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Hearst makes comeback after two massive losses
Leicester Mercury
|September 17, 2025
CITY FIGHTER SUFFERED FIRST DEFEAT AND HIS TRAINER ALSO DIED
SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT Ryan Hearst makes his comeback this weekend after a gruelling 18 months out of the ring, writes David Wainwright.
The 26-year-old, of Eyres Monsell, will top the bill in his home city on Saturday on the Carl Greaves Promotions #TheTimeIsNow show at Mattioli Arena.
Hearst has not fought since losing his unbeaten record and his trainer and great friend Neil ‘Tommo’ Tomlinson.
He has also suffered injury and fitness issues which prevented him fighting earlier this year.
"It’s been a tough time for me," admitted Hearst, who faces Manchester’s Dan Booth in his comeback fight.
This story is from the September 17, 2025 edition of Leicester Mercury.
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