Leroy Haley
Leroy "Irish" Haley Jr. (December 27, 1952 – November 1, 2018)[1] was an American light welterweight boxer.
| Leroy Haley | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Leroy Haley Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Irish |
| Weight class | Light welterweight |
| Weight(s) | 139 1⁄2 lb (63 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 27, 1952[1] Garland County, Arkansas, U.S.[2] |
| Died | November 1, 2018 (aged 65)[1] St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 58 |
| Wins | 49 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 6 (1 KO) |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life
Born in Garland County, Arkansas,[2] he was the fourth child of Leroy Haley Sr. and Bobbie Wallace-Haley.[1] Haley moved to Las Vegas,[2] where in 1971 he graduated from Rancho High School.[1]
Professional career
Haley turned professional in 1973 and captured the WBC light welterweight title with a split decision win over Saoul Mamby in 1982. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Bruce Curry by decision the following year. He lost a split decision in a rematch later that year. He retired in 1985 after two consecutive losses, including a loss to champion Billy Costello.[2][3]
References
- "Leroy Haley Jr". Serenity Funeral Home. November 16, 2018.
- "The End Of The Leroy Haley Era". InsideSTL.com. December 24, 2015.
- "Leroy Haley". BoxRec.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
External links
- Boxing record for Leroy Haley from BoxRec
- Saoul Mamby vs Leroy Haley I: 1982-06-26, Front Row Theatre, Highland Heights, Ohio on YouTube
- Leroy Haley Vs Saoul Mamby 1 Rd 15 & Postfight on YouTube
- Billy Costello vs. Leroy Haley
- "'Irish' Leroy Haley". UPI. October 20, 1982.
- "You Bet Don't Pick a Fight with This Dealer". St Louis Post-Dispatch. September 11, 1997.
| Preceded by Saoul Mamby |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion June 26, 1982 – May 18, 1983 |
Succeeded by Bruce Curry |
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