Roshan Nathanial - Founder & Head Coach, Tarneit Boxing Fitness
Roshan Nathanial (born 9 March 1982) is a former national boxing champion and internationally respected boxing coach originally from India, now proudly contributing his expertise to the Tarneit and greater Melbourne community. With over 25 years of experience in competitive boxing and athlete development, Roshan has played a pivotal role in shaping countless athletes — from beginners discovering the sport to fighters competing on the world stage.
Roshan’s coaching journey includes guiding boxers through 45+ national and international bouts, collaborating with major boxing authorities and top-tier professional teams across Australia, China, the Philippines, Russia, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Argentina, and Africa. His global exposure has refined his coaching philosophy, focusing on strong fundamentals, discipline, mental resilience, and long-term athlete development.
In 2018, Roshan was honoured with the Bharat Shri Award by the Government of India (Maharashtra) under the patronage of Hon. Minister Mr. Ramdas Athawale, recognising his exceptional dedication and contribution to the sport of boxing. The same year, he also received a prestigious World Boxing Council Award (Philippines) for outstanding performance.
Today, Roshan serves as the International Matchmaker & Technical Director for boxing at DJMC Events / Boxing UAE, a leading sports and event management organisation. In this role, he oversees all technical aspects of boxing events, matchmaking, and athlete coordination for internationally recognised shows held twice annually in Dubai.
One of the proudest milestones in Roshan’s career has been coaching and guiding top-level athletes such as:
- Urvashi Singh - World Champion
- Sachin Dekwal - Asia Continental Champion
- Sarjubala Devi - World Champion
- NT Kima - International Boxer Champion
His proven success at the global level now forms the foundation of Tarneit Boxing Fitness, where Roshan brings elite international standards to the local community. His mission is simple:
To help Tarneit develop confident, disciplined, and technically strong boxers — from kids and beginners to aspiring professionals.
Roshan Nathanial
Awards & Recognition
- Bharat Shri Award, Government of India (Maharashtra)
- World Boxing Council Award, Philippines (2018)