Taylor Barry

Taylor Barry
Born Taylor Michael Barry
(1995-02-28) 28 February 1995
Auckland, New Zealand
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nationality New Zealand
Occupation Boxing coach
Years active 2014–present
Parents
Relatives Kevin Barry Sr. (grandfather)

Taylor Barry (born 28 February 1995, Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand boxing coach based in Las Vegas. Barry is the son of Olympic silver medalist and New Zealand boxing legend; trainer and manager Kevin Barry. Following in his father’s footsteps Barry has moved into the realm of professional boxing working alongside his father in the training and development of several world rated fighters including WBO world champion Joseph Parker.[1][2] Barry assisted his father with training Parker for his World Title fight in December 2016.[3]

Notable boxers trained

Personal life

Barry was born in New Zealand but was educated in America, attending Green Valley High School. He played American Football for his high school and for the Nevada Spartans.[4] He was comfortable playing either side of the ball, defensive end or tight end.[5] Barry's twin brother Mitchell, also played football.[6] Barry is very close to Joseph Parker as they consider each other as brothers.[7][8] Barry is the son of Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympian Tanya Moss.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Taylor Barry to continue the family's boxing tradition when Dad takes his last shot". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Away from the bright lights of Las Vegas, Team Barry keeps Joseph Parker on track". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Joseph Parker forced to adjust training routine to deal with Andy Ruiz's shorter challenge". TVNZ. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Michele Hewitson interview: Kevin Barry". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Boxing: Big fight taylor-made for Barry apprentice". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "'Professor of pugilism' Kevin Barry happy again". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Boxer Joseph Parker on 'keeping it real' and why he's doing it for his family". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "Boxing: It is the fight within the fight". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  9. ↑ "Tanya Moss-Barry rolls with the punches as boxing dominates former gymnast's life". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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