Leroy Haley | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | Irish |
Rated at | super lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Hot Springs, Arkansas |
December 27, 1954
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 58 |
Wins | 49 |
Wins by KO | 15 |
Losses | 6 (1 KO) |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 0 |
Leroy "Irish" Haley (born 27 December 1954), is an American former Light Welterweight boxer.
Born in Garland County, AR, 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.