A farewell to boxing: Daniel Nader died after a hard fight

A farewell to boxing: Daniel Nader died after a hard fight

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Daniel Nader, the founder, president and sporting director of the Box Club in Vienna, died after a long fight against a serious illness. The 42-year-old leaves his wife and two children as well as a large gap in Austrian boxing, where he was considered an outstanding personality. The loss for his brother Marcos Nader, who was multifaceted with his brother as a successful boxer, is particularly painful.

Daniel Nader made a name for himself at a young age when he founded the Boxclub Bounce in Vienna Ottakring at the age of only 24. In a short time, he managed to expand the association to the largest boxing center in Austria, which is now over 1,000 active members. His passion for sport and commitment led to many Austrian boxers trained and competed under his guidance.

a trainer with great passion

Nader was not only a successful club trainer, but also a talented trainer who made a name for himself in top -class sport. He was the only Austrian who acquired the 3-star AIBA license that made it possible for him to look after athletes during the Olympic Games and World Championships. Among his protégés, five athletes won medals at European Championships, proof of their excellent teaching style. In retrospect, his brother Marcos, who is successful in the European Boxing Union (EBU) and the International Boxing Federation (IBF). Marcos was introduced to the world of boxing by Daniel at the age of seven and owes him his sport success.

Nader was also significantly involved in the successes of several boxing professionals. His other achievements include the care of the Austrian championship and the WBF Intercontinental title fights by Stefan Nikolic and Michaela Kotaskova, who were able to win world championship under his direction.

Bounce Fight Night: A highlight in boxing

2017 Nader initiated a significant series of competition, which is now the largest boxing event in Austria: the BOONCE FIGHT NIGHTS. Numerous international title fights were held in 14 successful events that were even broadcast live on Austrian television. The upcoming 15th Bounce Fight Night, which is planned for November 30th, will be all about memory of Nader and appreciate his services to boxing.

Daniel Nader was not only limited to the club area, but also assumed important responsibilities in various committees. He was an active member of the board of the Viennese and Austrian boxing association and brought his knowledge as a national coach and young coach. His commitment to sport was comprehensive; After all, he also worked as a state and federal officer for the Roof Sports Association ASSKÖ.

Finally, Nader fought against the incurable disease MSA until his death, a nerve disease that significantly impaired his life. Despite all the adversities, he showed tireless fighting spirit. With his relentless will, he impressed many and is remembered as an inspiring personality in the sporting area. His death leaves a painful gap in the boxing community, and his team and the boxing family mourn for the loss of a great trainer and friend. Our thoughts are with his family and relatives who need support in this difficult time. You can find more information about the work of Daniel Nader here .