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Indonesian boxer
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Place of birth
Ambon
Age
58 years
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Biography
Nicholas ("Nico") Thomas (born 10 June 1966 in Ambon, Indonesia) was a professional boxer.
Background
Thomas is the 12th of 16 children of Julianus Thomas and Helena Thomas. Nico Thomas is father of 3 sons Devitho, Danitho and Marcellino, from his wife Farida Ade Yani-Thomas. He was trained by his late elder brother, Charles Thomas, a former Indonesian amateur national champion when Nico was only 5 years old.
Amateur career
- 1985: Silver medalist, SEA (South East Asia) Games, Bangkok
- 1986: Gold medalist, President's Cup IX, Jakarta.
Professional career
Thomas became the IBF Strawweight champion after defeating Thai Samuth Sithnaruepol in Jakarta, Indonesia on 17 June 1989. Thomas, known as the second man of Indonesia to win a world boxing title, lost his title in his first defence against Eric Chavez of the Philippines.
| Preceded by Samuth Sithnaruepol | IBF Minimumweight Champion 17 Jun 1989–21 Sep 1989 | Succeeded by Eric Chavez |
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