Mr. Thoeun Theara, a Khmer boxer from Ephouthong Club, said that behind his success in the field of Khmer boxing, in addition to training hard, there are some important people who always encourage and motivate him to achieve his dreams. Thoeun Theara also wants the world to recognize Khmer martial arts more and more.

Thoeun Theara, nicknamed the Killing Ax Player, recently gave an interview to the media that to become a good Khmer boxer, you need to train hard and listen to the coach’s advice. But more importantly, the encouragement and support of parents and teachers. The boxer considers these four people to be the key people behind his success.

“I have my parents, my teachers, they push me. His parents always encouraged him, while the teacher gave him advice. They told us that we have to be determined every time we play, to be strong. The teacher advised that when going to the game, do not look down on the opponent and go to the game, do not joke too much. The killer ax player said so.

The 25-year-old also expressed his willingness to promote Khmer martial arts to more and more foreigners. Thoeun Theara said: “I need to develop more so that foreigners recognize our Khmer martial arts more.”

He has won international competitions and reclaimed several titles, including the Thai King title from Sai Yuk and the IPCC title from Thiago. Despite his many successes in international competitions, Theara stated that he never underestimated any of his opponents. On the other hand, be very careful during the game.

Some Khmer boxing fans consider Theara’s laughter and dancing gestures in the ring as contemptuous. In this regard, Thoeun Theara confirmed that those gestures are not demeaning or underestimating the partner.

“All of this is just to attract fans, not to reciprocate,” he said. We just laugh to get the audience excited. ”