About Nico Thomas
Born 1966. Nico Thomas is an Indonesian boxer.
Nicholas "Nico" Thomas (born 10 June 1966) was an Indonesian 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, after Ellyas Pical, lost his title in his first defence against Eric Chavez of the Philippines. He also faced Andy Tabanas, among others.
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Who is Nico Thomas?
Indonesian boxer
When was Nico Thomas born?
Nico Thomas was born on 10 June 1966 in Ambon.
What is Nico Thomas's occupation?
Nico Thomas is a boxer.
What nationality is Nico Thomas?
Nico Thomas is Indonesian.
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