| Ronald Hearns | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ronald Hearns |
| Nickname(s) | The Chosen One |
| Rated at | Light middleweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 27 December 1978 Southfield, Michigan, United States |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ronald Hearns (born 19 March 1978 in Detroit, Michigan, United States) is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas "Hitman" Hearns.
Hearns fights at light middleweight.[1]
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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]
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 19th 2011 and lost by KO in the 7th round.
| 26 Wins (20 knockouts, 6 decisions), 2 Losses, 0 Draws, 0 No Contests[3] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponnent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| N/A | 26–2 | Erislandy Lara | - | ? (10) | 2012-02-11 | MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 26–2 | Felix Sturm | TKO | 7 (12), 0:48 | 2011-02-19 | Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | WBA Super World Middleweight World title on the line. |