About Leroy Haley
Lived 1954 – 2018 (aged 63). Leroy Haley was an American boxer.
Leroy "Irish" Haley Jr. (December 27, 1952 – November 1, 2018) was an American light welterweight boxer.
Early life Born in Garland County, Arkansas, he was the fourth child of Leroy Haley Sr. and Bobbie Wallace-Haley. Haley moved to Las Vegas, where in 1971 he graduated from Rancho High School.
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.
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Death Haley died in November 2018.
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Who was Leroy Haley?
American boxer
When was Leroy Haley born?
Leroy Haley was born on 27 December 1954 in Garland.
When did Leroy Haley die?
Leroy Haley died on 1 November 2018 in St. Louis.
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Leroy Haley was a boxer.
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Leroy Haley was American.
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