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Jamie Hearn: 'If I’m having fun in there, I won’t knock Smith out until his corner tells me to'
17 Mar 2010 11:19
By Jim Page
Former professional boxer, Jamie Hearn is one of the most fearsome MMA fighters I’ve ever met. At press conferences and on fight day, he exudes an aura of barely-restrained menace and potential explosive violence.
A vicious striker with refined knock out power, Hearn recently demonstrated some of his best work by smashing Essex fighter, Tam Khan with one punch – leaving him sleeping on the mat with a small river of blood pouring from his mouth.
‘The Wang’ now faces a very serious test as he steps up to heavyweight in order to face the incredibly powerful grappler, Ben Smith. This promises to be a fascinating clash of styles; Smith and his aggressive top game against Hearn’s destructive fists.
Is it alright to talk about your boxing and its transition to the cage?
I started boxing when I was 8. I fought for England when I was an amateur. I fought against Cyprus, Ireland… then I went pro. When I retired I think I was number 4 in England and I was rated number 15 as...
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