Lorn Panha

Lorn Panha
Born (1999-06-04) June 4, 1999
Svay Antor, Prey Veng, Cambodia
Native nameលន បញ្ញា
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb; 10.6 st)
StyleKun Khmer
kickboxing
TeamMinistry of National Defence, Cambodia
TrainerThun Sophea
Years active2017 - present
Kickboxing record
Total114
Wins93
By knockout44
Losses17
Draws4
Last updated on: May 12, 2024

Lorn Panha (Khmer: លន បញ្ញា; born June 4, 1999) is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter and kickboxer. He is a member of Cambodia's national kickboxing team. He has garnered recognition both domestically and internationally.[1] The Kampuchea Thmey Daily previously listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer in early 2023.[2] The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024.[3] In 2025, The Kampuchea Thmey Daily considered Lorn Panha as the number one Kun Khmer boxer at 67 kg after the decline of Lao Chetra.[4] Lorn Panha is a technical fighter. He is known for having good technique, endurance and strength.[5]

Early life

Lorn Panha was born in Krachap village, Prey Khla commune, Svay Antor district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia. In 2013, Panha quit school at eighth-grade education as his family faced economic hardships. He moved to Thailand, where he worked for a year. Following his return to Cambodia, he pursued carpentry as a means of livelihood, dedicating nearly two years of his life to this craft, from 2014 until the end of 2016.[1]

Martial arts career

In 2017, Lorn Panha decided to pursue a career in Khmer boxing. He became a member of the Boxing Association of the Ministry of National Defense and embarked on rigorous training under the guidance of Thun Sophea, who received his training at the Ministry of Defense Boxing Association under Chhit Sarim.[6]

Achievements

Medal record
Men's Kickboxing
Representing  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
2021 Hanoi Men's 67 kg, Full Contact
2023 Phnom Penh Men's 67 kg, Full Contact

Lorn Panha is a prominent figure in the realm of Khmer boxing, having participated in approximately 100 matches and recording around 10 losses by 2023. His notable achievements included securing four championship belts and winning a national gold medal in the Men's Full Contact -67kg category at the 2023 SEA Games. Additionally, Panha earned a silver medal during the SEA Games held in Vietnam. In honor of his significant contributions to the sport, he has been appointed as an official within the Ministry of National Defense.[1] [7] [8]

At SEA Games 31, Lorn Panha beat Ophat Rodnok from Thailand 2-1 in the semi finals. In the finals, Lorn Panha lost to Vietnam's Nguyen The Huong at the 67kg full contact division in kickboxing. Lorn Panha won the silver medal.[9][10][11]

Lorn Panha made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023.[12] He has not lost in the last few months. In the 2023 SEA Games, he won a gold medal. On the afternoon of May 16, 2023, Lorn Panha defeated Haris Sofyan Abdul of Indonesia for the kickboxing gold medal in the 67kg weight division.[13]

On August 3, 2023, Lorn Panha beat Ncedo Gomba in the third round. He won the 65kg international Krud Kun Khmer martial art title. Ncedo Gomba is a South Africa powerhouse with a record of 55 wins and 5 losses. Lorn Panha now has four belts and a gold and silver medal from the SEA games.[14]

Lorn Panha competed with Lao Chetra for the Krud Kun Khmer belt. After five rounds, Panha lost to Lao Chetra. His three year unbeaten streak in Kun Khmer ended and he was awarded 20 million riel.

Lorn Panha competed against Long Samnang for the Ganzberg Beer belt by PNN. Panha took three rounds to defeat Long Samnang and became the new owner of the Ganzberg Beer belt. He won a prize money of 16 million riel.

Lorn Panha fought against the strong fighter of Thailand and former fighter of the year of Thailand, Lamnamoonlek Tded99. Lorn Panha defeated him and won the title and prize money of 20 million riel. There was a reaction from some boxing fans that Lorn Panha did not deserve the win while other boxing fans said Lorn Panha really did deserve the win.[15] His past three matches were title matches where he lost one and won two title matches.[16]

The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024.[17] His accomplishments for 2024 included fighting about 15 times in 2024 and only losing twice. He won a belt by defeating compatritot Long Samnang. He scored a draw with French star Anthony Defretin. Panha also won a gold medal at the 2024 National Games.

At a grand event of Krud Kun Khmer in Kampong Cham province, Lorn Panha defeated Thai athlete Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy in the third round.[18]

Lorn Panha is scheduled to compete in New Zealand on June 21, 2025.[19]

Martial arts lineage

Achar Chhit Sarim -- > Kru Thun Sophea -- > Lorn Panha

Kun Khmer record

Professional Kun Khmer record
Total fights: 114 , 93 wins (44 (T)KOs), 17 losses, 4 draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
June 21, 2025 Win Daniel Ruwanga Bayon Television[20] New Zealand Decision 5
April 15, 2025 Win Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy Krud Kun Khmer[21] Cambodia TKO 3 1:42
January 18, 2025 Win Reza Venum Muay Thai Krud Kun Khmer[22] Cambodia TKO(knee strikes) 2 0:30
December 07, 2024 Win Liu Shenghao XTREME Cambodia Kun Khmer[23] Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 2 2:45
November 09, 2024 Draw Anthony Defretin Bayon TV boxing[24] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3
October 20, 2024 Win Jaruadsuk PNN Sports[25] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
August 17, 2024 Win Mohamed Taoufiq Hang Meas Kun Khmer[26] Cambodia TKO 3 1:00
August 04, 2024 Win Cindir Semih Sah Ganzberg Kun Khmer[27] Cambodia Decision 3
July 28, 2024 Win Jaruadsuk Krud Kun Khmer[28] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
June 27, 2024 Loss Elias Naji Kun Khmer Super Fight 3: Paris[29] Paris, France Decision 3 3:00
June 2, 2024 Win Omar Bathily Kun Khmer Super Fight 2: Bordeaux[30] Bordeaux, France Decision 3 3:00
May 12, 2024 Win Lamnamoonlek Tded99 King Krud Kun Khmer Championship TVK arena[31] Banlung, Rattanakiri,Cambodia Decision (Split 3:2) 5 3:00
April 28, 2024 Win Long Samnang Ganzberg Kun Khmer Super Strike Championship PNN arena[32] Phnom Penh,Cambodia TKO Stoppage 03 1:25
March 31, 2024 Loss Lao Chetra Krud Championship[33] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
March 01, 2024 Win Omar Bathily Idol Kun Khmer BTV Arena [34] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3 3:00
February 18, 2024 Win Paruehatnoi TBM Gym Krud Kun Khmer TVK Arena [35] Stung Treng, Cambodia Decision 5 3:00
January 19, 2024 Win Amirhossein Darmiani Bayon TV boxing[36] Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 4 1:08
January 7, 2024 Win Victor Hugo Nunes Ganzberg Idol Kun Khmer[37] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3
December 16, 2023 Win Moeun Sokhuch Bayon TV Boxing [38] Phnom Penh, Cambodia TKO 2
December 14, 2023 Win Sipsongpana Kiatwinai Bayon TV Boxing[39] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2 0:10
November 28, 2023 Win Fa Moeung Sak Samai Krud Kun Khmer[40] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3
September 7, 2023 Win Ahmadi Faryad Ganzberg One Strike[41] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2 00:23
September 3, 2023 Win Ncedo Gomba Krud Kun Khmer[42] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 3 01:31
August 20, 2023 Win Nuengtrakarn Kor Kamonwath Madrid Kun Khmer[43] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
August 7, 2023 Win Far Dachai Krud Kun Khmer[44] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 1 00:45
July 31, 2023 Win Fanimit Viryakfarm Carabao Kun Khmer[45] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 1 01:03
July 02, 2023 Win Funluong Krud Kun Khmer[46] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
February 18, 2023 Win Rungnapha Pinsinchai Carabao Kun Khmer[47] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 1 00:24
May 28, 2021 Draw Yen Dina Bayon TV boxing[48] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
Mar 13, 2021 Win Phal Sophorn Wurkz Kun Khmer[49] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 3 00:41
January 24, 2021 Win Soun Channy PNN Boxing[50] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
October 31, 2020 Loss Yen Dina CTN Boxing [51] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
August 30, 2020 Loss Moeun Sokhuch CNC Boxing [52] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
June 28, 2020 Loss Phal Sophorn Bayon TV Boxing[53] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
June 07, 2020 Win Rin Saroth PNN Boxing [54] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3
October 13, 2019 Loss Lao Chetra Kun Khmer ISI Champion[55] Phnom Penh, Cambodia KO 2 02:07
March 31, 2019 Win Gingsanglek Tor.Laksong Wurkz Boxing [56] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 5
September 15, 2018 Win Meun Mekha TV5 Boxing [57] Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision 3

Muay Thai record

Professional Muay Thai record
1 wins (0 TKOs), 0 loss, 0 draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
January 3, 2022 Win Buadin Banchamek MAS Fight Bangkok[58] Bangkok, Thailand TKO 1 6:24
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/no contest   Notes

See also

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  20. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLTXSKMAfbA Lorn Panha vs. Daniel, date June 21, 2025
  21. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IRWrL0BAjk Lorn Panha vs. Sograw, date April 15, 2025
  22. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymZVfAwyWew Lorn Panha vs. Reza, date January 18, 2025
  23. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV-nbwwoGJw Lorn Panha vs. Liu Shenghao at Hang Meas Kun Khmer, date December 07, 2024
  24. ^ Lorn Panha vs. Anthony Defretin at Bayon TV boxing
  25. ^ https://www.youtube.com/live/fV2GvfZrY7g?si=y9xJpWnkCB7uHTFS&t=5699 Lorn Panha vs. Jaruadsuk at PNN Sports, date October 20, 2024.
  26. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTHLB1QmsYs Lorn Panha vs. Mohamed Taoufiq, date August 17, 2024.
  27. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WoDwvSc_H8 Lorn Panha vs. Cindir Semih Sah at Ganzberg Kun Khmer, date August 04, 2024.
  28. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wsc6teXKgY Lorn Panha vs. Jaruadsuk at Krud Kun Khmer, date July 28, 2024.
  29. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM6kQfovsE Lorn Panha vs. Omar Bathily at Kun Khmer Super Fight 2, date June 2, 2024.
  30. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SM6kQfovsE Lorn Panha vs. Omar Bathily at Kun Khmer Super Fight 2, date June 2, 2024.
  31. ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/JU1pSs5z6FqZis6c/?mibextid=WC7FNe Lorn Panha vs. Lamnamoonlek Tded99 at Krud Championship TVK arena, date May 12, 2024.
  32. ^ https://youtube/T7_24GotHvw?si=0kv0JI_hvYAee-7F Lorn Panha vs. Long Samnang at Ganzberg Kun Khmer super strike PNN arena, date April 28, 2024.
  33. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g1dJW3BLeQ Lorn Panha vs. Lao Chetra at Krud Championship, date March 31, 2024.
  34. ^ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztU6G3KvYz0 Lorn Panha vs. Omar Bathily, date March 01, 2024.
  35. ^ <https://www.facebook.com/tvksportsofficial/videos/1381364202518404 Lorn Panha vs. Paruehatnoi TBM Gym, date February 18, 2024.
  36. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oze7PBQt5n0 Lorn Panha vs. Amirhossein Darmiani, date January 19, 2024.
  37. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm8FNk2xY9A Lorn Panha vs. Victor Hugo Nunes, date January 7, 2024.
  38. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XhT1ZOFh3s Lorn Panha vs. Moeung Sokhuch at Bayon Boxing, date December 16, 2023.
  39. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-5S4UI2198 Lorn Panha vs. Sipsongpana, date December 14, 2023.
  40. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGLmbaKEGMY Lorn Panha vs. Fa Moeung Sak Samai at Krud Kun Khmer, date November 28, 2023.
  41. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL8qhY1eX50 Lorn Panha vs. Amadi Fayad at Ganzberg One Strike PNN, date September 7, 2023.
  42. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WewPg5BkNG8&t=158s Lorn Panha vs. Ncedo Gomba at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date September 3, 2023.
  43. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSNgLwrL_a8&t=1s Lorn Panha vs. Nuengtrakarn Kor Kamonwath at Madrid Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date August 20, 2023.
  44. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71lBMVh1WnU Lorn Panha vs. Far Dachai at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date August 7, 2023.
  45. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYeW_iWCI0 Lorn Panha vs. Fanimit Viryakfarm at Carabao Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date July 31, 2023.
  46. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APSvzXFBBds Lorn Panha vs. Funluong at Krud Kun Khmer TVK, date July 02, 2023.
  47. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu1uP1OkZZY Lorn Panha vs. Rungnapha Pinsinchai at Carabao Kun Khmer CNC, date February 18, 2023.
  48. ^ Lorn Panha vs. Yen Dina at Bayon TV boxing
  49. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8vsP71cKZ0 Lorn Panha vs. Phal Sophorn at Wurkz Kun Khmer Bayon TV, date Mar 13, 2021.
  50. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu5w93tYa5s Lorn Panha vs. Soun Channy at PNN Boxing
  51. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zDAG61g2zQ Lorn Panha vs. Yen Dina at CTN Boxing, date October 31, 2020.
  52. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euqPztMDXQ0 Lorn Panha vs. Moeun Sokhuch at CNC Boxing, date August 30, 2020.
  53. ^ Phal Sophorn vs. Lorn Panha, date June 28, 2020
  54. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDaRGbALZJc Lorn Panha vs. Rin Saroth, date June 07, 2020.
  55. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBUJnt5NfhI&t=298s Lorn Panha vs. Lao Chetra at Kun Khmer ISI Champion PNN, date October 13, 2019.
  56. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CtCQvqIrYY Lorn Panha vs. Gingsanglek, date March 31, 2019.
  57. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N8vNCEtPQY Lorn Panha vs. Meun Mekha at TV5 Boxing arena, date September 15, 2018.
  58. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyg9YBVBGOg Lorn Panha vs. Buadin, date January 3, 2022.
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