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Sam Tharoth (red) fought her second professional Kun Khmer fight Sunday Sept. 1 at the Bayon TV Stung Meanchey arena. She lost by decision to Nov Srey Pov. A native of Banteay Meanchey province, Tharoth moved to the capital as a youngster, eventually discovering self-proclaimed Bokator Grandmaster San Kim Sean, whom she studied under for years. The 23-year-old made her professional Kun Khmer debut in 2012, winning by 5th-round knockout.