Kevin Barry

January 5, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

Kevin Barry
Full Name Kevin Barry
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Oct 10, 1959(1959-10-10)
Age 65
Birthplace Christchurch
Country New Zealand
Birth City Christchurch
Horoscope Capricorn

Kevin Barry Biography

Name Kevin Barry
Birthday Oct 10
Birth Year 1959
Place Of Birth Christchurch
Home Town Christchurch
Birth Country New Zealand
Birth Sign Capricorn
Parents Kevin Barry Sr.
Siblings Kathleen Barry Moloney
Spouse Tanya Moss
Children(s) Taylor Barry, Jordy Barry, Mitchell Barry

Kevin Barry is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on October 10, 1959 in Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand. Kevin 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.

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.

Barry is married to former New Zealand Olympic gymnast Tanya Moss. They have three children together, (Daughter: Jordy, and twin sons Taylor and Mitchell). They reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has also been a frequent commentator on New Zealand boxing broadcasts, and is a prominent member of the New Zealand boxing community. He has been active in nearly all facets of boxing – from Olympic athlete to trainer, manager, promoter and television commentator.

Kevin Barry managed boxer David Tua from 1992 to 2003, and also trained him from 2001. In 2003, Barry and financial manager Martin Pugh parted with Tua resulting in a law suit.

Kevin Barry Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

Kevin Barry is one of the richest Boxer from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kevin Barry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kevin Barry’s first international success was a bronze medal at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games in the Light Heavyweight division.

Barry became a professional coach in 1990. He remains active in boxing as a trainer and manager.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kevin Barry Dating?

According to our records, Kevin Barry married to Tanya Moss. As of December 1, 2023, Kevin Barry’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Kevin Barry celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.

Why was Kevin Barry hanged?

He was hanged at Mountjoy Jail in Dublin, after being found guilty of the murder of a British soldier during a failed attempt by the IRA to seize weapons from the soldier’s unit on that Dublin street on 20 September.

Where was Kevin Barry born?

Dublin, Ireland

When was Kevin Barry written?

The ballad, Kevin Barry, was written shortly after his execution on Nov 1, 1920 , by an unknown author and it spread like wildfire.

What happened at Kilmichael?

The largest ambush of the War of Independence took place near the village of Kilmichael between Dunmanway and Macroom in West Cork, on 28 November 1920. Thirty-six local Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteers killed 17 members of the Royal Irish Constabulary’s Auxiliary Division.

When did Kevin Barry join the IRA?

On the morning of 20 September 1920 , Barry went to Mass, then joined a party of IRA volunteers on Bolton Street in Dublin.

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