About Kevin Barry, Sr.
Lived 1936 – 2011 (aged 74). Kevin Barry, Sr. was a New Zealand boxer.
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.
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Who was Kevin Barry, Sr.?
New Zealand boxing trainer (1936-2011)
When was Kevin Barry, Sr. born?
Kevin Barry, Sr. was born on 14 March 1936 in New Zealand.
When did Kevin Barry, Sr. die?
Kevin Barry, Sr. died on 12 February 2011 in Christchurch.
What was Kevin Barry, Sr.'s occupation?
Kevin Barry, Sr. was a boxer.
What nationality was Kevin Barry, Sr.?
Kevin Barry, Sr. was New Zealand.
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