Best fights of Patrick Ford
Over 11 years as a professional, Patrick Ford has compiled a 19-4 (12) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Patrick Ford loses to Salvador Sánchez via majority decision
On September 13, 1980 Patrick Ford fought Salvador Sánchez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. Ford was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Sánchez was 21 with a record of 36-1-1. Ford was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Sánchez was on a 16-fight winning streak. Ford lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sánchez.
2. Patrick Ford loses to Eusebio Pedroza via KO
On February 14, 1981 Patrick Ford fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA featherweight title. Ford was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Pedroza was 24 with a record of 29-3. Ford was coming off a loss, while Pedroza was on a 15-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Ford via KO in the 13th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 13th round.
3. Patrick Ford KOs Nelson Cruz Tamariz
On May 20, 1980 Patrick Ford defended his WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title against Nelson Cruz Tamariz. Ford was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Tamariz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Ford stopped Nelson Cruz Tamariz via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Patrick Ford KOs Eddie Ndukwu
On August 1, 1980 Patrick Ford fought Eddie Ndukwu for the vacant Commonwealth featherweight title. Ford was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Ndukwu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Ford stopped Eddie Ndukwu via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Patrick Ford defeats Jose Enrique Solis
On May 20, 1979 Patrick Ford fought Jose Enrique Solis for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title. Ford was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Solis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Ford won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Patrick Ford defeats Terry Greene
On February 4, 1978 Patrick Ford fought Terry Greene for the vacant Guyanese featherweight title. Ford was 22 years old with a record of 5-0, and Greene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Ford won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Patrick Ford KOs Dennis Dalrymple
On March 9, 1986 Patrick Ford faced Dennis Dalrymple in a featherweight bout. Ford was 30 years old with a record of 17-4, and Dalrymple was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was coming off a win. Ford stopped Dennis Dalrymple via TKO in the 10th round.
8. Patrick Ford KOs Alejandro Garcia
On April 8, 1985 Patrick Ford faced Alejandro Garcia in a featherweight bout. Ford was 29 years old with a record of 16-4, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on a 4-fight losing streak. Ford stopped Alejandro Garcia via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Patrick Ford KOs Marcos Britton
On January 18, 1980 Patrick Ford faced Marcos Britton in a featherweight bout. Ford was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Britton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ford stopped Marcos Britton via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Patrick Ford KOs Cecil Fernandez
On October 19, 1979 Patrick Ford faced Cecil Fernandez in a featherweight bout. Ford was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Fernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ford was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ford stopped Cecil Fernandez via KO in the 10th round.