sport.wikisort.org - AthleteKevin Michael Joseph Barry (born 10 October 1959, in Christchurch) is a New Zealand former boxer, boxing trainer, manager and occasional commentator. He is the son of noted boxing trainer Kevin Barry Sr.
New Zealand boxer
Kevin Barry
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Birth name | Kevin Michael Joseph Barry |
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Nationality | New Zealander |
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Born | (1959-10-10) 10 October 1959 (age 62) Christchurch, New Zealand |
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Occupation | Boxing manager and coach |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Spouse(s) | Tanya Moss |
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Relatives | Kevin Barry Sr. (father) Taylor Barry (son) |
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Website | www.teambarryboxing.com |
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Amateur career
Kevin Barry's first international success was a bronze medal at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games in the Light Heavyweight division.[1][2]
Barry was the first boxer in 56 years to win a medal at the Olympic Games for New Zealand.
Olympic results
- Defeated Don Smith (Trinidad and Tobago) 5–0
- Defeated Jonathan Kiriisa (Uganda) 3–2
- Defeated Jean-Paul Nanga (Cameroon) 4–1
- Defeated Evander Holyfield (United States) DQ 2
- Lost to Anton Josipović (Yugoslavia)
Professional career
Barry became a professional coach in 1990. He remains active in boxing as a trainer and manager.
Training career
Barry remained involved in boxing and became a trainer. After New Zealand Heavyweight David Tua won bronze at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Barry helped persuade him to turn professional, managing Tua from 1992–2003 and acting as his trainer from 2001–3.
Under Barry's management Tua became a contender, unsuccessfully challenging heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in 2000. In addition Barry has a number of up and coming boxers under his guidance. He also trains prominent businessmen, Las Vegas club owners, and Wall Street businessmen.
Personal life
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Barry is married to former New Zealand Olympic gymnast Tanya Moss.[3] They have three children together (daughter Jordy, and twin sons Taylor and Mitchell). They reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A frequent commentator on New Zealand boxing broadcasts, and is a prominent member of the New Zealand boxing community, Barry has been active in nearly all facets of boxing – from Olympic athlete to trainer, manager, promoter and television commentator.
Notable boxers trained
References
1982 New Zealand Commonwealth Games team |
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Archery |
- Neroli Fairhall
- Ann Shurrock
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Athletics |
- Anne Audain
- Peter Dyer
- Karen Forbes
- Terry Genge
- Michael Gilchrist
- Don Greig
- Pamela Hendren
- Noeline Hodgins
- David Hookway
- Christine Hughes
- Glenda Hughes
- Terry Lomax
- Neil Lowsley
- Kieran McKee
- Lorraine Moller
- Mike O'Rourke
- Jenny Overall
- Gary Palmer
- Mike Parker
- Peter Renner
- Kim Robertson
- Mark Robinson
- Janine Robson
- Dianne Rodger
- Tony Rogers
- Kevin Ryan
- Tim Soper
- Robin Tait
- Kevin Taylor
- Roger Te Puni
- John Walker
- Stephen Walsh
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Badminton |
- Chris Bullen
- Robin Denton
- Phil Horne
- John Miles
- Graeme Robson
- Allison Sinton
- Toni Whittaker
- Steve Wilson
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Boxing |
- Kevin Barry
- Apelu Ioane
- Billy Meehan
- Steven Renwick
- Michael Sykes
- Peter Warren
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Cycling |
- Craig Adair
- Clem Captein
- Stephen Carton
- Stephen Cox
- Anthony Cuff
- Brian Fowler
- Mike McRedmond
- Graeme Miller
- Murray Steele
- Blair Stockwell
- Roger Sumich
- Jack Swart
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Diving |
- Kay Cummings
- Ann Fargher
- Mark Graham
- Gary Lamb
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Lawn bowls |
- Peter Belliss
- Rowan Brassey
- Ian Dickison
- Pearl Dymond
- Morgan Moffat
- Danny O'Connor
- Joyce Osborne
- Jim Scott
- Jennie Simpson
- Phil Skoglund
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Shooting |
- Robin Collins
- Graham Geater
- Leon Griebel
- Rex Hamilton
- John Hastie
- Paul McGowan
- Jack Scott
- John Whiteman
- Barrie Wickins
- John Woolley
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Swimming | |
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Weightlifting |
- Peter Back
- Michael Bernard
- John Callaghan
- Kevin Judson
- Allister Nalder
- Phillip Sue
- Terry Williams
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Wrestling |
- Tony Goodrick
- Graeme Hawkins
- Chris Maddock
- Ken Reinsfield
- Steve Reinsfield
- Nigel Sargent
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1984 New Zealand Olympic team |
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Archery |
- Neroli Fairhall
- Dale Lightfoot
- Ann Shurrock
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Athletics |
- Anne Audain
- Rod Dixon
- Derek Froude
- Lyn Grime
- Lorraine Moller
- Mary O'Connor
- Peter O'Donoghue
- Mike O'Rourke
- Peter Pearless
- Peter Renner
- Dianne Rodger
- Tony Rogers
- John Walker
- Steve Walsh
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Boxing | |
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Canoeing | |
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Cycling |
- Craig Adair
- Stephen Cox
- Anthony Cuff
- Brian Fowler
- Graeme Miller
- Murray Steele
- Roger Sumich
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Diving |
- Ann Sissons
- Mark Graham
- Gary Lamb
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Equestrian | |
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Fencing |
- Martin Brill
- David Cocker
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Field hockey |
- Jeff Archibald
- Christine Arthur
- Cathy Baker
- Husmukh Bhikha
- Robyn Blackman
- Chris Brown
- George Carnoutsos
- Mary Clinton
- Peter Daji
- Lesley Elliott
- Laurie Gallen
- Jane Goulding
- Stuart Grimshaw
- Shirley Haig
- Harina Kohere
- Trevor Laurence
- Sandra Mackie
- Maurice Marquet
- Jan Martin
- Jenny McDonald
- Sue McLeish
- Grant McLeod
- Brent Miskimmin
- Peter Miskimmin
- Lesley Murdoch
- Arthur Parkin
- Ramesh Patel
- Graham Sligo
- Jillian Smith
- Isobel Thomson
- Barbara Tilden
- Robin Wilson
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Judo |
- Shaun O'Leary
- Graeme Spinks
- Bill Vincent
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Rhythmic gymnastics | |
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Rowing | |
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Sailing | |
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Shooting |
- Tony Clarke
- Stephen Petterson
- John Woolley
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Swimming | |
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Synchronised swimming | |
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Weightlifting |
- Michael Bernard
- Kevin Blake
- Allister Nalder
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Wrestling |
- Zane Coleman
- Graeme Hawkins
- Ken Reinsfield
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Chef de Mission: Ron Scott |
Authority control  |
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General | |
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National libraries | |
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На других языках
- [en] Kevin Barry (boxer)
[fr] Kevin Barry
Kevin Barry est un boxeur néo-zélandais né le 10 octobre 1959 à Christchurch.
[ru] Бэрри, Кевин
Ке́вин Майкл Джо́зеф Бэ́рри (англ. Kevin Michael Joseph Barry; 10 октября 1959, Крайстчерч) — новозеландский боксёр, представитель полутяжёлой весовой категории. Выступал за сборную Новой Зеландии по боксу в первой половине 1980-х годов, серебряный призёр летних Олимпийских игр в Лос-Анджелесе, бронзовый призёр Игр Содружества наций в Брисбене, победитель и призёр турниров национального значения. Также известен как боксёрский тренер и менеджер, наставник таких боксёров как Дэвид Туа, Джозеф Паркер, Бейбут Шуменов и др.
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