Ellyas Pical (born 24 March 1960) was the first world boxing champion from Indonesia, and was three times IBF

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champion (1985–1989).

Life and career

In his childhood, Pical was a

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, diving without equipment. Pical is of Ambonese/Moluccan heritage. Pical's nickname "The Exocet" was given by the press referring to his left-hand punch. The name comes from the

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-made missiles used to against the Royal Navy by the

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Air Force during the

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, which happened in 1982 during Pical's era. He got his title with this left-hand punch, knocking out defending champion

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. At that time, Pical was only the second man from Indonesia to fight for a world title, following

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(defeated by Saoul Mamby for the

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title in

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in 1981). In 1987, after issues with his managers Simson Tambunan and Anton Sihotang, as well as short-term managers Dali Sofari dan Khairus Sahel He eventually took singer Melky Goeslaw as his manager and Enteng Tanamal as assistant manager. On February 28, 1987, he challenged the WBA title with Thai holder

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. He was defeated by TKO (referee stoppage) in the 14th round. Pical lives with his wife Rina Siahaya Pical, a dentist, and his sons Lorinly and Matthew. Pical was allegedly caught in the act of selling

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to some undercover

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men in a discothèque in Jakarta during September 2005. This was shocking news to many Indonesians, as Pical had a reputation as a clean living and religious man. He was sentenced to seven months in

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, and released on 7 February 2006. Pical currently works on the staff of KONI - Indonesian

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Committee.

Professional boxing record

References

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* 1960 births Living people Super-flyweight boxers World super-flyweight boxing champions International Boxing Federation champions People from Saparua Indonesian male boxers Indonesian Christians {{Indonesia-boxing-bio-stub

Life and career

Professional boxing record

See also

References

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