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]

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	James Smith	TKO	9	26/06/1993	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss	14-3	Joe Hipp	UD	10	03/04/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win	12-2	John Morton	PTS	8	06/05/1992	Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Loss	11-2	Joe Hipp	UD	8	01/02/1992	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win	11-1	Lionel Butler	PTS	8	29/04/1991	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Win	10-1	John Morton	PTS	6	28/02/1991	San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss	9-1	Tony Willis	TKO	7	23/04/1990	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.	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, U.S.	Speech knocked out at 1:38 of the first round.
Win	8-0	Richard Cade	KO	3	13/02/1990	Long Beach, California, U.S.
Win	7-0	Jose Herrera	KO	2	08/12/1989	Richfield, Utah, U.S.
Win	6-0	Steve Cortez	KO	1	13/11/1989	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Win	5-0	Don Askew	TKO	1	12/10/1989	Richfield, Utah, U.S.
Win	4-0	Dion Burgess	KO	2	29/06/1989	Del Mar, California, U.S.
Win	3-0	Herman Pettigrew	KO	1	05/06/1989	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Win	2-0	Craig Murray	DQ	1	15/05/1989	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
Win	1-0	Rocky Pepeli	KO	1	28/02/1989	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.