Kenneth Gould
Encyclopedia
Kenneth Gould (born May 11, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois
) was an American boxer
, who won the welterweight bronze medal
at the 1988 Summer Olympics
. Two years earlier he already won the world title at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
in Reno
, followed by a silver medal at the 1987 Pan American Games
.
, who beat Gould by decision, and later went on to KO'd by Félix Trinidad
.
Gould went on to win the fringe IBO world title, but was force to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a mid-sized city located on both banks of the Rock River in far northern Illinois. Often referred to as "The Forest City", Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. As reported in the 2010 U.S. census, the city was home to 152,871 people, the third most populated...
) was an American boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
, who won the welterweight bronze medal
Olympic medalists in boxing
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at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
. Two years earlier he already won the world title at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Reno, United States from May 8 to 18. The fourth edition of this competition, held two years before the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, was organised by the world governing body for amateur boxing AIBA.- Medal winners :1 Luis...
in Reno
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
, followed by a silver medal at the 1987 Pan American Games
Boxing at the 1987 Pan American Games
The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1987 Pan American Games was held in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, United States from August 8 to August 23.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:*...
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1988 Olympic Games
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(Tanzania) 4-1 - Defeated Alfred AnkamahAlfred AnkamahAlfred Addo Ankamah is a Ghanaian professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.-Amateur career:...
(Ghana) 5-0 - Defeated Maselino MasoeMaselino MasoeMaselino Francis Masoe is a Samoan boxer, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.- Amateur Highlights :...
(Samoa) 5-0 - Defeated Joni NymanJoni NymanJoni Nyman is a retired boxer from Finland, who won a Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
(Finland) 5-0 - Lost to Laurent BoudouaniLaurent BoudouaniLaurent Boudouani is retired professional boxer. He is a former WBA world light middleweight champion and a welterweight silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(France) 1-4
Pro career
Gould began his professional career that same year and retired in 1993 with a career record of 26-2-0. He fought limited opposition throughout his career, and was unable to compete at the higher levels of the pro ranks. His most notable foe was journeyman Roger TurnerRoger Turner
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, who beat Gould by decision, and later went on to KO'd by Félix Trinidad
Félix Trinidad
Félix 'Tito' Trinidad, Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional boxer, considered one of the best in Puerto Rico's history. After winning five National Amateur Championships in Puerto Rico, he debuted as a professional when he was 17. He won his first world championship when he defeated Maurice Blocker...
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Gould went on to win the fringe IBO world title, but was force to retire due to a shoulder injury.