Chhut Serey Vannthong

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Chhut Serey Vannthong
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Born (1999-12-03) December 3, 1999 (age 25) [1]
ResidenceBattambang, Cambodia
NationalityCambodian
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
StylePradal Serey
TeamRahu Club
Kickboxing record
Total100
Wins84
By knockout33
Losses13
Draws3

Chhut Serey Vannthong is a Cambodian martial artist that competes professionally in the Cambodian sport of Kun Khmer. He is a member of Cambodia's national Kun Khmer team. The Kampuchea Thmey Daily previously listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer in early 2023. [2] The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024. [3]

Contents

On August 22, 2020, Chhut Serey Vannthong lost to Elite Chamroeun 4 to 1 at the "Khmer Emperor ISI PALM-ISI PIPE" on PNN. Vannthong was dissatisfied with the results and asked the Khmer boxing federation to reconsider. He intends to fight Elite Chamroeun in the near future and asked the judges to score fairly and accurately. [4]

Chhut Serey Vannthong was scheduled to participate in the Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh Cup at TV5 Boxing Arena. The tournament featured eight of Cambodia's top martial artist competing in the 60 kilogram category. The reward for the first and second-place winners included a lot, twin villa and 10x20 house and cash prizes. [5] Serey Vannthong defeated Khim Bora and won the "Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh" belt. The results was a split decision with Vannthong winning 3–2 to Bora. Some fans were critical of the verdict and blamed the judges. Serey Vannthong won 6 million riel and a villa. [6]

Chhut Serey Vannthong fought Pich Sambath in a Mas format bout. The match was a nine-minute round where knockout was the only way to claim victory. The match resulted in a draw based on the rules of the format. [7]

Chhut Serey Vannthong made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023. [8] The fighter from Battambang was very successful in the beginning of 2023. His accomplishment included winning the NNP championship and a gold medal at the SEA Games. Chhut Serey Vannthong won the NNP Kun Khmer title by beating Elit San via points. [9]

On September 30, 2023, Serey Vannthong knocked down Japan's Kamemoto Yusho with a series of elbows which caused the referee to stop the match in the first round. [10]

On August 4, 2024, Serey Vannthong was beaten by Japanese kickboxer, Taimu Hisai, within the first round at the Knock Out arena. [11]

Medal record
Men's Kun Khmer
Representing Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Phnom Penh Men's 60 kg

Personal life

Vannthong built a new boxing club in Battambang province for the cost of no less than $30,000. [12]

Titles and accomplishments

Fight record

Professional Kun Khmer record
Total fights: 100, 84 wins (33 (T)KOs), 13 losses, 3 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
November 15, 2024Win Flag of Japan.svg Soichiro ArataTown Boxing [14] CambodiaTKO31:20
August 04, 2024Loss Flag of Japan.svg Taimu HisaiKnock Out x Kun Khmer [15] Japan TKO10:03
June 27, 2024Loss Flag of Spain.svg Mario AlvarezKun Khmer Super Fight 3: Paris [16] Paris, France TKO11:31
June 2, 2024Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Khim BoraKun Khmer Super Fight 2: Bordeaux [17] Bordeaux, France Decision3
June 2, 2024Win Flag of France.svg Omar DrissiKun Khmer Super Fight 2: Bordeaux [18] Bordeaux, France Decision3
September 30, 2023Win Flag of Japan.svg Kamemoto YushoTown Boxing [19] Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO10:18
September 10, 2023Win Flag of Romania.svg Silviu Vitez Kun Khmer Grand Champion [20] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision3
June 5, 2023Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Elit SanNNP Championship Final [21] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision3
Wins NNP Championship
February 11, 2023Draw Flag of Cambodia.svg Pich Sambath Town Boxing [22] Cambodia Decision1
July 24, 2022Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Sot VeasnaISI International Palm Cup- Town Boxing Arena [23] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5
February 05, 2022Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Elite ChamroeunTown Boxing [24] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5
June 26, 2021Loss Flag of Cambodia.svg Meun MekheaCNC Boxing [25] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5
February 27, 2021Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Bun SotheaBayon TV Boxing [26] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5
August 01, 2020Loss Flag of Cambodia.svg Elite ChamroeunCNC TV [27] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5
August 18, 2018Loss Flag of Cambodia.svg Long ChinSEA TV [28] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision5

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  14. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Soichiro Arata
  15. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Taimu Hisai, date August 04, 2024.
  16. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Mario Alvarez, date June 27, 2024.
  17. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Khim Bora
  18. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Omar Drissi
  19. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Kamemoto Yusho
  20. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Silviu Vitez, September 2023
  21. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Elit San at NNP championship
  22. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Pich Sambath
  23. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Sot Veasna
  24. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Elite Chamroeun
  25. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Meun Mekhea, date June 26, 2021.
  26. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Bun Sothea at Bayon TV Boxing
  27. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Elite Chamroeun, date August 01, 2020.
  28. Chhut Serey Vannthong vs. Long Chin, date August 18, 2018.