Chhoeung Lvai

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Chhoeung Lvai
Chhoeung Lvai at his KKIF training club
Born (1997-05-08) May 8, 1997
Sambo Prei kuk, Santuk District, Kampong Thom province, Cambodia
NicknameBlack Dragon
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
TrainerLong Salavong(former coach)
Svay Sokhon
Years active2017-Present
Kickboxing record
Total91
Wins65
By knockout28
Losses22
Draws04
Other information
Occupation
  • martial artist

Chhoeung Lvai (Khmer: ឈឿង ល្វៃ), (born 8 May 1997) is a Cambodian kickboxer and Kun Khmer fighter. The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024.[1] In 2023, he won the gold medal at the 32nd SEA Games in low kick kickboxing.[2][3] He is the ISKA Kun Khmer World Light-middle champion(72.5 kg) [4]

Background

Chhoeung Lvai is originally from Kampong Thom province from a poor family. After finishing 8th grade, he went to work to financially support his family. He used to work as a truck driver.[5]

Chhoeung Lvai got interested in becoming a boxer after watching a match between Keo Rumchong and Long Sophy. In 2017, he started training in boxing at the age of 20. When he first started boxing, his family didn't want him to pursue boxing as a career and had to pursue training secretly. 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. Chhoeung Lvai now is training at Kun Khmer International Fight Gym (KKIF). Chhoeung Lvai was nicknamed as "black dragon" by his fans.[6]

Career

Low Kick Kickboxing

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 71 kg.[7] 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 71 kg.[8] His opponent, Banario, was a former ONE FC featherweight champion. Chhoeung Lvai lost to Thongchai Thapphli in the 71 kg finals match which resulted in a silver medal for Chhoeung Lvai.[9][10]

Medal record
Men's Kickboxing
Representing  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place2021 HanoiMen's 71 kg, Low kick
Gold medal – first place2023 Phnom PenhMen's 71 kg, Low kick
Asian Kickboxing Championship
Silver medal – second place2022 BangkokMen's 75 kg, Low kick

At the 2022 Asian Kickboxing Championship, Chhoeung Lvai won a silver medal.[11]

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.[12] At the 2023 Southeast Asian Games(SEA Games) kickboxing tournament, Chhoeung Lvai beat Thai boxer Tonphonsi Thanaphat by points in the 71 kg weight class making it the first time he won a gold medal at the SEA Games.[13]

Kun Khmer

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.[14]

On September 30, 2023 at Town Arena, Chhoeung Lvai was victorious over Italian boxer Matin Meoni.[15]

On December 10, 2023, the Bare Knuckle Kombat Championship hosted their first Kun Khmer event in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Lvai participated in the inaugural event.[16]

Chhoeung Lvai was scheduled a for a title bout against Brazilian fighter Machado Bento who is a Rajadamnern Stadium world series champion of Thailand.[17] Chhoeung Lvai won the match and the IPCC Ganzberg Kun Khmer world championship by decision.[18]

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Chhoeung Lvai claimed a knockout victor over Iranian boxer Hamidreza Mehrabloo in the second round.[19]

Chhoeung Lvai of Cambodia fought Jay Tonkin of Australia, a WMO Australian Middleweight Champion,[20] for the ISKA Kun Khmer World Light-middle title(72.5 kg). Chhoeung Lvai had a unanimous decision victory.[21]

The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024.[22] He had more than 10 fights in 2024 and only lost two. He became the only Khmer martial artist to win two belts in Hong Kong. He won the World Super-4 Marthon 72 kg title. He also won a gold medal at the 2024 Samdech Thipadei Championship.

Muay Thai

On March 13, 2024, Chhoeung Lvai was selected to join World Muay Thai Grandprix, organized by I-1 World Muaythai Championship, which took place in Hong Kong, China.

Chhoeung Lvai defeated his opponents Fahsang by TKO. The World Super-4 Champion Final 72Kg, Chhoeung Lvai defeated his opponent Elysee Kochiese by unanimous decision in the 72 kg final and became World Muay Thai Champion Belt.

Accomplishments

  • ISKA Kun Khmer World Light-middle champion (72.5 kg)
  • 2023 Southeast Asian Games Low kick - Kickboxing Men's 71 kg - Gold medal
  • Gold World Muaythai Champion Belt from I-1 World Muaythai Champion Hong Kong

Fight record

[23]

Kun Khmer record
Total Fights: 80 fights, 50 wins, 25 losses, 05 draws[24]
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
January 17, 2026WinIran Kian RezazadehKun Khmer on Bayon TV [25]CambodiaKO11:10
June 28, 2025LossFrance Abdallah VakasseniHang Meas Kun Khmer [26]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision5
May 17, 2025WinAlgeria Ayoub BariBayon Television [27]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision3
October 12, 2024LossIran Mortaza SeififardPNN Sports [28]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO3
September 29, 2024WinFrance Leo AranhaBayon Television [29]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO (elbow strike)11:01
July 26, 2024WinIran Ali KhodarahmlKizz Kun Khmer [30]CambodiaTKO (elbow strike)11:58
June 2, 2024LossFrance Omar SambKun Khmer Super Fight 2: BordeauxBordeaux, FranceKO22:35
April 28, 2024WinThailand Kongjak Por Pao In (Chaiwat Mueanphong)Ganzberg Kun Khmer Super Strike PNN Arena[31]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision53:00
April 14, 2024WinAustralia Jayy TonkinCTN Boxing-ISKA Kun Khmer World Championship [32]Ksach Kandal, CambodiaDecision53:00
February 24, 2024WinThailand Detrit KraisraphopCambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena [33]Arey Ksat, Phnom PenhDecision33:00
February 18, 2024WinRussia Dmitriy DmitriyevKun Khmer Warriors Town Arena [34]Bati, TakeoDecision33:00
February 3, 2024WinIran Ali KhodaarhamiCambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena [35]Prey Veng,CambodiaTKO0100:40
January 20, 2024WinIran Hamidreza MehrablooCambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena[36]Siem Reap,CambodiaTKO010:54
January 7, 2024WinRussia Masoud MoghimianKrud Kun Khmer TVK arena [37]kampong Chhnang City, Kampong ChhnangDecision33:00
December 21, 2023WinBrazil Machado BentoIPCC Ganzberg Kun Khmer World Championship Town Arena[38]Phnom Penh,CambodiaSplit Decision033:00
December 10, 2023WinBrazil Vitor CamarogoCambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena[39]Phnom Penh,CambodiaTKO011:38
November 28, 2023WinTurkey Unal BurakKrud Kun Khmer TVK Arena[40]Phnom Penh,CambodiaTKO020:23
August 27, 2023WinThailand Den Saiyam K.Kampanat (ก้องสยาม ก.กัมปนาท)Champion Kun Khmer Town Arena[41]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO0100:42
February 18, 2023LossCambodia Thoeun ThearaKrud Kun Khmer Championship Final [42]CambodiaTKO10:50
February 18, 2023WinScotland Alex ScottKrud Kun Khmer Championship Semi-Final [43]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision33:00
January 28, 2023WinThailand Satanfah RachanonTown Boxing[44]Battambang, CambodiaTKO031:25
November 13, 2022WinIran Aliriza AmizadetTown Boxing[45]Phnom Penh, CambodiaTKO (elbow strike)15:32
August 29, 2020WinCambodia Vong VichhaiCTN Boxing[46]Phnom Penh, CambodiaDecision05
Kickboxing record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
July 10, 2026WinChina Yue ShuaiTV5 [47]CambodiaDecision3
April 10, 2022WinChina Han WenbaoWu Lin Feng 2022: WLF in CambodiaSiem Reap, CambodiaKO1
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/no contest   Notes
Muay Thai record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
March 12, 2024WinGermany Elysee KochieseWorld Super-4 Champion 72Kg [48]Hong Kong, ChinaDecision303:00
March 12, 2024WinThailand FahsangWorld Super-4 Champion 72Kg [49]Hong Kong, ChinaTKO102:25
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/no contest   Notes

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  25. Chhoeung Lvai vs Kian Rezazadeh
  26. ឈឿង ល្វៃ 🇰🇭 Vs 🇫🇷 អាប់ដេឡាស់ វ៉ាកាសេនី | Full Fight | XTREME Cambodia Kun Khmer (28-06-2025)
  27. Chhoeung Lvai vs Ayoub Bari
  28. PNN Live មហាព្រឹត្តិការណ៍ ដណ្ដើមខ្សែក្រវាត់ប៊ូសស្រ្តង KING OF POWER KUN KHMER
  29. Chhoeung Lvai vs Leo Aranha
  30. Chhoeung Lvai vs Ali Khodarahmm
  31. Chhoeung Lvai vs Kongjak Por Paoin
  32. Chhoeung Lvai vs Jayy Tonkin
  33. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Detrit Kraisraphop at Cambodia Kun Khmer KKIF BTV Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  34. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Dmitriy Dmitriyev at Kun Khmer Warriors Town Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  35. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Ali Khodaarhami at Cambodia Kun Khmer Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  36. Chhoeung Lvai vs Hamidreza Mehrabloo at BTV Arena International Friendly Match
  37. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Masoud Moghimian at Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  38. Chhoeung Lvai vs Machado Beto at Town Arena IPCC Kun Khmer World Champion
  39. Chhoeung Lvai vs Vitor Camarogo at BTV Arena International Friendly Match
  40. Chhoeung Lvai vs Unal Burak at TVK Arena Krud Belt Champion Match
  41. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Den Saiyam K.Kampanat at Champion Kun Khmer Town arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  42. Chhoeung Lvai vs. Thoeun Theara, February 2024
  43. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Alex Scott at Krud Kun Khmer TVK arena 72Kg. International friendly Match
  44. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Satanfah January 2023
  45. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Aliriza Amizadet
  46. Chhoeung Lvai Vs Vong Vichhai August 2020
  47. Chhoeung Lvai vs Yue Shuai
  48. 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
  49. Chhoeung Lvai vs Fahsang at World Super-4 Champion 72Kg at I-1 World Muaythai Championship Arena.