Before the 32nd SEA Games, Cambodia conducted a naturalization of two boxing boxers who used to play for the Uzbekistan team. One of them is Abdula Rajapov, who competed at the 32nd SEA Games in the weight of 92kg. Visiting Rajapov encountered a very strong martial artist of Thailand, Kitipat Prueksena in the semi -final.
As a rookie of the Thai Boxing team, Kitipat Pruesena soon showed that he could become a high -class puncher of Southeast Asia in the future. This boxer actively attacked Rajapov, and at the same time launched very strong punches and hooks. He also moved cleverly around the ring to make it difficult for the opponent.
On the other side, Rajapov was somewhat embarrassed by the enemy's diverse style. Cambodian boxer of Uzbekistan is more or less disorders in the strategy of fighting. Instead of calmly returning, the owner of the host country used quite a lot of tricks with open gloves, as well as punching the opponent's head.
More notably, the referee is only reminded of rules of Rajapov, instead of using heavier measures such as warning, deducting points. At the end of the first 2 rounds, the victory was almost in the hands of Rajapov. Cambodian boxers were given 5-9 victory assessment in both rounds.
Entering the third half, Kitipat Pruesena continued to attack and had many strong opposing situations with the opponent. The Thai Boxing Team coach has even left the stands, to close to the technical area to cheer for fellow fighters. But that is not enough for Thai boxers to turn the situation.
The third half of the match closed with 5 victory judges for Cambodian boxers, including 3 Rajapov Dot Dot Wins 10-8, very large gap. This ensures Rajapov has a point of point, and he will encounter Vietnamese boxers Nguyen Manh Cuong in the final match, taking place in the afternoon of May 14.