Eh Phuthong
Eh Phuthong [1] (Khmer: អេ ភូថង) (also Ei Phouthang) (born 1975)[2] is a Khmer/Chinese Cambodian professional kickboxer and former reality TV host. Born in Mondol Seima district, Koh Kong province, Cambodia, Eh Phuthong currently lives in Phnom Penh. He has a father name Yem Lim and a mother named At Uth. He also has a brother and a sister.
Eh Phuthong | |
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Born | Eh Lim 1975 (age 44–45) Koh Kong, Cambodia |
Other names | Aik Kho |
Nationality | |
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 80 kg (180 lb; 13 st) |
Style | Pradal Serey |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 192 |
Wins | 178 |
Losses | 9 |
Draws | 5 |
Eh Phuthong began learning Kun Khmer, traditional Khmer kickboxing at age twelve with Mr. Yuth Phuthong in the 1980s, who then held the position of Prey Veng provincial governor and now, Koh Kong Province governor. Eh Phuthong had his first Khmer traditional kickboxing contest at the age of 17. He initially began fighting at the 48 kg weight class and then moved to the 63 kg weight class. His current weight is around 82 kg. Growing up he did not have access to education because he was either working jobs to support his family or training in his passion of Khmer kickboxing. He has also trained with Chhit Sarim at the Ministry of Defense Boxing Club. Eh Phuthong now owns his own gym and boxing club, Eh Phuthorng Tonle Bassac Club. Among his boxers is his younger brother, Auth Phuthong.
In recent years, Eh Phuthong has explored media opportunities outside the ring. He has starred in two Khmer-language action films and was the co-host of CTN's highly rated reality show, Kun Khmer Champion. Finalist, Ai Kosal, is a boxer from 7NG, Eh Phuthong Boxing Club.
He is also capable of speaking Thai as well as Khmer.[3] He reached the semifinal in the first S1 championship in Thailand defeating X Rafi from Spain and losing in the 2nd round up to the eventual tournament champion Suriya Ploenchit. He has expressed an interest in wanting to fight John Wayne Parr. He recently won a bronze medal in western boxing at the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos.
Kickboxing Record
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round | Time |
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2016 | Loss | Battle at the Boat boxing, United States | KO | 1 | 0:16 | |
2010 | Loss | Cambodia | Decision | 5 | ||
2010 | Win | TV3 Kickboxing, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Towel Thrown In) | 1 | ||
2008 | Win | Bayon TV Kickboxing, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2008 | Win | CTN Kickboxing: Cambodia Vs. New Zealand, Cambodia | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 2 | 0:35 | |
2007-04-29 | Win | TV5 Kickboxing, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Injured Arm) | 3 | 2:25 | |
2007-01-21 | Win | TV5 Kickboxing, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Injured Arm) | 2 | 0:38 | |
2007 | Win | CTN Kickboxing Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Injured Arm) | 4 | 1:06 | |
2007 | Win | CTN Kickboxing, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | ||
2006-08-21 | NC | TV5 Kickboxing, Cambodia | No contest (Riot) | |||
2003 | Win | TV5 Kickboxing Cambodia | KO (Right Hook) | 1 | 1:30 | |
2003 | Win | TV5 Kickboxing Cambodia | KO (Right Roundhouse Kick) | 2 | ||
2003 | Loss | S1 World Championship, Thailand | Decision | 3 | ||
2003 | Win | S1 World Championship, Thailand | Decision | 3 | ||
2003 | Win | Cambodian International Championship Belt, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | ||
2002 | Win | Cambodian International Championship Belt, Cambodia | Decision | 5 | ||
2002 | Win | TV5 Kickboxing, Cambodia | TKO | 1 | 0:58 | |
2001-06 | Win | Phnom Penh Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Ref stop) | 5 | ||
2001-04 | Win | Phnom Penh Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Ref stop/elbow) | 3 | ||
2001-03-26 | Win | Phnom Penh Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | TKO (Ref stop/downward elbow) | 1 | 0:15 | |
2001 | Loss | Cambodian Kickboxing Show, Cambodia | TKO | 5 | ||
See also
References
- spelling per the Los Angeles Times Archived March 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- khmer.org Archived May 23, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Ironlife.com