Lao Chetra
| Lao Chetra | |
|---|---|
 Lao Chetra | |
| Born | 11 May 1999 |
| Other names | Lao Chitra |
| Nickname | Super Soldier |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Division | 67 kg (148 lb; 10.6 st) |
| Style | pradal serey |
| Fighting out of | Kompong Speu, Cambodia |
| Team | 911 Parachute Club |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 146 |
| Wins | 120 |
| Losses | 21 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Lao Sinath (older brother) Lao Chantrea (older brother) |
Lao Chetra is a Cambodian Kun Khmer fighter. He is a member of Cambodia's national Kun Khmer team. He is widely considered as one of Cambodia's most prominent practitioners of Kun Khmer. He is the reigning gold medalist in Kun Khmer at the Southeast Asian Games in the 67 kg weight division.
Early life
When he was young, Lao Chetra went to school in Kompong Speu province. He longed to compete in the ring. He became more fascinated when his brother Sinat started competing. In his seventh bout, he suffered a severe knockout loss and got eleven stitches. His mother and sister told his to stop fighting but he continued. He got the fullest support from older brothers Sinat and Chantrea. Eventually, his sister and mother started supporting his passion.[1]
Fighting career
On August 21, 2016, at the Southeast Asian Television Arena, rookie Lao Chetra fought Thai Khun Lek, a good fighter in the 54 kg weight division. In the third round, Lao Chetra knock down the Thai fighter to a count of 10. An organizer planned to have Lao Chetra compete against more Thai athletes in the future.[2]
Lao Chetra became famous in 2016. He quickly became famous for his bravery, good fighting skills and good physique. In 2016, Lao Chetra won a gold medal at the first national sports event. At the Malaysian SEA Games, Lao Chetra won a bronze medal which made him more famous. At 18 years old, Chetra made headlines by beating a Russian fighter by points at a Khmer-Thai Fight event.[3]
In 2018, Sabay News named Lao Chetra as one of the top 5 Cambodian boxers most technically skilled in ability. He is known for having good technique and fighting spirit. His strengths are elbow strikes, knee strikes and punches.[4] Lao Chetra fought Chan Bunhoeun for the finals of the Carabao belt. He said the match was energetic and extremely tense. Lao Chetra won by decision 3-2 for the belt and trophy as well as 20 million riel.[5]
At ONE:Clash of Legends, 19 year old Lao Chetra was scheduled to fight 23 year old Superlek Kiatmoo9.[6] Lao Chetra was defeated by Superlek Kiatmoo9 by unanimous decision.[7]
In 2019, Lao Chetra knocked out Lorn Panha in the finals for the gold belt at PNN arena and won $10,000.[8]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Muay | ||
Representing  Cambodia
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| Southeast Asian Games | ||
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2017 Kuala Lumpur | Men's 57 kg |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Kun Khmer | ||
| Representing Cambodia
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| Southeast Asian Games | ||
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2023 Phnom Penh | Men's 67 kg |
At a 2023 IPCC February 11 event, Lao Chetra defeated Thai opponent Kolabkhav Sorchor Peak Outhoy on points.[9]
Lao Chetra won a gold medal in the 67 kg weight division at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.[10] Chetra said he was happy he could win a gold medal for the people of Cambodia and the nation.[11]
Lao Chetra's performance declined after he got injured and gained weight. As a result, The Kampuchea Thmey Daily considered Lorn Panha the new number one Kun Khmer boxer at 67 kg despite never being victorious against Lao Chetra. The two fighters have fought twice before and Lorn Panha has never won. However, Lorn Panha has seen his performance increased.[12]
At the Golden Boy Kun Khmer 2025 event, Lao Chetra lost to Jose Manuel from Spain on points.[13]
Lao Chetra is scheduled to compete at Bayon arena against Milad Mavout of Iran on October 25, 2025.[14]
Personal life
Lao Chetra comes from a martial arts family in Kun Khmer. His middle brother, Lao Chantrea is one of the best fighter in his weight class. His oldest brother, Lao Sinat, is a Cambodian combat sportsman. Outside of martial arts, he serves in the military as a member of an elite Special Forces commando unit.[15] He is a student of the 911 parachute club.[16]
Fight record
| Total fights: 146, 120 wins (33 (T)KOs), 21 losses, 5 draws | |||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | Win |  Amir Vahabnia |
Hang Meas Kun Khmer [17] | Cambodia | TKO | 2 | 0:48 |
| December 7, 2025 | Win |  Asadbek Mamatshiripov |
TV5 Cambodia [18] | Cambodia | KO | 2 | 1:30 |
| October 25, 2025 | Win | Milad Mavout |
Bayon Television [19] | Cambodia | KO | 3 | 2:05 |
| October 7, 2025 | Draw |  Li Bolin |
EM Legend x Krun Kun Khmer to China 2[20] | Chengdu, Sichuan province, China | Decision | 3 | |
| September 13, 2025 | Loss |  Antonio Martinez |
Krud Kun Khmer: Land of Peace [21] | Cambodia | TKO | 2 | 0:37 |
| July 3, 2025 | Loss |  Jose Manuel |
Town Boxing [22] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| May 31, 2025 | Loss | Evan Boulton |
KRUD KUN KHMER TO USA - Bayon Television [23] | Tacoma, U.S. | Decision | 3 | |
| May 17, 2025 | Win | Bun Yotchan |
Bayon Television [24] | Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia | TKO(knee strike) | 1 | 0:42 |
| May 4, 2025 | Win | Marc Dass |
Town Boxing [25] | Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| March 29, 2025 | Win |  Narin Wonglakhon |
CNC Sports [26] | Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| February 1, 2025 | Win | Shokhzod Amazatov |
Hang Meas Kun Khmer [27] | Cambodia | KO | 1 | 0:12 |
| November 14, 2024 | Win | Ebrahim Kazem |
CNC Boxing [28] | Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| October 27, 2024 | Win | Hadi Chatabi |
Krud Kun Khmer [29] | Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| September 29, 2024 | Loss | Amen Moradi |
PNN Sports [30] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| June 27, 2024 | Loss |  Anthony Defretin |
Kun Khmer Super Fight 3: Paris [31] | Paris, France | Decision | 3 | |
| May 19, 2024 | Draw | Jaruadsuek Kiatnavy |
Krud Kun Khmer[32] | Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| March 31, 2024 | Win | Lorn Panha |
Krud Kun Khmer [33] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| February 4, 2024 | Win | Sorgraw Petchyindee Academy |
PNN Sports [34] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO(low kick) | 2 | 1:32 |
| October 29, 2023 | Win | Yen Dina |
Krud Kun Khmer [35] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO(punches) | 2 | 0:37 |
| October 29, 2023 | Win |  Anasin Pumea
|
Krud Kun Khmer [36] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO(punches) | 1 | 2:02 |
| July 30, 2023 | Win | Rithydeth |
PNN Sports [37] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| March 9, 2023 | Win | Som Vichai |
Town Boxing [38] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO (knee strikes) | 1 | 1:00 |
| November 6, 2022 | Draw | Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang |
Kun Khmer All Star 5[39] | Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| May 21, 2022 | Draw | Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang |
Tomoi[40] | Malaysia | Decision | 5 | |
| April 10, 2022 | Loss | Wei Weiyang |
Wu Lin Feng 2022: WLF in Cambodia | Angkor, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| October 27, 2021 | Win | Phal Sophorn |
Kun Khmer All Star 2 [41] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| January 23, 2021 | Win | Soth Kevin |
CNC Boxing[42] | Cambodia | KO | 4 | 2:00 |
| September 26, 2020 | Win | Moeun Sokhuch |
CNC Boxing [43] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| September 6, 2020 | Draw | Yen Dina |
Bayon TV [44] | Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| June 9, 2019 | Win | Kongsiam |
PNN Sports [45] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO(punches) | 2 | 2:35 |
| February 16, 2019 | Loss | Superlek Kiatmuu9 |
One Championship | Thailand | Decision | 3 | |
| December 31, 2018 | Win |  Tomasz Lamnammoonmuaythai |
TV5 Boxing [46] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO(doctor's stoppage) | 3 | 1:31 |
| December 16, 2018 | Win | Chan Bunhoeurn |
Bayon TV Boxing [47] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| December 2, 2018 | Win | Khumpichit |
Bayon TV Boxing [48] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO(elbow strike) | 3 | |
| August 4, 2018 | Win | Phingin |
CNC Boxing [49] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| July 6, 2018 | Win | Farsootsai Phetchinda |
Bayon TV Boxing [50] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 2 | 1:00 |
| May 27, 2018 | Loss | Phal Sophorn |
Bayon TV Boxing [51] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | |
| December 8, 2017 | Win | Roeunthai |
Bayon TV Boxing [52] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | KO | 1 | 2:09 |
| November 25, 2017 | Win |  Kazbek Alisultanov |
Khmer-Thai Fight[53] | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | |
| November 12, 2016 | Draw | Phon Savath |
SEATV Boxing[54] | Cambodia | Decision | 5 |
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- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Amir Vahabnia
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Asadbek Mamatshiripov
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Milad Mavout
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Li Bolin, October 2025
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Antonio Martinez, date September 13, 2025.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Jose Manuel, date July 3, 2025.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Evan Boulton, date May 31, 2025.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Bun Yotchan
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Marc Dass
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Narin Wonglakhon
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoUS-Wxzjfo Lao Chetra vs. Shokhzod Amazatov, February 2025
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Ebrahim Kazem
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Hadi Chatabi
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Amen Moradi, date September 29, 2024.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Anthony Defretin, date June 27, 2024.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Jaruadsuek, May 2024
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Lorn Panha II
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Sograw
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Yen Dina, October 2023
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Anasin Pumea, October 2023
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Rithydeth
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Som Vichai
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Saeksan, November 2022
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Saeksan, May 2022
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Phal Sophorn
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Soth Kevin
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Moeun Sokhuch
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Yen Dina, September 06, 2020
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Kongsiam
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Tomasz
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Chan Bunhoeurn
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Khumpichit
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Phingin
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Farsootsai Phetchinda
- ^ Lao Chetra vs Phal Sophorn, date May 27, 2018.
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Roeunthai
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Kazbek Alisultanov
- ^ Lao Chetra vs. Phon Savath, November 2016