Raymond Henry Bousquet was born on February 22, 1904, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was a French Canadian and later became known in the boxing world as Del Fontaine. Growing up in Winnipeg, he was surrounded by the vibrant culture and community of the city.

Bousquet started boxing at a young age. His first recorded boxing match was against Sammy Hudson, a boxer from Moose Jaw. This fight marked the beginning of his professional boxing career. In his early matches, he performed well and even won six matches in a row after his first defeat. His dedication to the sport helped him gain recognition.

On August 14, 1925, Bousquet fought for the Canadian middleweight title. Although he did not win this match, he quickly bounced back by winning his next four fights. By May 8, 1926, he won the Canadian middleweight title in Ottawa against Henry Henning, winning the match by technical knockout in the second round.

Bousquet continued to strengthen his boxing career, traveling to the United States to compete against tougher opponents. He faced many notable boxers, including Frank Moody, Bobby Marriott, and Joe Anderson. His performance was marked by both wins and losses, showcasing his growing reputation in the boxing scene.

In early 1931, Bousquet moved to the United Kingdom to expand his boxing career. He fought many successful middleweight boxers there and had a solid record for a while. However, by late 1933, his performance declined significantly.

Raymond Henry Bousquet, known as Del Fontaine, was involved in a tragic incident on July 10, 1935. Fontaine had been in a relationship with Hilda Meeks, a 21-year-old woman living in Britain. One day, Fontaine discovered Meeks making a date with another man over the phone. This upset him, and he confronted Meeks. During the confrontation, Meeks' mother entered the room to protect her daughter.

In a moment of violence, Fontaine pulled out a revolver. Meeks attempted to flee into the street, but Fontaine shot her and also fired at her mother. While he believed he had killed both women, Meeks' mother survived. When Hilda's father, Sam Meeks, came home, he found Fontaine carrying his daughter back into the house. Fontaine stated that he had "done for her and done for the old woman."

Fontaine was arrested and faced a trial for the murder of Hilda Meeks. During the trial, his defense argued that he was suffering from acute depression and was possibly "punch drunk," a term used for boxers with brain injuries from repeated fights. Despite these claims, Fontaine was found guilty of murder. He was sentenced to death by hanging.

On the morning of October 29, 1935, Fontaine was executed at Wandsworth Prison. Protests had occurred prior to his execution in hopes of getting a reprieve. Outside the prison, many gathered to sing hymns and speak against the death penalty. Fontaine left a note expressing his heartbreak over his relationship with Hilda Meeks, stating that she had turned him against his own wife. After his execution, a prison warden remarked on Fontaine's courage as he faced the gallows.