Leroy Haley
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.

Professional boxing record

Death
Haley passed away in November 2018.

See also
List of world light-welterweight boxing champions

References

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1952 births
2018 deaths
American male boxers
Boxers from Arkansas
People from Garland County, Arkansas
Light-welterweight boxers
World light-welterweight boxing champions
African-American boxers
American people of Irish descent
World Boxing Council champions