Nick Durandt Explained

Nick Durandt (December 26, 1963 – April 21, 2017) was a South African boxing trainer and manager.[1]

During his career, Durandt produced 95 South African champions in all 17 weight divisions, 38 world champions and 27 International champions through the WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO, WBF and IBO organizations.[2] [3] He was the son of Clifford Michael Durandt (16 April 1940 – 3 October 2002), a South African footballer who played in the English First Division for Wolverhampton Wanderers.[4]

Durandt trained numerous fighters to world titles status, including Thulani "Sugarboy" Malinga, three times South African and three times world champion, Phillip Ndou, Cassius Baloyi, Silence Mabuza, Isaac Hlatshwayo, Jacob Mofokeng, Jeffrey Mathebula, Malcolm Klassen, Siphiwe Nonqayi, Hawk Makepula, Zolani Tete, and Moruti Mthalane.[2] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Durandt. BoxRec.com. 23 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Jackson. Ron. Nick Durandt dies in motorcycle crash. Supersport.com. 23 April 2017.
  3. News: Staff Reporter. Renowned boxing coach Nick Durandt dies at 53. 23 April 2017. Mail&Guardian newspaper. 21 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Jackson. Ron. Nick Durandt the producer of champions. Supersport.com. 23 April 2017.
  5. News: Staff Reporter. Tributes pour in for boxing legend Nick Durandt. 23 April 2017. ENCA.com. 22 April 2017.