Keo Rumchong
Keo Rumchong (Khmer: កែវ រំចង់; born January 7, 1988) is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter.
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Born | Battambang, Cambodia | January 7, 1988
Native name | កែវ រំចង់ |
Nationality | Cambodian |
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb; 11.3 st) |
Style | Kun Khmer |
Team | The Riel Team[1] |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 174 |
Wins | 157 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 4 |
Biography and career
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]
Championships and accomplishments
- 2011 Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg Champion
- 2014 Bayon TV Kubota Kun Khmer 70kg Champion
Fight record
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157 Wins, 13 Losses, 4 Draws
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References
- "Rumchong, the relentless 'Tiger of Battambang'". The Phnom Penh Post. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Rumchong, the relentless 'Tiger of Battambang'". The Phnom Penh Post. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Iquezang Defeats Rumchong in Contentious Decision". Khmer Times. 2015-10-25. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "ThaiFight countdown round up". eliteboxing.tv. 2016-01-03. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- "Thai Fight Saraburi results: Saenchai wins by KO, advances to final". FIGHTMAG. 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Muay Thai Grand Prix 31 Bataclan". Fight Record. 2019-11-24. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Cambodian Kun Khmer legend beats Japanese fighter in kickboxing bout". Khmer Times. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Muay Thai Grand Prix 31". MUAYTHAITV. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "សន្លប់បាត់ Keo Rumchong vs Dabmorn (Thai) Bayon Khmer Boxing 14/10/2018". Khorn Virak. 2018-10-14. Retrieved 2021-01-02. zero width space character in
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at position 11 (help) - "Kun Khmer, Keo Rucmhong Vs Chalermdeth (Thai), 2 Sep 2018 | Fights Zone". Fights Zone. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Kun Khmer, Keo Rumchong Vs Taksila (Thai), 07 July 2018 | Fights Zone". Fights Zone. 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Keo Rumchong vs Louksue(thai), Bayon Kun Khmer Kickboxing". Kun Khmer Fighter. 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Kun Khmer, Keo Rumchong Vs Thai, Takoolsing Thor Jatuthen, 17 Feb 2018, ..." Fights Zone. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Kun Khmer, Keo Rumchong Vs Petchpirun NK Muaythai, (Thai), Bayon boxing,..." Fights Zone. 2018-01-21. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Kun Khmer, Keo Rumchong Vs Thai, Tongta Petchinda, Bayon boxing, 22 Dec 2017 | Fights Zone". Fights Zone. 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Keo Rumchong Arbi Emiev Apsara TV, 10 Feb 2016". Fights Zone. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Khmer Fighter: Keo Rumchong vs Wat Chalek (Thailand) 70kg 9-27-2013". khmerboxing. 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Khmer Fighter: Keo Rumchong VS Luca Novello (Italy) 70kg 6-28-2013 RELOAD". khmerboxing. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
- "Kun Khmer - Keo Rumchong Vs Adaylton Freitas (Brazil) 4.26.2013". khmerboxing. 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2021-01-02.