American boxer
Kevin Ford (born August 3, 1962 in Long Beach, CA ), is a former heavyweight professional boxer .
Amateur [ ]
Ford had a stellar amateur career, becoming the 1989 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion . Prior to the win, he lost to Riddick Bowe in 1988 Olympic Games Trials.
Professional career [ ]
Ford turned pro in 1989 and was undefeated in his first 9 bouts before losing to Tony Willis by TKO in 1990. He then lost a decision to Joe Hipp in 1992 and again in 1993. He retired later that year after a TKO loss to James Smith .[1]
Professional boxing record [ ]
14 Wins (10 knockouts, 4 decisions), 4 Losses (2 knockouts, 2 decisions)[1]
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Loss
14-4
James Smith
TKO
9
26/06/1993
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Loss
14-3
Joe Hipp
UD
10
03/04/1993
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
91-99, 92-99, 93-98.
Win
14-2
Keith McMurray
TKO
7
27/02/1993
Beijing , China
Referee stopped the bout at 2:56 of the seventh round.
Win
13-2
Terry Verners
TKO
1
11/07/1992
The Aladdin , Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
12-2
John Morton
PTS
8
06/05/1992
Bakersfield, California , United States
Loss
11-2
Joe Hipp
UD
8
01/02/1992
Caesars Palace , Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
72-80, 72-79, 71-80.
Win
11-1
Lionel Butler
PTS
8
29/04/1991
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
Win
10-1
John Morton
PTS
6
28/02/1991
San Diego, California , United States
Loss
9-1
Tony Willis
TKO
7
23/04/1990
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
Referee stopped the bout at 2:50 of the seventh round.
Win
9-0
Sammy Speech
KO
1
22/02/1990
Civic Plaza , Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Speech knocked out at 1:38 of the first round.
Win
8-0
Richard Cade
KO
3
13/02/1990
Long Beach, California , United States
Win
7-0
Jose Herrera
KO
2
08/12/1989
Richfield, Utah , United States
Win
6-0
Steve Cortez
KO
1
13/11/1989
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
Win
5-0
Don Askew
TKO
1
12/10/1989
Richfield, Utah , United States
Win
4-0
Dion Burgess
KO
2
29/06/1989
Del Mar, California , United States
Win
3-0
Herman Pettigrew
KO
1
05/06/1989
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
Win
2-0
Craig Murray
DQ
1
15/05/1989
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
Win
1-0
Rocky Pepeli
KO
1
28/02/1989
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , United States
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