Thun Sophea
Thun Sophea (born 1979) is a retired professional kickboxer from Svay Rieng, Cambodia. He is the 2006 Cambodian Television Network Traditional Khmer Kickboxing champion.
| Thun Sophea | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1979 (age 42–43) |
| Nationality | |
| 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 | |
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
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
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