Lorn Panha
Lorn Panha (Khmer: លន បញ្ញា), (born 2000) is a Cambodian Khmer martial artist that competes in pradal serey and kickboxing. He has garnered recognition both domestically and internationally, and is known to compel his opponents to yield by kicking all the plates.[1]
Lorn Panha | |
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Born | 2000 (age 22–23) |
Native name | លន បញ្ញា |
Nationality | Cambodian |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st) |
Style | Pradal Serey, Kun Khmer |
Team | Ministry of National Defence, Cambodia |
Trainer | Thun Sophea |
Years active | 2017–Present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 105 |
Wins | 84 |
By knockout | 44 |
Losses | 17 |
Draws | 4 |
Last updated on: September 16, 2023 |
Early life
Lorn Panha was born in Krachap village, Prey Khla commune, Svay Antor district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia. In 2013, Panha quit school at eighth-grade education as his family faced economic hardships. He moved to Thailand, where he worked for a year. Following his return to Cambodia, he pursued carpentry as a means of livelihood, dedicating nearly two years of his life to this craft, from 2014 until the end of 2016.[1]
Martial Arts Career
In 2017, Lorn Panha decided to pursue a career in Khmer boxing. He became a member of the Boxing Association of the Ministry of National Defense and embarked on rigorous training under the guidance of Thun Sophea.
Achievements
Lorn Panha's journey in the world of Khmer boxing has seen him participate in approximately 100 matches, with about 10 losses. Panha's achievements include:
- Winning 4 championship belts[1]
- Securing 1 national gold medal for the Men's Full Contact -67kg at the 2023 SEA Games[2]
- Earning 1 silver medal at the SEA Games in Vietnam[3]
In recognition of his accomplishments, Lorn Panha was appointed as an official of the Ministry of National Defense.
At SEA Games 31, Lorn Panha beat Ophat Rodnok from Thailand 2-1 in the semi finals. In the finals, Lorn Panha lost to Vietnam's Nguyen The Huong at the 67kg full contact division in kickboxing. Lorn Panha won the silver medal.[4] [5] [6]
Lorn Panha made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023. [7] He has not lost in the last few months. In the 2023 SEA Games, he won a gold medal.
On August 3, 2023, Lorn Panha beat Ncedo Gomba in the third round. He won the 65kg international Khmer martial art title. Ncedo Gomba is a South Africa powerhouse with a record of 55 wins and 5 losses. Lorn Panha now has four belts and a gold and silver medal from the SEA games.[8]
Kun Khmer record
84 wins (44 (T)KOs), 17 losses, 4 draws | |||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
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September 7, 2023 | Win | Ahmadi Faryad | Ganzberg One Strike[9] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | 00:23 |
September 3, 2023 | Win | Ncedo Gomba | Krud Kun Khmer[10] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 3 | 01:31 |
August 20, 2023 | Win | Nuengtrakarn Kor Kamonwath | Madrid Kun Khmer[11] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
August 7, 2023 | Win | Far Dachai | Krud Kun Khmer[12] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 1 | 00:45 |
July 31, 2023 | Win | Fanimit Viryakfarm | Carabao Kun Khmer[13] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 1 | 01:03 |
July 02, 2023 | Win | Funluong | Krud Kun Khmer[14] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
February 18, 2023 | Win | Rungnapha Pinsinchai | Carabao Kun Khmer[15] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 1 | 00:24 |
May 28, 2021 | Draw | Yen Dina | Bayon TV boxing[16] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
Mar 13, 2021 | Win | Phal Sophorn | Wurkz Kun Khmer[17] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 3 | 00:41 |
October 31, 2020 | Loss | Yen Dina | CTN Boxing [18] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
October 13, 2019 | Loss | Lao Chetra | Kun Khmer ISI Champion[19] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | 02:07 |
September 15, 2018 | Win | Meun Mekha | TV5 Boxing [20] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 |
See also
References
- Radio, VAYO FM. "លន បញ្ញា រៀបរាប់ពីប្រវត្តិជីវិតនិងការតស៊ូក្នុងអាជីពប្រដាល់រហូតអាចសម្រេចក្តីសុបិន - វិទ្យុវាយោ". VAYO FM Radio. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- "Cambodia SEA Games". Cambodia 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- "Cambodian Kickboxers in SEA Games Finals". Cambodianess. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
- Kickboxer Hưởng upgrades medal. (2022, May 11). Vietnam News. Retrieved October 21, 2023, from https://vietnamnews.vn/sports/1190858/kickboxer-huong-upgrades-medal.html
- SEA Games 31: Vietnam tops kickboxing medal tally. (2022, May 14). Vietnam Plus. https://en.vietnamplus.vn/sea-games-31-vietnam-tops-kickboxing-medal-tally/228528.vnp
- Cambodia earns first Gold Medal along with two silvers at kickboxing at 31st SEA Games. (2022, May 14). Khmer Times. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501075286/cambodia-earns-first-gold-medal-along-with-two-silvers-at-kickboxing-at-31st-sea-games/
- Virakbot, C. (2023, August 2). អ្នកលេងគុនខ្មែរ១០រូបទទួលបានជោគជ័យខ្លាំងដើមឆ្នាំ២០២៣ [10 Khmer boxers were very successful in the beginning of 2023]. Kampuchea Thmey Daily. https://www.kampucheathmey.com/sports/549746
- Virakbot, C. (2023, September 4). លន បញ្ញា ឈ្នះខ្សែក្រវាត់ទី៤ក្នុងអាជីពក្រោយផ្ដួលជើងខ្លាំងអាហ្រ្វិក [Lorn Panha wins fourth career title after defeating African powerhouse]. Kampuchea Thmey Daily. https://www.kampucheathmey.com/sports/571417
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP9WTZaN3wk Lorn Panha vs. Amadi Fayad at Ganzberg One Strike PNN, date September 7, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WewPg5BkNG8&t=158s Lorn Panha vs. Ncedo Gomba at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date September 3, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSNgLwrL_a8&t=1s Lorn Panha vs. Nuengtrakarn Kor Kamonwath at Madrid Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date August 20, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71lBMVh1WnU Lorn Panha vs. Far Dachai at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date August 7, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYeW_iWCI0 Lorn Panha vs. Fanimit Viryakfarm at Carabao Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date July 31, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APSvzXFBBds Lorn Panha vs. Funluong at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date July 02, 2023.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu1uP1OkZZY Lorn Panha vs. Rungnapha Pinsinchai at Carabao Kun Khmer CNC, date February 18, 2023.
- Lorn Panha vs. Yen Dina at Bayon TV boxing
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8vsP71cKZ0 Lorn Panha vs. Phal Sophorn at Wurkz Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date Mar 13, 2021.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zDAG61g2zQ Lorn Panha vs. Yen Dina at CTN Boxing, date October 31, 2020.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBUJnt5NfhI&t=298s Lorn Panha vs. Lao Chetra at Kun Khmer ISI Champion PNN, date October 13, 2019.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N8vNCEtPQY Lorn Panha vs. Meun Mekha at TV5 Boxing arena, date September 15, 2018.