Lorn Panha

Lorn Panha (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.

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.

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
 * Securing 1 national gold medal for the Men's Full Contact -67kg at the 2023 SEA Games
 * Earning 1 silver medal at the SEA Games in Vietnam

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.

Lorn Panha made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023. He has not lost in the last few months. In the 2023 SEA Games, he won a gold medal. On the afternoon of May 16, 2023, Lorn Panha defeated Haris Sofyan Abdul of Indonesia for the kickboxing gold medal in the 67kg weight division.

On August 3, 2023, Lorn Panha beat Ncedo Gomba in the third round. He won the 65kg international Krud Kun 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.

Lorn Panha competed with Lao Chetra for the Krud Kun Khmer belt. After five rounds, Panha lost to Lao Chetra. His three year unbeaten streak ended and he was awarded 20 million riel.

Lorn Panha competed against Long Samnang for the Ganzberg Beer belt by PNN. Panha took three rounds to defeat Long Samnang and became the new owner of the Ganzberg Beer belt. He won a prize money of 16 million riel.

Lorn Panha fought against the strong fighter of Thailand, Lamnamoonlek Tded99. Lorn Panha defeated him and won the title and prize money of 20 million riel. There was a reaction from some boxing fans that Lorn Panha did not deserve the win while other boxing fans said Lorn Panha really did deserve the win. His past three matches were title matches where he lost one and won two title matches.

Kun Khmer record

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 * June 27, 2024||loss ||align=left|🇫🇷 Elias Naji || Kun Khmer Super Fight 3: Paris || Paris, France || Decision|| 3 || 3:00


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 * June 2, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇫🇷 Omar Bathily || Kun Khmer Super Fight 2: Bordeaux || Bordeaux, France || Decision|| 3 || 3:00


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 * May 12, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Lamnamoonlek Tded99 || King Krud Kun Khmer Championship TVK arena || Banlung, Rattanakiri,Cambodia || Decision (Split 3:2) || 5 || 3:00


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 * April 28, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Long Samnang || Ganzberg Kun Khmer Super Strike Championship PNN arena || Phnom Penh,Cambodia || TKO Stoppage || 03 || 1:25


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 * March 31, 2024|| Loss ||align=left|🇰🇭 Lao Chetra || Krud Championship || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * March 01, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇫🇷 Omar Bathily || Idol Kun Khmer BTV Arena || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 3 || 3:00
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 * February 18, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Paruehatnoi TBM Gym || Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena || Stung Treng, Cambodia || Decision || 5 || 3:00
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 * January 19, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇮🇷 Amirhossein Darmiani || Bayon TV boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || TKO || 4 || 1:08


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 * January 7, 2024|| Win ||align=left|🇧🇷 Victor Hugo Nunes || Ganzberg Idol Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 3 ||


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 * December 16, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Moeun Sokhuch|| Bayon TV Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || TKO || 2 ||


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 * December 14, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Sipsongpana Kiatwinai || Bayon TV Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 2 || 0:10


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 * November 28, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Fa Moeung Sak Samai || Krud Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 3 ||


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 * September 7, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇮🇷 Ahmadi Faryad || Ganzberg One Strike || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 2 || 00:23


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 * September 3, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇿🇦 Ncedo Gomba || Krud Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 3 || 01:31


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 * August 20, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Nuengtrakarn Kor Kamonwath || Madrid Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * August 7, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Far Dachai || Krud Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 1 || 00:45


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 * July 31, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Fanimit Viryakfarm || Carabao Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 1 || 01:03


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 * July 02, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Funluong || Krud Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * February 18, 2023|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Rungnapha Pinsinchai || Carabao Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 1 || 00:24


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 * May 28, 2021 || Draw||align=left|🇰🇭 Yen Dina|| Bayon TV boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision ||5 ||


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 * Mar 13, 2021|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Phal Sophorn || Wurkz Kun Khmer || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 3 || 00:41


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 * January 24, 2021|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Soun Channy || PNN Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * October 31, 2020|| Loss ||align=left|🇰🇭 Yen Dina || CTN Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * August 30, 2020|| Loss ||align=left|🇰🇭 Moeun Sokhuch|| CNC Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * June 28, 2020|| Loss ||align=left|🇰🇭 Phal Sophorn || Bayon TV Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * June 07, 2020|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Rin Saroth || PNN Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 3 ||


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 * October 13, 2019|| Loss ||align=left|🇰🇭 Lao Chetra || Kun Khmer ISI Champion || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || KO || 2 || 02:07


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 * March 31, 2019|| Win ||align=left|🇹🇭 Gingsanglek Tor.Laksong || Wurkz Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 5 ||


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 * September 15, 2018|| Win ||align=left|🇰🇭 Meun Mekha || TV5 Boxing || Phnom Penh, Cambodia || Decision || 3 ||