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