Michael Pillay Explained

Michael Pillay
Nationality:Seychellois
Weight Class:Welterweight
Birth Date:10 November 1955
Weight:67kg (148lb)
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Michael Pillay (born 10 November 1955) is a Seychellois former boxer and a founding member of the Seychelles Olympians Association.

Pillay competed in the men's welterweight category at the 1980 Olympic Games. In the first round he defeated Ole Svendsen of Denmark on points (4 - 1), but suffered a knock-out in round two whilst fighting against Mehmet Bogujevci from Yugoslavia. Pillay was the flag bearer for Seychelles in the opening ceremony.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flagbearers for Seychelles . olympedia.org . 6 January 2024.