Lao Chantrea

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Lao Chantrea

Lao Chantrea is a Cambodian martial artist that competes in the Cambodian sport of Kun Khmer (pradal serey). He is considered one of the most skilled boxers in Cambodia and a member of Cambodia's national Kun Khmer team. He has won the national championship and is the reigning gold medalist in Kun Khmer at the Southeast Asian Games in the 75 kg weight division.[1]

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Lao Chantrea

Boxing career

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In 2014, a young Lao Chantrea won the 60 kg Leo Beer belt.[1] In 2015, the Cambodian Boxing Federation bestowed upon Lao Chantrea the nickname, the "flying knee". Previously, the nickname was held by Eh Phouthong. Eh Phouthong said he was happy that a new strong athlete could use that nickname because he had retired from boxing.[2]

On March 19, 2016, Lao Chantrea from the 911 Parachute Brigade Club became champion of the second season of the PNN Leo Beer Championship. He won $5,000 by knocking out Soth Bunthy by elbow to the neck in the second round.[3] Lao Chantrea believed he had a 90% chance of winning the finals of the Leo Beer Belt.[4] In December 2016, Lao Chantrea defeated Phal Sophorn at the Kubota Championship at Bayon Boeung Snor Arena.[5] On December 30, 2017, Lao Chantrea beat his opponent Thananchai with a unanimous decision in a match at Bayon Arena.[6]

In 2018, Sabay News named Lao Chantrea as one of the top 5 Cambodian boxers most technically skilled in ability.[7] He is known for his punches, kicks and clinching while using knee techniques. In 2018 at the ISI PALM championship at CNC television studio, Lao Chantrea beat Chhan Chhai of Thailand with an elbow attack. The referee stopped the match and Chantrea won in round three of the five scheduled rounds.[8] In 2018, Lao Chantrea was named to the 2018 national team.[9]

At the 2019 national championship, Lao Chantrea earned a gold medal in the 67 kg weight division.[10] On June 14, 2020, Lao Chantrea won against Thoeun Theara by points. Their next match was on July 31, 2021 and Lao Chantrea knocked out Thoeun Theara in the second round.[11] On Saturday morning of June 26, 2021, at Bayon TV arena, Lao Chantrea got hit by the heavy hand of Thai Rithy and lost the match in the middle of the 3rd round.[12]

Although he was selected for the national team, Lao Chantrea did not compete at the 31st SEA Games because his weight division was not an event.[13] At the 32nd SEA Games, Lao Chantrea received a gold medal by defeating Vietnamese boxer Nguyen Hong Quan in the finals of the men's 75 kg weight division.[14] The match took place on the afternoon of May 11, 2023 at Morodok Techo National Stadium.[15]

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Lao Chantrea with championship belt

In 2023, Lao Chantrea won in the second round against Denpanum, the reigning Lumpinee middleweight champion from Thailand.[16][17] On February 4, 2024, at The Battle of Kings event at the National Television of Cambodia(TVK), Lao Chantrea beat Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee by points.[18]

Lao Chantrea was scheduled to compete for an upcoming title bout in the over-78kg category against the seasoned Thai fighter Saiyok Pumpanmuang. This match, scheduled for February 23 in Takeo province, represents a significant opportunity for Chantrea to demonstrate his competencies and revitalize his standing in the sport.[19]

Chantrea has acknowledged a decline in his performance in recent years, which is in stark contrast to his dominance as a fighter seven or eight years ago when he was regarded as a formidable opponent. During that peak period, he consistently achieved victories in high-profile contests, often securing wins through powerful knee strikes and proficient boxing techniques that led to knockouts of his competitors.

Personal life

Lao Chantrea trains under Master Hong Seun who has also train other famous athletes such as Ung Virak, Lao Chetra, Lao Sinath and Prom Samnang.[20] He is the older brother of Kun Khmer star, Lao Chetra.[21] His nephew is Cambodian boxer Lao Sainet, who is a boxer at the 911 Parachute Brigade Club.[22]

Lao Chantrea was in attendance at Manny Pacquiao's state visit to Cambodia and was among the Cambodian boxers to take a selfie with the Filipino great.[23]

Lao Chantrea has said he wanted to see a lot of fans and sponsors support Cambodian boxers in the same way they do soccer. He has said the Cambodian boxing industry does not receive enough support.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

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Medal record
Men's Kun Khmer
Representing  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
2023 Phnom PenhMen's 75 kg
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  • 2014 Leo Beer Belt (60 kg)
  • 2016 PNN Leo Beer Champion
  • 2016 Kubota Champion
  • 2018 ISI PALM Champion
  • 2019 National Championship Gold Medalist (67 kg)
  • 2023 Southeast Asian Games Gold Medalist (75 kg)
  • 2025 Krud Kun Khmer Champion (78 kg)

Fight record

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Professional Fight record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
February 23, 2025WinThailand Saiyok PumpanmuangKrud Kun Khmer [25]CambodiaDecision3
December 30, 2024LossAustralia Jake LundKrud Kun Khmer [26]CambodiaTKO2
June 29, 2024WinIran Mortasa SeyfifarrdHang Meas Kun Khmer [27]CambodiaDecision3
June 15, 2024WinThailand Sudsakorn Sor KlinmeeKrud Kun Khmer: The Battle of Kings [28]CambodiaDecision3
February 4, 2024WinThailand Sudsakorn Sor KlinmeeKrud Kun Khmer TVK [29]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision3
January 13, 2024WinLaos Sytheun SilabouthCambodia Beer Boxing [30]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision3
December 10, 2023WinThailand Denpanom Pran26Ganzberg Kun Khmer [31]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO(doctor's stoppage)2
October 8, 2023WinLaos NakhornkraisornPNN Boxing [32]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO31:00
August 27, 2023WinIran Masoud MoghimianPNN Sports [33]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO3
March 11, 2023WinIran Hassan VahdaniPNN Boxing [34]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO(doctor's stoppage)40:06
April 23, 2022LossBrazil Thiago TeixeiraTown Boxing [35]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision3
April 10, 2022LossChina Luo ChaoWu Lin Feng 2022: WLF in CambodiaAngkor, CambodiaKO (Body punches)11:08
July 31, 2021WinCambodia Thoeun Theara CNC Boxing [36]Phnom Penh, CambodiaKO20:18
June 20, 2020WinCambodia Long Sophy CTN Boxing [37]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
June 14, 2020WinCambodia Thoeun Theara CNC Boxing [38]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
March 01, 2020DrawBelarus Pavel GrishanovichMas Fight Cambodia[39]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision1
November 4, 2018WinThailand Phusarngyai Bayon TV boxing [40]Phnom Penh, CambodiaKO10:28
June 17, 2018WinFrance Kassem Yanis Rahu Fight II [41]FranceDecision3
May 6, 2018WinCambodia Puch Chhairithy CNC Boxing [42]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
February 11, 2018WinLaos Chhanchhai CNC Boxing [43]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO31:50
December 30, 2017WinThailand Thananchai Sitsongpeenong Bayon TV [44]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
June 25, 2017WinLaos NamphonBayon TV [45]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO3
June 10, 2017DrawThailand MaishotCNC Boxing[46]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
December 25, 2016WinCambodia Phal SophornKubota Championship-Bayon TV [47]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
November 2, 2016WinCambodia Phal SophornThe Nationals [48]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
September 4, 2016WinCambodia Phal SophornBayon TV [49]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO31:58
March 19, 2016WinCambodia Soth BunthyPNN Championship [50]Phnom Penh, CambodiaKO20:53
January 16, 2016WinThailand Sam APNN Boxing [51]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
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