Pich Sambath

Pich Sambath, also known as Phoeun Sambath, is a Cambodian professional Kun Khmer fighter and kickboxer. The Kampuchea Thmey Daily previously listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer in early 2023. The Kampuchea Thmey Daily listed him as a top 10 Kun Khmer boxer for 2024. Pich Sambath was listed as a top 5 Kun Khmer fighter at 60 kg in 2025 by CSB Sport. Sambath is known for his punches, striking power and endurance. He competes in the weight range of 57 kg-60 kg.

Biography

Pich Sambath, originally named Phoeun Sambath, was born on April 8, 2002, in Kandoul village, located in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia. He is the eldest son in a family of farmers and has four siblings: two brothers and two sisters. His siblings include his second sister, Phoeun Sambo, his third sister, Phoeun Vann Lean, and his younger brother, Phoeun Vansing, who is also involved in Kun Khmer training.
Sambath's father, Vong Mil, works as a construction foreman, while his mother, Aun Sok Khim, engages in farming. In his early years, Sambath completed education up until the seventh grade at 24 Kanha high school but subsequently dropped out.
Sambath began his journey in combat sports viewing Kun Khmer as a viable path to improve his family's economic situation. He initiated his training in Khmer boxing in 2019, though he temporarily ceased training to pursue other employment opportunities. In 2020, he resumed his training at Pich Sophann Kun Khmer Gym under the guidance of coach Pich Sophann, who is a famous kick boxer that received his training at the National Defense Council Center under Khmer kickboxing instructor, Chhit Sarim.
In recognition of his mental fortitude and rapid success in the sport, Pich Sambath is known by the moniker "Krabei Prey Moktann", which translates to "Wild Buffalo Solid Face." He has quickly established himself within the professional Kun Khmer circuit, achieving numerous technical knock-out victories in his burgeoning career.

Career

Kun Khmer

Pich Sambath had his first fight on February 20, 2021, at Kun Khmer International Marathon friendly match BTV. Unfortunately, it was not a good result but was a keen fight with his opponent Toem Savuth for 5 rounds of 3 minutes each. Sambath loss by split decision.
Pich Sambath fought Chhut Serey Vannthong in a Mas format bout. The match was a nine-minute round where knockout was the only way to claim victory. The match resulted in a draw based on the rules of the format.
Pich Sambath made Kampuchea Thmey Daily's top 10 list of Khmer boxers who had the best first half of 2023. Although Pich Sambath did not make the national team, he won the Carabao championship at the end of 2022 and the 2023 International Krud belt.
He won a fight against his opponent, Saw Kolo, a Lethwei fighter from Myanmar in Kun Khmer All Star Event 8, on August 22, 2023, in Olympic Indoor Stadium, Phnom Penh. He also got a car sponsored by Boostrong company after getting popular best fighters vote in the event from his fans. It is a notable victory in his life with Kun Khmer.
He won a Krud Kun Khmer champion 2023 belt from his opponent Khim Bora and received a US$1,889 prize from Krud Kun Khmer TVK arena on 3 September 2023 via judges' split decision.
In early 2024, Pich Sambath broke several fighting records. In January, Pich Sambath is a Kun Khmer National Champion after winning Morn Sameth. In March 2024, he won a Champion after take over his opponent Florent Lewis Joseph from France. In April 2024, he won one more Dragon Kun Khmer Top 5 Belt Tournament from his Japanese opponent and Russian opponent in a main event Khmer Maha Sangrant at Kampong Cham town, Cambodia. In May 2024, he won a Krud Belt from his opponent Thun Vanna, a student of Master Thun Sophea in the event of a Belt-to-Belt bet by split decision 4:1 at TVK arena.
File:Pichsambathmanny KunKhmer.jpg|left|thumb|Coach Pich Sophann, Manny Pacquiao, and Pich Sambath after a Kun Khmer show.
In a match at Knock Out 2024 vol.3 held in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, Pich Sambath showcased his dominance over Reiya Komori in their Kun Khmer/modified Japanese kickboxing match. From the first round, Sambath controlled the fight by demonstrating superior skill and power. By round three, he sealed his victory with a decisive right hook at 0:53, resulting in a TKO. The bout, which was part of the main card at the 60 kg weight class, concluded with Sambath's victory in a total fight time of 6:53 on August 4, 2024.
On September 5, 2024, Pich Sambath secured a knockout victory over Mehrdad Khanzadeh in the first round. As soon as the bell rang, Mehrdad came out strong, delivering a series of fast and powerful punches that connected well with Pich Sambath. Despite being hit, Pich Sambath continued pressing forward, attempting to exchange blows, though his punches weren't as effective as Mehrdad's. However, shortly after, Mehrdad suffered fractures in two of his metacarpals and a sprain in his thumb, causing him to slow down and stop throwing heavy punches. Seizing the opportunity, Pich Sambath targeted Mehrdad's abdomen with a few punches before finishing the fight with a powerful right hand.
On September 14, 2024, in a main event of Xtreme Cambodia Kun Khmer Hang Meas HD TV, Rin Devid failed to defeat Pich Sambath at Round 1 Time 00:43. Pich Sambath won 12,000,000 Riels and Extreme Gold Belt from Hang Meas Kun Khmer Arena. Before upcoming National Champion match, on September 29, 2024, Pich Sambath lose his defense a Krud Kun Khmer belt which is won from Khim Bora to South African Kun Khmer Boxer Ncedo Gomba by decision. TVK prepared another belt champion rematch between Pich Sambath versus Ncedo Gomba on November 16, 2024. Sambath used his heavy beautiful right elbow to stop Ncedo Gomba in Round 2 at 00:30s and won 8,000,000 Riels with Krud Kun Khmer Belt. Ncedo Gomba told Sambath it was unbelievable that the series of Sambath's strikes are very strong.
Pich Sambath is scheduled to face Sok Thy on June 28, 2025, in a five-round title fight organized by Hang Meas TV. The match is considered a gift to Khmer fans who desired to see this match for long time.
In July 2025, CSB Sport listed Pich Sambath as a top 5 Kun Khmer fighter at 60 kg alongside Chhut Serey Vannthong, Khim Bora, Sok Thy, and Beut Sangkhum.
Pich Sambath is scheduled to compete in China at the EM Legend Kun Khmer fighting championship on October 7, 2025 where he will compete against Carlos Tszhin. Pich Sambath is known as one of the A-level boxers in Cambodia who has the special ability to hit hard and not slow down. Carlos Tszhin's last match was against Chou Wei Jian where he won the WMC Belt. Carlos holds belts from the WMC, WBC and IPCC. Other Cambodian athletes scheduled to compete in the event in China include Lao Chetra, Moeun Sokhuch, Pich Athitep and Eh Yanut.
A team of Lorn Panha, Bert Sangkham, Pich Sambath, Pich Atithep, and Keng Sieng Hay are scheduled to visit France to compete in an event on February 28, 2026.

Kickboxing

In the event of international friendly match of Kun Khmer between Cambodia-China on January 19, 2024, Krobei Prey Pich Sambath defeated his opponent Yang Zhuo by split decision under kickboxing rules 3 rounds.
On May 14, 2024, Pich Sambath defeated Wang Zunyang from China by decision full 3 Round K1 Rule Kickboxing which held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Martial arts lineage

Achar Chhit Sarim -- > Kru Pich Sophann -- > Pich Sambath

Titles and accomplishments

Xtreme Cambodia Kun Khmer
* 2024 Xtreme Cambodia Kun Khmer 60 kg Champion
* 2025 Xtreme Cambodia Kun Khmer 60 kg Champion
Dragon Kun Khmer
* 2024 Dragon Kun Khmer Top 5 Tournament Winner
Krud Kun Khmer
* 2024 Krud Kun Khmer Champion 60 kg Champion
* 2022 Krud Kun Khmer Champion 60 kg Champion
** Two successful title defenses
KKF Kun Khmer
* 2024 KKF Kun Khmer Cup Winner
Kun Khmer National Championship
* 2024 Kun Khmer National Champion 60 kg
* 2023 Kun Khmer National Champion 60 kg
Carabao Kun khmer
* 2022 Carabao Session 8 Champion
Fight record

Early life and personal life

Pich Sambath was married to Mrs. Chin Sinat at their homeland, Kampong Speu province on June 25, 2024. He is planning a salon and beauty business for his wife at Kampong Speu. Responded to a question from his fans, "Pich Sambath could be weaken after getting married, I commit I will be trained everyday at club and I still in power.

Music and Videography

October 2, 2023: Sambath feet Thach Sathen as a music video Pchum Ben Days 2023 Mahoub Da'aksrak