About Chris Kenny
Lived 1938 – 2016 (aged 77–78). Chris Kenny was a New Zealand boxer and boxing trainer.
Christopher Patrick Kenny (13 March 1937 – 2 February 2016) was an Irish-born New Zealand boxing coach. He coached New Zealand squads and teams to the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. He coached his son Michael Kenny to a gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
In the 2012 New Year Honours, Kenny was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to boxing.
Kenny died at his home in Tītahi Bay on 2 February 2016.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris Kenny?
New Zealand boxer and boxing coach (1938–2016)
When was Chris Kenny born?
Chris Kenny was born in 1938 in County Limerick.
When did Chris Kenny die?
Chris Kenny died on 2 February 2016 in Tītahi Bay.
What was Chris Kenny's occupation?
Chris Kenny was a boxer and boxing trainer.
What nationality was Chris Kenny?
Chris Kenny was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chris Kenny (boxing trainer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Kenny. https://biography.guide/chris-kenny-boxer/
MLA: "Chris Kenny." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-kenny-boxer/.
Chicago: "Chris Kenny." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-kenny-boxer/.
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