Chris Kenny (boxing trainer)

Christopher Patrick Kenny ONZM (13 March 1937 – 2 February 2016) was an Irish-born New Zealand boxing coach. He coached New Zealand squads and teams to the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. He coached his son Michael Kenny to a gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.[1][2]

In the 2012 New Year Honours, Kenny was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to boxing.[3][4]

Kenny died at his home in Titahi Bay on 2 February 2016.[2]

References
  1. "Porirua boxing mentor, coach and battler Chris Kenny dies peacefully". stuff.co.nz. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  2. "Death Notice: Christopher Patrick Kenny". The Dominion Post. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  3. "Coaching is where Kenny made his mark". stuff.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  4. "New Year honours list 2012". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2018.


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