Michael Pillay
Seychellois boxer (born 1955)
- Born
- 10 November 1955
- Citizenship
- Seychelles
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
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 while fighting against Mehmet Bogujevci from Yugoslavia. Pillay was the flag bearer for Seychelles in the opening ceremony.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | 1980 |
External links
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