Real name Ronald Hearns Stance orthodox Parents Thomas Hearns Nationality American Role Boxer | Name Ronald Hearns Nickname(s) The Chosen One Martial art Boxing Uncles Billy Hearns | |
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Grandparents John Hearns, Lois Hearns Total fights 29 Wins 26 Wins by KO 20 Losses 6 Similar Thomas Hearns, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Emanuel Steward | ||
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Ronald Hearns (born 19 March 1978 in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns.
Contents
- Boxing with ronald hearns
- Erislandy lara vs ronald hearns full fight
- Background
- Professional career
- References
Hearns fights at both the light middleweight and middleweight divisions.
Erislandy lara vs ronald hearns full fight
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.