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Leroy Haley

{{Short description|American boxer (1952–2018)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2019}}

{{Infobox boxer

|name=Leroy Haley

|image=

|image_size=

|caption=

|realname=

|nickname=Irish

|weight=Light welterweight

|height=5 ft 4+1/2 in

|reach=69 in

|birth_date={{Birth date|1952|12|27|mf=y}}

|birth_place=Garland County, Arkansas, U.S.

|death_date={{Death date and age|2018|11|01|1952|12|27|mf=y}}

|death_place=St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

|style=Orthodox

|total=57

|wins=48

|KO=15

|losses=6

|draws=2

|no contests=1

}}

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.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1983/01/08/sports/haley-to-defend.html|title=Haley to Defend|work=The New York Times|date=January 8, 1983 |access-date=2023-04-01}} He defended the belt twice before losing it to Bruce Curry by decision the following year.{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/10/06/WBC-super-lightweight-champion-Bruce-Curry-will-make-his/5421434260800/|title=WBC super lightweight champion Bruce Curry will make his...|publisher=United Press International|access-date=2023-04-01}} 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

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|draws=2

|nc=1

|ko-wins=15

|ko-losses=1

|dec-wins=33

|dec-losses=5

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{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

57

|{{no2}}Loss

|48–6–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Ricky Young

|UD

|10 (10)

|1985-12-06

|align=left|{{small|Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|

56

|{{no2}}Loss

|48–5–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Billy Costello

|UD

|12 (12)

|1985-02-16

|align=left|{{small|Midtown Neighborhood Center, Kingston, New York, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBC super lightweight title}}

55

|{{yes2}}Win

|48–4–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Chuck Peralta

|UD

|10 (10)

|1984-07-18

|align=left|{{small|Riviera Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

54

|{{no2}}Loss

|47–4–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Bruce Curry

|SD

|12 (12)

|1983-10-19

|align=left|{{small|Showboat Hotel and Casino Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBC super lightweight title}}

53

|{{no2}}Loss

|47–3–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Bruce Curry

|UD

|12 (12)

|1983-05-18

|align=left|{{small|Dunes Hotel & Casino Outdoor Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Lost WBC super lightweight title}}

52

|{{yes2}}Win

|47–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Saoul Mamby

|UD

|12 (12)

|1983-02-13

|align=left|{{small|Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC super lightweight title}}

51

|{{yes2}}Win

|46–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Juan Jose Gimenez

|UD

|15 (15)

|1982-10-20

|align=left|{{small|Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Retained WBC super lightweight title}}

50

|{{yes2}}Win

|45–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Saoul Mamby

|SD

|15 (15)

|1982-06-26

|align=left|{{small|Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Won WBC super lightweight title}}

49

|{{yes2}}Win

|44–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Robert Bo Moody

|TKO

|3 (10)

|1981-11-14

|align=left|{{small|Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}

|align=left|

48

|{{yes2}}Win

|43–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Willie Rodriguez

|UD

|12 (12)

|1981-04-11

|align=left|{{small|Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|Won NABF super lightweight title}}

47

|{{yes2}}Win

|42–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Jaime Nava

|TKO

|6 (10)

|1981-01-14

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

46

|{{yes2}}Win

|41–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Rocky Ramon

|UD

|12 (12)

|1980-10-15

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

45

|{{yes2}}Win

|40–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|German Cuello

|UD

|12 (12)

|1979-12-05

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

44

|{{yes2}}Win

|39–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Modesto Concepcion

|TKO

|10 (10)

|1979-09-13

|align=left|{{small|Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}}

|align=left|

43

|{{yes2}}Win

|38–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Hector Julio Rivera

|UD

|10 (10)

|1979-08-02

|align=left|{{small|Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}}

|align=left|

42

|{{yes2}}Win

|37–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Javier Ayala

|UD

|10 (10)

|1979-06-27

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

41

|{{draw}}Draw

|36–2–2 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Modesto Concepcion

|TD

|4 (10)

|1979-06-15

|align=left|{{small|Sahara Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

40

|{{no2}}Loss

|36–2–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Willie Rodriguez

|TKO

|12 (12)

|1979-02-02

|align=left|{{small|Rockne Hall, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|For NABF super lightweight title}}

39

|{{yes2}}Win

|36–1–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|German Cuello

|KO

|10 (12)

|1978-11-01

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

38

|{{yes2}}Win

|35–1–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Tony Martinez

|KO

|3 (10)

|1978-08-09

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

37

|style=background:#DDD|NC

|34–1–1 {{small|(1)}}

|align=left|Jorge Morales

|NC

|9 (10)

|1978-05-17

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

36

|{{yes2}}Win

|34–1–1

|align=left|Augustin Estrada

|PTS

|10 (10)

|1978-03-08

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

35

|{{yes2}}Win

|33–1–1

|align=left|Hector Julio Rivera

|TKO

|8 (10)

|1978-01-04

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

34

|{{yes2}}Win

|32–1–1

|align=left|David Bernal

|UD

|10 (10)

|1977-11-02

|align=left|{{small|Marina Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

33

|{{yes2}}Win

|31–1–1

|align=left|Victor Hernandez

|UD

|10 (10)

|1977-10-19

|align=left|{{small|Marina Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

32

|{{yes2}}Win

|30–1–1

|align=left|Leonardo Bermudez

|UD

|12 (12)

|1977-05-04

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

31

|{{draw}}Draw

|29–1–1

|align=left|Leonardo Bermudez

|SD

|10 (10)

|1977-04-06

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

30

|{{yes2}}Win

|29–1

|align=left|Augustin Estrada

|UD

|10 (10)

|1977-02-02

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

29

|{{yes2}}Win

|28–1

|align=left|Earl Young

|UD

|10 (10)

|1976-12-01

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

28

|{{yes2}}Win

|27–1

|align=left|Pedro Constancio

|UD

|10 (10)

|1976-09-08

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

27

|{{yes2}}Win

|26–1

|align=left|Rudy Barro

|UD

|10 (10)

|1976-08-18

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

26

|{{yes2}}Win

|25–1

|align=left|Andres Lovera

|UD

|10 (10)

|1976-06-30

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

25

|{{yes2}}Win

|24–1

|align=left|Gene Prado

|UD

|10 (10)

|1976-06-02

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–1

|align=left|Rafael Nunez

|UD

|8 (8)

|1976-05-11

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

23

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–1

|align=left|Alejo Sanchez

|UD

|8 (8)

|1976-05-05

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–1

|align=left|Gene Prado

|UD

|10 (10)

|1975-09-17

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

21

|{{yes2}}Win

|20–1

|align=left|Eddie Murray

|UD

|8 (8)

|1975-08-27

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

20

|{{no2}}Loss

|19–1

|align=left|Roy Holloway

|SD

|8 (8)

|1975-05-14

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

19

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–0

|align=left|Roy Holloway

|UD

|8 (8)

|1975-03-26

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–0

|align=left|Carmelo Enriquez

|KO

|1 (6)

|1975-02-05

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

17

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–0

|align=left|Brad Silas

|TKO

|6 (6)

|1975-01-22

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–0

|align=left|Larry Contru

|KO

|2 (6)

|1974-12-11

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–0

|align=left|Danny Stenado

|TKO

|3 (6)

|1974-11-20

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–0

|align=left|Earl Young

|UD

|6 (6)

|1974-03-20

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–0

|align=left|Carlos Barragan Vasquez

|KO

|4 (8)

|1973-12-19

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–0

|align=left|Daniel Castro

|UD

|8 (8)

|1973-11-21

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–0

|align=left|Abby Espinoza

|KO

|5 (8)

|1973-10-25

|align=left|{{small|Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–0

|align=left|Demetrio Salazar

|TKO

|5 (6)

|1973-10-03

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–0

|align=left|Victor Abraham

|UD

|6 (6)

|1973-09-19

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–0

|align=left|Jose Fernandez

|KO

|5 (8)

|1973-09-05

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–0

|align=left|Felipe Mendez

|UD

|6 (6)

|1973-08-27

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–0

|align=left|Moses Carbin

|UD

|5 (5)

|1973-08-06

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–0

|align=left|Bart Spencer

|KO

|3 (5)

|1973-07-09

|align=left|{{small|Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–0

|align=left|Demetrio Salazar

|UD

|8 (8)

|1973-06-27

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–0

|align=left|Ezra Davis

|UD

|4 (4)

|1973-06-13

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–0

|align=left|Joe Falcone

|UD

|5 (5)

|1973-05-23

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|align=left|Manny Castillo

|UD

|4 (4)

|1973-05-09

|align=left|{{small|Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}

|align=left|

Death

Haley passed away in November 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.serenitynv.com/leroy-haley-jr|title=Leroy Haley Jr.|date=November 16, 2018 |publisher=Serenity Funeral Home|access-date=2023-04-01}}

See also

References

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External links

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