Thomas Americo
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Not to be confused with Américo Tomás.
Thomas Americo (December 24, 1958 – September 7, 1999) was an East Timorese professional boxer. Americo won the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation's Super Lightweight title in only his second recorded professional fight, and in only his third fight, he became the first Indonesian (at the time, East Timor had not gained independence from Indonesia) fighter to challenge for a world title, when he fought World Boxing Council Super Lightweight (Junior Welterweight) champion of the world, Saoul Mamby. In becoming the first Indonesian to fight for a world title, Americo became also the first boxer from East Timor to do so.[1]
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Thomas Americo | |
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Born | (1958-12-24)December 24, 1958 |
Died | November 7, 1999(1999-11-07) (aged 40) |
Occupation | Boxer |
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