Kevin Barry, Sr.
| ONZM, MBE Kevin Barry, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kevin Michael Barry 1936 New Zealand |
| Died | February 12, 2011 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Occupation | Boxing Coach |
Kevin Michael Barry, Sr., ONZM, MBE (c. 1936 – 12 February 2011), was a New Zealand boxing coach.
He trained numerous New Zealand boxers and was for many years one of the country's top boxing coaches. He was appointed an MBE in 1995[1] and made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2009. 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.[2][3]
References
- ↑ London Gazette (supplement), No. 53894, 30 December 1994. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ↑ "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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