Kenneth “Kenny” Gould (born May 11, 1967) is an American retired boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He won the world title at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno, followed by a silver medal at the 1987 Pan American Games.
Key Highlights of Kenny Gould’s Career:
- 1988 Olympics: Represented the USA in Seoul, South Korea, earning a bronze medal in the welterweight (67 kg) class.
- Amateur Success: Won gold at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno and was a silver medalist at the 1987 Pan American Games.
- “Candyman” Nickname: Known for his quick hands and evasive “stick-and-move” style, he was referred to as “the candyman” by his 1988 Olympic teammates.
- Professional Career: Turned professional after the Olympics, finishing with a 26-2 record and winning a minor world title for the International Boxing Organization (IBO).
- Background: Born in Chicago and raised in Rockford, Illinois, he was trained by his father, Nathaniel Gould.
- Hall of Fame: Inducted into the Illinois Boxing Hall of Fame.