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Kevin Barry Sr.
Kevin Michael Barry Sr. ONZM MBE (14 March 1936 – 12 February 2011) was a New Zealand boxing coach.
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Barry in 2010 | |
| Born | Kevin Michael Barry 14 March 1936 New Zealand |
| Died | 12 February 2011 (aged 74) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Boxing coach |
| Relatives | Kevin Barry (son) Bryan Barry (son) Taylor Barry (grandson) |
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,[1] and an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2010 New Year Honours.[2] 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.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "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.