Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:http://forum.boxrec.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=84842 
Couldn't agree more Stu. Why did he take so long, I thought I read somewhere he was a promising College Basketball player but didn't make it so turned to Boxing, but not 100% sure.
From his site:
"Ronald Hearns has always had an interest in the “Sweet Science”. As a young man, growing up in the Metro Detroit area, his famous father, Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, had goals for him. First and foremost, an education where Ronald would earn a degree. Tommy’s other vision was to persuade him to participate in additional sports besides boxing. Ronald tried different sports but his true passion was always to strive to become a successful boxer one day.
As a teenager, he tried to work out at Kronk and Butzel Gym’s in Detroit, MI. Eventually, the elder Hearns would come to learn of his son training, and have him locked out of the different boxing gyms in Detroit.
Ronald went on to have an impressive basketball career at American University. He was the on court floor general, as he played point guard for the Eagles. While at American University, he proudly earned a Criminal Justice degree.
After graduating, Ronald still wanted to pursue his dream of a career in boxing. Looking to have his dad’s blessing, Ronald discussed the subject with his famous father.
Tommy was very supportive of his son and allowed him to pursue his career in the ring. So at age 23, Ronald Hearns turned his sights back to boxing. He worked on picking up his skills and techniques at a quick pace. His amateur career was brief but successful, posting a 9-1 amateur record. Ronald’s biggest accomplishment came with a 2004 National Middleweight Championship Title.
On April 2, 2004, Ronald turned pro and has set his goals high. The “Motor City Cobra” prides himself on continually training hard, so he can achieve his ultimate goal of winning a middleweight title."
I think he has a good chance at winning at title at Light Middleweight.
