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