| Ronald Hearns | |
| Nickname: | The Chosen One |
| Weight: | Light middleweight |
| Nationality: | American |
| Birth Date: | 27 December 1978 |
| Birth Place: | Southfield, Michigan, United States |
| Style: | orthodox |
| Total: | 29 |
| Wins: | 26 |
| Ko: | 20 |
| Losses: | 6 |
Ronald Hearns (born 19 March 1978) is an American professional boxer and the son of Thomas Hearns.
Hearns fights at both the light middleweight and middleweight divisions.[1]
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 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.