The organizers of the “Khmer Boxing” program on the National Television of Cambodia are examining the case of Pich Sambath, who recovered from injuries after Laos’ Khamphu BS last week. Pich Sambath will defend his belt with Khun Bora this week.
Speaking on the phone for more than three minutes, Neou Lida told the media recently on March 21 that the program would not remove the belt from Pich Sambath if it was found that Sambath was seriously injured.
“Regarding Pich Sambath’s belt, if we check that he is one hundred percent sick, we will reconsider and we will make a new belt,” said the host of the Khmer National Television of Cambodia. In the same 60 kg weight category.
According to Mr. Lida, the team will closely examine the case of Pich Sambath after completing his duties in Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap.
As for the candidate to replace Pich Sambath, the station will bring Thai player Pet Mangkhun to compete for the belt with Cambodian player Khun Bora. According to the organizers of the same program.
On March 12, Pich Sambath, nicknamed the Cambodian Wild Buffalo, lost to Laos’ Khamphu BS in the third round due to a kick in the jaw that knocked him unconscious.
It should be noted that the boxing match for the “Khmer Martial Arts” belt in the 60 kg weight category between Khmer boxers Khun Bora and Pete Mangkhun from Thailand will be held on March 25, 2023 at TVK Arena. Svay Rieng Province.