[2] Hearns attended American University where he graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.
[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.
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.