Eh Phouthong
| Eh Phouthong | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eh Lim October 14, 1975 Koh Kong, Cambodia |
| Other names | Atitep Chongkong Chhes |
| Nationality | Cambodian |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb; 7.6 st) 63 kg (139 lb; 9.9 st) 80 kg (180 lb; 13 st) 85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st) |
| Style | Pradal serey |
| Team | Ministry of National Defence, Cambodia |
| Trainer | Chiit Sarim |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 193 |
| Wins | 178 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Eh Amarin Phouthong (son) |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Boxing | ||
| Representing Cambodia | ||
| Southeast Asian Games | ||
| 2009 Vientiane | Light heavyweight | |
Eh Phouthong (Khmer: អេ ភូថង, É Phuthâng [ʔeː pʰuːtʰɑːŋ]; born 1975), also spelled Ei Phouthang and Eh Phuthong is a retired Cambodian professional kickboxer, Kun Khmer fighter, former reality TV host and currently a coach. Eh Phouthong was known for his powerful right kick which shattered many arms, he is considered a legend in Kun Khmer He is the most famous kickboxer from Cambodia. The AFP described Eh Phouthong as "Cambodia's Muhammad Ali". He used to be known as the undisputed king of Cambodian kickboxing. As a multi-division gold medalist, he won gold medals in the national championship from 45 kg to 67 kg. Eh Phouthong is a renowned coach who is notorious for developing talented martial artists. He is the trainer of Cambodian champion, Thoeun Theara.