Western Wayne grad Olivia Ford posts the 20th win of her boxing career
After dealing with a little bit of adversity in and out of the ring recently, Olivia Ford bounced back in fine fashion to win her 20th amateur bout.
MADISON TWP. — Local boxer Olivia Ford hit a little bit of a rough patch early this year, suffering back-to-back losses on cards in Colorado and Texas. Not surprisingly though, that downturn didn’t last very long.
A 2025 graduate of Western Wayne High School who now attends Marywood University, Ford traveled to Connecticut this past weekend to compete in the Whale City Invitational tournament. This year’s edition of the event took place at the New London Community Recreation Center and attracted fighters from all over the country. There, Ford powered her way to an impressive victory over a highly-regarded opponent from Quincy (MA).
More: McFadden will be inducted into Masters Boxing Hall of Fame Also by Kevin Edwards: Western Wayne graduate Olivia Ford wins her eighth national boxing belt in Las Vegas “I did have some nerves going in,” Ford admitted. “But, even though I’ve taken some lumps recently in the Elite Division, I’m resilient. I definitely think I came back stronger and harder.
” Next up for Ford is a trip to King of Prussia where she’ll participate in the Battle at Valley Forge. Action gets underway April 28 and runs through May 1. Chasing her dreams Olivia Ford began her boxing career a little over four years ago.
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