Kevin Ford (boxer)

Kevin Ford (born August 3, 1962) is an American former heavyweight professional boxer.

Amateur career

Ford is a native of Sacramento, California, graduating from Rio Linda High School, but he moved to Houston in 1987 to further his boxing career.[1] He had a stellar amateur career, becoming the 1988 National Golden Gloves super heavyweight champion. Prior to the win, he lost to Riddick Bowe in 1988 Olympic 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.[2]

References

Swesey, Ben (June 12, 1988). "Ford getting plenty of work". The Sacramento Bee. p. 27. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
"James Smith". Archived from the original on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2013-12-14.

External links

Boxing record for Kevin Ford from BoxRec (registration required)

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[1] Swesey, Ben (June 12, 1988). "Ford getting plenty of work". The Sacramento Bee. p. 27. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

[2] "James Smith". Archived from the original on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2013-12-14.