Ronald Hearns

Ronald Hearns (born 19 March 1978 in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns.

Ronald Hearns
Statistics
Real nameRonald Hearns
Nickname(s)The Chosen One
Weight(s)Light middleweight
NationalityAmerican
Born (1978-12-27) 27 December 1978
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins26
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Hearns fights at both the light middleweight and middleweight divisions.[1]

Background

Hearns began boxing as a teenager at Kronk and Butzel Gym’s in Detroit. However, his father, a former world champion had him barred from the gyms in order that he would concentrate on his education.[2]

Hearns attended American University where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. During his time at AU he played for the university basketball team, the Eagles.[2]

Following this his father became supportive of his boxing and Hearns Jr. gained a record of 10-0 (10 KO) during his brief amateur career and won the 2004 National Middleweight Championship Title.[2]

Professional career

Hearns turned professional in April 2004 at the Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. In his debut Hearns defeated unbeaten novice Alex Black with a first round knockout.[1] On March 28, 2009, in a televised bout, he was knocked out by Harry Joe Yorgey his first professional loss. He faced middleweight champion Felix Sturm February 19, 2011 and lost by KO in the 7th round. Pure mare.

References
  1. Boxrec. "Ronald Hearns". Boxrec Fighter Page. Archived from the original on 2012-10-07. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
  2. "Career". Official Ronald Hearns Website. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
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