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 distinguished martial arts coach. Eh Phouthong was known for his powerful right kick, considered a legend in Kun Khmer. He is the most famous kickboxer from Cambodia. The AFP described Eh Phouthong as "Cambodia's Muhammad Ali". As a multi-division gold medalist, he won gold medals in the national championship from 45 kg to 67 kg.
The Phnom Penh Post has recognized Eh Phouthong as the greatest kickboxer that Cambodia has ever produced. He began his martial arts training at the age of 12. By the age of 16, he moved to Phnom Penh from his hometown in Koh Kong province to train under Chhit Sarim at the Ministry of Defence Boxing Club. He made his competitive debut just a year later, at 17, becoming a pivotal chapter in the history of Cambodian kickboxing.
In addition to his fighting career, Eh Phouthong is a distinguished coach, known for nurturing talented martial artists. He is the trainer of Cambodian champion Thoeun Theara.