Kun Khmer Federation (WKF) 52kg belt against Australia’s Kim Townsend.
In addition to the title fights, three other Cambodians – Maeun Meikhea (65kg), Thai Reit (76kg) and Kouern Khim (55kg) – will participate in international friendlies. The undercard matches are scheduled to begin at 7pm local time, which is 3pm in Cambodia.
This event marks the second time the Kingdom has collaborated with Australia to host a Kun Khmer event.
The first “Kun Khmer Super Fight & BOB” was held in Melbourne last year.
Ammerin earned his first championship belt at the event, defeating Australian fighter Clinton Corke by knockout in the third round. Additionally, Meikhea claimed the 65kg title by beating Australia's Cian Lougheed in a tough points decision while Pech Sambath suffered a loss to Thai fighter Tum KittiPatkam in the 60kg class.
Khov Chhay, the president of the Cambodian Kun Khmer Boxing Federation, has encouraged the Cambodian fighters to give their best performance, not only to promote Kun Khmer but also to showcase the artistry and techniques of the sport to the world.
“I hope our fighters will give their all and show the Cambodian community in Australia, as well as the wider Australian public and the world, the excellence of Kun Khmer. It’s important to preserve the rich tradition of our sport and ensure the world recognises our craft,” he said.
