Ellyas Pical
Ellyas Pical is an Indonesian former boxer, the first world boxing champion from the country, and is a three-time IBF Super flyweight champion.
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.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 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
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| 26 | Win | 20–5–1 |  |