Ellyas Pical Explained

Elly Pical
Realname:Ellyas Pical
Nickname:The Exocet
Weight:Super flyweight
Height:1.65 m
Nationality:Indonesian
Birth Date:24 March 1960
Birth Place:Saparua, Maluku, Indonesia
Style:Southpaw
Total:26
Wins:20
Ko:11
Losses:5
Draws:1
No Contests:0

Ellyas Pical (born 24 March 1960) is an Indonesian former boxer, the first world boxing champion from the country, and is a three-time IBF Super flyweight champion (1985 - 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 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 Thai holder, future International Boxing Hall of Fame member Khaosai Galaxy at Senayan Stadium, Jakarta. He was defeated by TKO (referee stoppage) in the 14th round.[1]

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 drugs to some undercover policemen 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 prison, and released on 7 February 2006. Pical currently works on the staff of KONI - Indonesian Olympic Committee.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
26Win20–5–1 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
15Win13–2 Cesar PolancoKO3 (15)Jul 5, 1986
14Loss12–2 Cesar PolancoSD15Feb 15, 1986
13Win12–1 Wayne MulhollandTKO3 (15)Aug 25, 1985
12Win11–1 Chun 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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: แฟนพันธุ์แท้ 2013 3 พ.ค. 56 (เขาทราย). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/sw3o6gJq6C4 . 2021-12-21 . live. Thai. Fan Pan Tae. 2013-05-03. 2017-10-09.