Reggie Ford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Reginald "Reggie"•Ford |
| Used name | Reggie•Ford |
| Born | 11 June 1953 in Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica (GUY) |
| Died | 2 February 2021 |
| Measurements | 160 cm / 66 kg |
| NOC |  Guyana |
Biography
Reggie Ford boxed at the 1972 München Olympics. He was a bronze medalist at the 1971 Pan American Games and the 1974 Central American and Caribbean Games. Ford turned professional in 1977, fighting as a pro through 1984, finishing with a career record of 10 wins, 15 losses, and 1 draw. He fought for the Commonwealth title in 1978 against Ayub Kalule but lost by knock-out in the fifth round. Ford eventually moved to the United States where he opened a training camp at the world-renowned Gleasons Gym.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Boxing | GUY |
Reggie Ford | |||
| Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =17 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1971 Cali BOX bronze: light-welterweight -63.5 kg)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games (0–0–1 1974 Santo Domingo BOX bronze: light-welterweight -63.5 kg)