Eh Phoutong
Kickboxker
- Born
- 1975, Koh Kong Province
- Citizenship
- Cambodia
- Sport
- kickboxing
- Occupation
- kickboxer
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.
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Facts from Wikidata Q5348560 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.