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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	(1952-12-27)December 27, 1952[1] Garland County, Arkansas, U.S.[2]
Died	November 1, 2018(2018-11-01) (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

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

External links

• Boxing record for Leroy Haley from BoxRec (registration required)
• 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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