Ronald Hearns
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Ronald Hearns | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1978 orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 6 |
Ronald Hearns (born 19 March 1978) is an American
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
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 in Detroit. 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.
References
External links
- Boxing record for Ronald Hearns from BoxRec (registration required)