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American boxer (born 1962)
Kevin Ford (born August 3, 1962) is an American former heavyweight professional boxer.
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
[edit]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
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| 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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 James Smith
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TKO
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9
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26/06/1993
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 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
|
|
| Loss
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14-3
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Joe Hipp
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UD
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10
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03/04/1993
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 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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14-2
|
Keith McMurray
|
TKO
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7
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27/02/1993
|
 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
|
Terry Verners
|
TKO
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1
|
11/07/1992
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The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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12-2
|
John Morton
|
PTS
|
8
|
06/05/1992
|
 Bakersfield, California, U.S.
|
|
| Loss
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11-2
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Joe Hipp
|
UD
|
8
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01/02/1992
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Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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11-1
|
Lionel Butler
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PTS
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8
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29/04/1991
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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10-1
|
John Morton
|
PTS
|
6
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28/02/1991
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San Diego, California, U.S.
|
|
| Loss
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9-1
|
Tony Willis
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TKO
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7
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23/04/1990
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
|
Referee stopped the bout at 2:50 of the seventh round.
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| Win
|
9-0
|
Sammy Speech
|
KO
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1
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22/02/1990
|
 Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
|
Speech knocked out at 1:38 of the first round.
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| Win
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8-0
|
Richard Cade
|
KO
|
3
|
13/02/1990
|
Long Beach, California, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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7-0
|
Jose Herrera
|
KO
|
2
|
08/12/1989
|
 Richfield, Utah, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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6-0
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Steve Cortez
|
KO
|
1
|
13/11/1989
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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5-0
|
Don Askew
|
TKO
|
1
|
12/10/1989
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Richfield, Utah, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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4-0
|
Dion Burgess
|
KO
|
2
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29/06/1989
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Del Mar, California, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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3-0
|
Herman Pettigrew
|
KO
|
1
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05/06/1989
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
|
|
| Win
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2-0
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Craig Murray
|
DQ
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1
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15/05/1989
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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|
| Win
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1-0
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Rocky Pepeli
|
KO
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1
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28/02/1989
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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