Occupation Boxing coach | Relatives Kevin Barry (son) | |
Full Name Kevin Michael Barry Born 14 March 1936 ( 1936-03-14 ) New Zealand Died 12 February 2011, Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
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 for many years one of the country's top boxing coaches. He was appointed an MBE in 1995 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.
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