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Thun Sophea is a retired professional kickboxer from Svay Rieng, Cambodia. He is the 2006 Cambodian Television Network Traditional Khmer Kickboxing champion. Thun Sophea trained at the Ministry of Defense Boxing Association under Chhit Sarim, who also trained Cambodian champion Eh Phouthong at the Ministry of Defense Boxing Club. Thun Sophea was once considered Cambodia's best kickboxer. He had defeated every notable Cambodian fighter including Sen Bunthen, Vorn Viva, Meas Chantha, Chey Kosal and Outh Phouthang.

Coaching
Thun Sophea is the current coach of the Ministry of National Defense gym. He trains 50 students every day. He has a goal to train 100 students in Khmer martial arts. In December 2019, his student at the Ministry of National Defense, Bun Sothea, defeated strong fighter Sok Thy of Banteay Meanchey by decision. Bun Sothea was able to score two knockdowns in the fourth round. Sok Thy was a 2018 National Kun Khmer champion and a champion at Bayon and PNN stadium. In a 2025 interview, Thun Sophea stated that none of his students could succeed him in martial arts. He stated most of his students used force, didn't use tactics in fighting and didn't know how to stop their opponents' weapons. Thun Sophea stated that if a fighter knows how to withstand and restrain an opponent's attack, then it would be difficult for the opponent to fight. == Championships and accomplishments ==
Championships and accomplishments
Pradal Serey • 2000 TV3 Championship • 2002 TV5 Championship • 2006 CTN Championship ==See also==
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