In Pictures: Cambodian fighter beats Russian strongman

Khmer boxer Prom Samnang stunned his Russian opponent yesterday with a decisive win in Thailand

Prum Samnang’s second appearance in the international arena did not disappoint the fans, as he beat 21-year-old Firdavs Zhon Naimov to raise the profile of Khmer martial arts on the international stage.

This is the second time that the 38-year-old Khmer boxer has beaten his opponent in the Thai Fight arena.







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