Ellyas Pical (born 24 March 1960) is an Indonesian former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2000. He is the first Indonesian to hold a world boxing title, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight title three-times between 1985 to 1989.
Life and career
In his childhood, Pical was a pearl diver, 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 French-made missiles used to against the Royal Navy by the Argentine Air Force during the Falklands War, which happened in 1982 during Pical's era. He was inspired to become a boxer by watching boxing matches on television. He got his title with this left-hand punch, knocking out defending champion Ju-Do Chun. At that time, Pical was only the second man from Indonesia to fight for a world title, following Thomas Americo (defeated by Saoul Mamby for the WBC Super lightweight title in Jakarta 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 for the WBA title against the Thai titleholder and future International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Khaosai Galaxy, at Senayan Stadium in Jakarta. He was defeated by TKO (referee stoppage) in the 14th round.
Initially, the bout was scheduled as a unification match for the WBA and IBF 115 lb titles, since Pical was the reigning IBF champion for the second time and had made one successful defense. However, the IBF did not sanction the fight and later stripped him of the title.
Pical lives with his wife Rina Siahaya Pical, a dentist, and his sons Lorinly and Matthew. Pical currently works on the staff of KONI - Indonesian Olympic Committee.
Biographical film His biography has created a film released in Ellyas Pical on March 21, 2024 on Prime Video.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes26Win20–5–1 JuwonoPTS10May 28, 2000 25Draw19–5–1 Charles HeryPTS8Nov 10, 1990 24Loss19–5 Greg RichardsonMD10Mar 12, 1990 23Loss19–4 Juan Polo PerezUD12Oct 14, 1989 22Win19–3 Mike PhelpsSD12Feb 25, 1989 21Win18–3 Ki Chang KimUD12Sep 4, 1988 20Win17–3 Raul Ernesto DiazUD15Feb 20, 1988 19Win16–3 Chang Tae-ilSD15Oct 7, 1987 18Win15–3 SukardiKO4 (?)Sep 6, 1987 17Loss14–3 Khaosai GalaxyTKO14 (15)Feb 28, 1987 16Win14–2 Dong Chun LeeKO10 (15)Dec 3, 1986 15Win13–2Cesar PolancoKO3 (15)Jul 5, 1986 14Loss12–2 Cesar PolancoSD15Feb 15, 1986 13Win12–1 Wayne MulhollandTKO3 (15)Aug 25, 1985 12Win11–1Chun Ju-doTKO8 (15)May 3, 1985 11Win10–1 Mutsuo WatanabeTKO6 (12)Oct 7, 1984 10Win9–1 Hee Yun JungPTS12May 19, 1984 9Win8–1 Prayurasak MuangsurinKO1 (?)Mar 30, 1984 8Win7–1 Wongso IndrajitPTS10Nov 1, 1983 7Win6–1 Viboon MuangsurinPTS10Sep 11, 1983 6Win5–1 MunadiKO2 (?)Aug 18, 1983 5Loss4–1 Edward ApayPTS10Jul 24, 1983 4Win4–0 Moningko PalunganKO2 (?)May 15, 1983 3Win3–0 JuwarnoKO1 (?)Feb 6, 1983 2Win2–0 Benny NuriantePTS6Dec 19, 1982 1Win1–0 Eddy RafaelKO4 (?)Dec 10, 1982
See also List of super-flyweight boxing champions
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