Eh Phouthong

Eh Phouthong
BornEh Lim
(1975-10-14) October 14, 1975
Koh Kong, Cambodia
Other namesAtitep Chongkong Chhes
NationalityCambodian
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight48 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)
StylePradal serey
TeamMinistry of National Defence, Cambodia
TrainerChiit Sarim
Kickboxing record
Total193
Wins178
Losses9
Draws5
No contests1
Other information
Notable relativesEh Amarin Phouthong (son)
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Cambodia
Southeast Asian Games
2009 VientianeLight 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.