Nick Durandt has died
South Africa's iconic boxing trainer was involved in a vehicle collision this afternoon.
SOUTH AFRICA’s most celebrated boxing trainer has died today. Nick Durandt, 53, was on a motorcycle trip in the Free State when he was involved in an accident near Clarens.
It is being reported that an avid biker, Durandt, collided with a vehicle on the road between Bethlehem and Clarens Friday afternoon.
Damien Durandt, is said to have been with his father when the former trainer died in a Bethlehem hospital.
As the news is filtering out of Durandt’s death, messages of sadness this evening are pouring through on twitter.
BREAKING! #SABCNews has just been informed of the passing of LEGENDARY Boxing Trainer Nick Durandt. Durandt was killed in a biking accident pic.twitter.com/0QvlF0Nko0
— Ngcweti Thabiso Sithole (@ThabisoSithole) April 21, 2017
I've known Nick Durandt personally for many years and box in his gym. He was a truly special character who spoke his heart. I will miss him.
— Mandy Wiener (@MandyWiener) April 21, 2017
RIP NICK DURANDT… BOXING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME IN S.A
— Isa Seven7 (@Khomanani_Khosa) April 21, 2017
boxing fratenity has suffered a great loss may you rest in peace master trainer Nick Durandt.✊✊✊✊✊
— Glorified butcher (@KhanzMcDrops) April 21, 2017
Durandt left boxing in May last year after a stellar career in the sport. He trained 38 world champion prize fighters over 29 years.
