Kevin Ford (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)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 14-4 United States James "Bonecrusher" Smith TKO 9 26/06/1993 New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 14-3 United States Joe Hipp UD 10 03/04/1993 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 91-99, 92-99, 93-98.
Win 14-2 United States Keith "Sir Jabalot" McMurray TKO 7 27/02/1993 China Beijing, China Referee stopped the bout at 2:56 of the seventh round.
Win 13-2 United States Terry Verners TKO 1 11/07/1992 Nevada The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12-2 United States John "Big Red" Morton PTS 8 06/05/1992 California Bakersfield, California, United States
Loss 11-2 United States Joe Hipp UD 8 01/02/1992 Nevada Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 72-80, 72-79, 71-80.
Win 11-1 United States Lionel "The Train" Butler PTS 8 29/04/1991 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Win 10-1 United States John "Big Red" Morton PTS 6 28/02/1991 California San Diego, California, United States
Loss 9-1 United States Tony "The Tiger" Willis TKO 7 23/04/1990 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:50 of the seventh round.
Win 9-0 United States Sammy Speech KO 1 22/02/1990 Arizona Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Speech knocked out at 1:38 of the first round.
Win 8-0 United States Richard Cade KO 3 13/02/1990 California Long Beach, California, United States
Win 7-0 United States Jose "Denver" Herrera KO 2 08/12/1989 Utah Richfield, Utah, United States
Win 6-0 United States Steve Cortez KO 1 13/11/1989 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Win 5-0 United States Don Askew TKO 1 12/10/1989 Utah Richfield, Utah, United States
Win 4-0 United States Dion Burgess KO 2 29/06/1989 California Del Mar, California, United States
Win 3-0 United States Herman Pettigrew KO 1 05/06/1989 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Win 2-0 United States Craig "Ambassador" Murray DQ 1 15/05/1989 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Win 1-0 United States Rocky Pepeli KO 1 28/02/1989 California Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States

Notes

  1. ↑ James Smith
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