Thun Sophea
Thun Sophea | |
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Born | 1979 (age 42–43) |
Nationality | Cambodian |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb; 10.6 st) |
Style | Pradal Serey |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Svay Rieng, Cambodia |
Team | Ministry of National Defence, Cambodia |
Trainer | Chiit Sarim |
Years active | 1998–2012 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 93 |
Wins | 80 |
By knockout | N/A |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 5 |
last updated on: October 10, 2009 |
Thun Sophea (born 1979) is a retired professional kickboxer from Svay Rieng, Cambodia. He is the 2006 Cambodian Television Network Traditional Khmer Kickboxing champion.
In 2011, Thun was the highest paid athlete (along with Chhunly Pagenburg) from Cambodia making US$30,000.[1]
Thun Sophea is now a referee for pradal serey matches. He is also now the head coach of the Ministry of National Defense boxing team.
See also[]
- Pradal Serey
- Kickboxing
References[]
- ^ "The Mag: Best-paid players from 200 countries". 4 May 2012.
External links[]
- Thun Sophea ready to show no sympathy...-Phnom Penh Post
- Thun Sophea beats Vouey Sothun purple...-Phnom Penh Post
Categories:
- Cambodian male kickboxers
- Living people
- 1982 births
- People from Svay Rieng province
- Martial arts biography stubs
- Cambodian sportspeople stubs