Chhoeung Lvai

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CHHOEUNG LVAI (ឈឿង ល្វៃ)
Chhoeung Lvai at his KKIF training club
Born (1997-05-08) May 8, 1997 (age 26)
Sambo Prei kuk, Santuk District, Kampong Thom province, Cambodia
NicknameBlack Dragon
ResidencePhnom Penh
NationalityKhmer
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb)
StyleKun Khmer
Kun Bokator
Kickboxing
TeamKun Khmer International Fighting Gym
TrainerSvay Sokhon
Years active2017-Present
Kickboxing record
Total91
Wins65
By knockout28
Losses22
Draws04
Other information
Occupation
  • martial artist
Websiteweb.facebook.com/ChhoeungLvayKKIF
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Chhoeung Lvai is a Cambodian martial artist [Other spellings Chhoeung Lvay or Chhoeung Lwei], Khmer Name: ឈឿង ល្វៃ. He competes in low kick kickboxing and Kun Khmer(pradal serey). He is a member of Cambodia's national kickboxing team. He is the winner of the kickboxing gold medal from the 32nd SEA Games. [1] Many fans recognize him as an A-level Khmer boxer. [2] It is difficult for him to find opponents in his weight division with similar ability.[3] Chhoeung Lvai now is training Kun Khmer at Kun Khmer International Fight Gym ( KKIF ) of Okhna Srey Chanthorn.

Chhoeung Lvai was nicknamed as Black Dragon (នាគរាជខ្មៅ [Neaka reach khmau]) by his fans.

Background[edit]

Chhoeung Lvai is a Khmer boxer that is known for his sharp elbows and fierce fighting spirit. He is originally from Kampong Thom province. Chhoeung Lvai came from a poor family. After finishing 8th grade, he went to work to financially support his family. He use to be a truck driver.[4]

Chhoeung Lvai got interested in becoming a boxer after watching a match between Keo Rumchong and Long Sophy. Chhoeung Lvai started training in boxing at the age of 20 in 2017. He first started boxing at Coach Long Salavong's club. He first had difficulty finding a boxing gym and had to ask around. In 2019, he switch to the boxing club of Pradal Neakareach Chaktomuk under Coach Svay Sokhon.

When he first started boxing, his family didn't want him to pursue boxing as a career. He had to pursue training secretly.

Career[edit]

Low Kick Kickboxing[edit]

At the 31st Southeast Asian Games, Chhoueng Lvai defeated Singaporean martial artist Nazri Sutari in the quarter finals of the men's low kick kickboxing quarter finals at 71kg.[5] His opponent, Nazri, was a Sambo gold medalist from the 2019 games. Chhoeung Lvai defeated Honorio Banario in the semi-finals of the men's low kick kickboxing at 71kg.[6] His opponent, Banario, was a former ONE FC featherweight champion. Chhoeung Lvai lost to Thongchai Thapphli in the 71kg finals match which resulted in a silver medal for Chhoeung Lvai.[7] [8]

At the 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championship, Chhoeung Lvai won a silver medal.[9]

Chhoeung Lvai said his toughest opponents for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games would be the Philippines and Thailand. He said he trained hard and improved his technical ability a lot since the SEA Games in Vietnam.[10] At the 2023 Southeast Asian Games(SEA Games) kickboxing tournament, Chhoeung Lvai beat Thai boxer Tonphonsi Thanaphat by points in the 71kg weight class making it the first time he won a gold medal at the SEA Games. [11]

Kun Khmer(Pradal Serey)[edit]

The National Television of Cambodia organized an event at Siem Reap for the Khmer New Year in 2023. There was a controversial match between Chhoeung Lvai and Thai boxer Sammy Banchamek. Chhoeung Lvai's leg was injured in the match. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a message that boxers competing in the SEA games should not compete in other boxing events until the SEA games finish. He also ask the Cambodian Kun Khmer federation to address the issue to avoid incidents that could affect participation in the SEA games. People on Facebook criticized and accused the referee of favoring the side of Sammy Banchamek. The Prime Minister asked people to stop debating the match on social media.[12]

On September 30, 2023 at Town Arena, Chhoeung Lvai was victorious over Italian boxer Matin Meoni.[13]

On December 10, 2023, the Bare Knuckle Kombat Championship hosted their first Kun Khmer event in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Chhoeung Lvai was of the promising fighter that participated in the inaugural event.[14]

Chhoeung Lvai was scheduled a for a title bout against Brazilian fighter Machado Bento who is a Rajadamnern Stadium world series champion of Thailand. [15] Chhoeung Lvai won the match and the IPCC Ganzberg Kun Khmer world championship by decision.[16]

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Chhoeung Lvai claimed a knockout victor over Iranian boxer Hamidreza Mehrabloo in the second round.[17]

Chhoeung Lvai of Cambodia fought Jay Tonkin of Australia for the ISKA Kun Khmer World Light-middle title(72.5kg). Chhoeung Lvai had a unanimous decision victory.[18]

Muay Thai[edit]

On March 13, 2024, Chhoeung Lvai was selected to join World Muay Thai Grandprix, prepared by I-1 World Muaythai Championship took place in Hong Kong, China. Chhoeung Lvai needed to select a ticket draw to fight with other boxers from 3 countries. Finally pairs in World Super-4 Champion Semi-Final 72Kg: Elysee Kochiese (Germany) vs Lamin Souayah (Libya) Choeung Lvai (Cambodia) vs Fahsang (Thailand)

Chhoeung lvai and his opponents: Lamin Souayah, Fahsang, Choeung Lvai, and Elysee Kochiese

Elysee Kochiese defeating his opponent by unanimous decision and Chhoeung Lvai defeating Fahsang by TKO (referee's stoppage). World Super-4 Champion Grand-Final 72Kg, Chhoeung Lvai defeated his opponent Elysee Kochiese by unanimous decision and won Gold Champion and World Muay Thai Champion Belt. It is the first Lvai's success in his career on foreign stage and got many fans in Hong Kong. Chhoeung Lvai also got around USD 10K from supporters.

Accomplishments[edit]

  • Gold World Muaythai Champion Belt from I-1 World Muaythai Champion Hong Kong

Fight Records[edit]

Kun Khmer record
Total Fight pending , 57 wins (38 Win by TKOs), 09 losses, 05 draws[19]
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
Avril 14, 2024 Win Australia Jayy Tonkin CTN Boxing-ISKA Kun Khmer World Championship [20] Ksach Kandal, Cambodia decision 5 3:00
February 24, 2024 Win Thailand Detrit Kraisraphop (Detrit Sathian Gym) Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena [21] Arey Ksat, Phnom Penh unanimous decision 3 3:00
February 18, 2024 Win Russia Dmitriy Dmitriyev Kun Khmer Warriors Town Arena [22] Bati, Takeo unanimous decision 3 3:00
February 03, 2024 Win Iran Ali Khodaarhami Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena [23] Prey Veng,Cambodia TKO 01 00:40
January 20, 2024 Win Iran Hamidreza Mehrabloo Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena[24] Siem Reap,Cambodia TKO 01 0:54
January 07, 2024 Win Russia Masoud Moghimian Krud Kun Khmer TVK arena [25] kampong Chhnang City, Kampong Chhnang unanimous decision 3 3:00
December 21, 2023 Win Brazil Machado Bento IPCC Ganzberg Kun Khmer World Championship Town Arena[26] Phnom Penh,Cambodia Split Decision 03 3:00
December 10, 2023 Win Brazil Vitor Camarogo Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena[27] Phnom Penh,Cambodia TKO 01 1:38
November 28, 2023 Win Turkey UNAL BURAK Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena[28] Phnom Penh,Cambodia TKO 02 0:23
August 27, 2023 Win Thailand Den Saiyam K.Kampanat (ก้องสยาม ก.กัมปนาท) Champion Kun Khmer Town Arena[29] Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 01 00:42
February 18, 2023 Win Scotland Alex Scott Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena[30] Phnom Penh, Cambodia unanimous decision 3 3:00
January 28, 2023 Win Thailand Satanfah Rachanon Town Boxing[31] Battambang, Cambodia TKO 03 1:25
August 29, 2020 Win Cambodia Vong Vichhai CTN Boxing[32] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 05
Muay Thai Records
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
March 12, 2024 Win Germany Elysee Kochiese World Super-4 Champion 72Kg [33] Hong Kong, China Unanimous Decision 3 03:00
March 12, 2024 Win Thailand Fahsang World Super-4 Champion 72Kg [34] Hong Kong, China TKO (Stoppage) 1 02:25
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/no contest   Notes


References[edit]

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  20. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Jayy Tonkin
  21. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Detrit Kraisraphop at Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  22. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Dmitriy Dmitriyev at Kun Khmer Warriors Town Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  23. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Ali Khodaarhami at Cambodia Kun Khmer Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  24. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Hamidreza Mehrabloo at BTV Arena International Freindly Match
  25. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Masoud Moghimian at Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  26. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Machado Beto at Town Arena IPCC Kun Khmer World Champion
  27. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Vitor Camarogo at BTV Arena International Freindly Match
  28. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Unal Burak at TVK Arena Krud Belt Champion Match
  29. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Den Saiyam K.Kampanat at Champion Kun Khmer Town arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  30. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Alex Scott at Krud Kun Khmer TVK arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  31. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Satanfah January 2023
  32. ^ Chhoeung Lvai Vs Vong Vichhai August 2020
  33. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Elysee Kochiese at World Super-4 Champion 72Kg at I-1 World Muaythai Championship Arena. He is a winner of Gold World Muaythai Champion Belt
  34. ^ Chhoeung Lvai vs Fahsang at World Super-4 Champion 72Kg at I-1 World Muaythai Championship Arena.
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