| Kevin Barry Sr.ONZM MBE | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Barry in 2010 | |
| Born | Kevin Michael Barry (1936-03-14)14 March 1936 New Zealand |
| Died | 12 February 2011(2011-02-12) (aged 74) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Boxing coach |
| Relatives | Kevin Barry (son) Bryan Barry (son) Taylor Barry (grandson) |
Kevin Michael Barry Sr. ONZM MBE (14 March 1936 – 12 February 2011) was a New Zealand boxing coach.
He trained numerous New Zealand boxers and was one of the country's top boxing coaches for many years. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1995 New Year Honours, and an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2010 New Year Honours. He coached his son Kevin Jr. to a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.
Barry died in Christchurch on 12 February 2011 after a long illness, aged 74.
References
- "No. 53894". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 31 December 1994. p. 34.
- "New Year honours list 2010". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Boxing: Noted boxing coach Kevin Barry dead". The New Zealand Herald. NZPA. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- "Kevin Barry Senior dies". Television New Zealand. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
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