Career
Born in Mondol Seima district, Koh Kong province, Cambodia, Eh Phuthong currently lives in Phnom Penh. 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.
In recent years, Eh Phuthong has explored media opportunities outside the ring. Finalist, Ai Kosal, is a boxer from 7NG, Eh Phuthong Boxing Club. He is also capable of speaking Thai as well as Khmer.
He has expressed an interest in wanting to fight John Wayne Parr.
