Taylor Barry
Born
Taylor Michael Barry

(1995-02-28) 28 February 1995
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationBoxing coach
Years active2014–present
Parents
RelativesKevin Barry Sr. (grandfather)

Taylor Barry (born 28 February 1995, Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand boxing trainer based in Las Vegas. Barry is the son of Olympic silver medalist and New Zealand boxing legend; trainer and manager Kevin Barry. Taylor has moved into the realm of coaching professional fighters including WBO world champion Joseph Parker.[1][2] Barry helped Joseph Parker in his World Title fight in December 2016.[3]

Notable boxers trained

Personal life

Barry was born in New Zealand but was educated in America. 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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