Born in London, Hurley began a boxing career during which he wrote a short song entitled "The Strongest Man In The World" which he would perform after his fights.
ولد هيرلي في لندن , وقد بدء في مهنة الملاكمة , وخلالها كتب أغنية قصيرة تدعى " أقوى رجل في العالم " وكان يؤديها بعد الانتهاء من الملاكمة .