Keo Rumchong
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Born | (1988-01-07) 7 January 1988 (age 36) Battambang, People's Republic of Kampuchea (now Cambodia) |
Other names | Tiger of Battambang |
Nationality | Cambodian |
Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb; 11.3 st) 81 kg (179 lb; 12.8 st) |
Style | Kun Khmer |
Team | The Riel Team[1] |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 177 |
Wins | 160 |
By knockout | 68 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 4 |
Keo Rumchong (Khmer: កែវ រំចង់; born 7 January 1988) is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter.
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.
In December 2009, Keo Rumchong had a close decision victory over Vung Noy at Bayon TV arena. [3]
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.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
In 2023, Keo Rumchong was left off the national team in the 81kg weight class in favor of Prom Samnang. He wanted to represent Cambodia before he retired.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
- 2011 Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg Champion
- 2014 Bayon TV Kubota Kun Khmer 70kg Champion
Fight record
This fight record is a combination of pradal serey, kickboxing and muay thai matches.
160 Wins (68 (T)KOs), 13 Losses, 4 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2024-05-24 | Loss | ![]() | Krud Kun Khmer Championship [9] | Cambodia | TKO | 1 | 0:04 | |
2020-11-29 | Win | ![]() | TVK Krud Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | |||
2023-03-26 | Win | ![]() | TVK Krud Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2022-12-29 | Win | ![]() | TV5 Khmer Fight | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | ||
2020-11-29 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO | 4 | ||
2020-02-21 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2020-02-02 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-12-29 | Win | ![]() | Bigbang 37: The Road to Unification | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 [10] | |
2019-11-24[11] | Loss | ![]() | Muay Thai Grand Prix 31 | Paris, France | TKO | 4 | ||
For the MTGP Super Welterweight -75kg title. | ||||||||
2019-07-28 | Win | ![]() | Ek Phnom Kun Khmer Arena | Battambang, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2019-05-10 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 3 | ||
2018-11-24 | Loss | ![]() | THAI FIGHT Saraburi | Saraburi, Thailand | TKO | 2 | ||
2018-10-14[12] | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 4 | ||
2018-08-10 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-09-02[13] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2018-07-07[14] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO | 3 | ||
2018-04-18[15] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | ||
2018-02-17[16] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 4 | ||
2018-01-21[17] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | ||
2017-12-22[18] | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 3 | ||
2016-11-27 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 3 | ||
2016-10-29 | Loss | ![]() | Best of Siam 9 | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-03-12 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2016-02-10[19] | Draw | ![]() | Apsara TV Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2015-12-31 | Win | ![]() | THAI FIGHT Count Down | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-11-21 | Win | ![]() | THAI FIGHT 2015: 2nd Round | Nakhon Pathom, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-10-24 | Loss | ![]() | THAI FIGHT 2015: 1st Round | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-06-21 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO | 4 | ||
For the Bayon TV Carabao Kun Khmer 70kg title. | ||||||||
2014-10-12 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing[20] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-06-15 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Bayon TV Kubota Kun Khmer 70kg title. | ||||||||
2014-02-22 | Loss | ![]() | THAI FIGHT WORLD BATTLE 2014: Klai Kang Won | Hua Hin, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
2013-12-06 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | ||
2013-11-20 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 4 | ||
2013-11-08 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-09-27[21] | Win | ![]() | Cambodia Khmer Fighter | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-06-28[22] | Win | ![]() | Cambodia Khmer Fighter | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-06-07 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-04-26[23] | Win | ![]() | Cambodia Khmer Fighter | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2013-03-17 | Draw | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2012-12-09 | Win | ![]() | Muaythai Warriors in Cambodia | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-11-23 | Win | ![]() | CTN Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2012-03-03 | Win | ![]() | Gala international France vs. Cambodge | Paris, France | TKO | 2 | ||
2012-01-15 | Win | ![]() | Khmer Fight | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Injury) | 1 | ||
2011-11-24 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg title | ||||||||
2011-11-04 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the Bayon TV Kun Khmer 67kg title | ||||||||
2011-10-14 | Loss | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2011-08-18 | Win | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2011-01-09 | Draw | ![]() | Bayon TV Boxing | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
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- ^ "Rumchong, the relentless 'Tiger of Battambang'". The Phnom Penh Post. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
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