Japanese fighter Shimoji Kanato set to face Pich Sambath
Kanato has won both previous fights in Cambodia, but has also lost four times overall.
Tuesday 3 November · 18:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Shimoji Kanato is scheduled to fight Cambodian boxer Pich Sambath at a Kun Khmer event in Siem Reap on November 8, 2026. [1]
- The article says Kanato has a professional record of 13 wins and four losses, including five wins by knockout. [1]
- He won both of his previous fights in Cambodia, against Viet Bun Dhoeun in 2024 and Thy Varith later that year. [1]
What happened
Japanese fighter Shimoji Kanato is scheduled to meet Cambodian fighter Pich Sambath at the Kun Khmer-Knock Out event in Siem Reap on November 8, 2026. Kampuchea Thmey reports that Kanato has 13 wins and four losses in 17 professional fights. He won both of his previous bouts in Cambodia, in March and November 2024.
Why it matters
The bout gives Cambodian fans a chance to see Pich Sambath face a visitor who has not lost in his two previous fights in Cambodia. The report does not say what the result will mean beyond this match.
Background
Kanato is from Okinawa, Japan, and has also fought opponents from Thailand and Japan. The article says he was knocked out once and lost on points in a title-bout final in 2024.
Key terms
- Kun Khmer
- A Cambodian combat sport contested in a ring.
- Knockout
- A win when an opponent cannot continue after being struck.
Timeline
- March 23, 2024 Kanato beat Cambodian fighter Viet Bun Dhoeun on points in Cambodia.
- November 15, 2024 Kanato knocked out Cambodian fighter Thy Varith at the end of the first round.
- November 8, 2026 Kanato is scheduled to fight Pich Sambath in Siem Reap.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey ដៃគូរបស់ ពេជ្រ សម្បត្តិ ក្នុងកម្មវិធី Kun Khmer-Knock Out ធ្លាប់មកកម្ពុជា២លើក មិនទាន់ចាញ់សោះ 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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