Nico Thomas
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| Nico Thomas | |
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| Real name | Nicholas Thomas |
| Rated at | Mini flyweight |
| Nationality |  Indonesian |
| Born | June 10, 1966 Ambon, Indonesia (Resides in Tangerang Regency |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 58 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 23 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
Nicholas ("Nico") Thomas (born 10 June 1966 in Ambon, Indonesia) is a professional boxer.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Amateur career
- 1985: Silver medalist, SEA (South East Asia) Games, Bangkok
- 1986: Gold medalist, President's Cup IX, Jakarta.
[edit] 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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