Leslie Stewart

This article is about the Trinidadian boxer. For the British writer and director, see Leslie Stewart (writer).

Not to be confused with Leslie Stuart.

Leslie Matthew Stewart (born 21 March 1961) is a retired Trinidadian boxer. A former world champion and two-time world title challenger, Stewart held the WBA light heavyweight title in 1987.

Leslie Stewart
Born	Leslie Matthew Stewart (1961-03-26) 26 March 1961 Laventille, Trinidad
Nationality	Trinidadian
Other names	Laventille Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight Cruiserweight
Height	6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Reach	74 in (188 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	43
Wins	31
Wins by KO	20
Losses	12

Professional career

Known as "Laventille Tiger", Stewart turned professional in 1982 and challenged for the vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Title in 1986, but was TKO'd by Marvin Johnson when the bout was stopped on cuts. In the rematch the following year, Stewart dominated Johnson, and Johnson's corner retired the fighter in the ninth round. Stewart lost the belt in his first defense to Virgil Hill. In 1988 he challenged WBC Light Heavyweight Title holder Donny Lalonde, but lost via TKO. In 1989 he took on WBO Light Heavyweight Title holder Michael Moorer, but again lost via TKO. He retired in 2000 after bouts of inactivity in the 1990s.

Professional boxing record

43 fights	31 wins	12 losses
By knockout	20	6
By decision	11	6

Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	31–12	Billy Lewis	UD	10 (10)	15 January 2000	Radio City Music Hall, New York
Loss	31–11	Dale Brown	UD	12 (12)	28 May 1998	Westchester County Center, White Plains	NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Loss	31–10	Fabrice Tiozzo	KO	6 (10)	4 May 1996	Villeurbanne
Win	31–9	Tyrone Bledsoe	KO	1 (8)	17 October 1995	Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Win	30–9	Ken McCurdy	TKO	3 (8)	18 August 1995	Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss	29–9	Henry Maske	KO	7 (10)	6 March 1992	Germany
Loss	29–8	Guy Waters	SD	12 (12)	13 September 1991	International Tennis Centre, Melbourne	Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss	29–7	Esteban Pizzarro	PTS	10 (10)	7 August 1991	San Juan
Win	29–6	Bobby Jennings	PTS	8 (8)	12 April 1991	Jacksonville
Win	28–6	Drake Thadzi	UD	10 (10)	28 February 1991	Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre, Halifax
Loss	27–6	Anthony Hembrick	UD	10 (10)	9 November 1990	Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood
Loss	27–5	Michael Moorer	TKO	8 (12)	25 June 1989	Convention Center, Atlantic City	WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	27–4	Phil Brown	SD	8 (8)	22 April 1989	The Palace, Auburn Hills
Loss	26–4	Bobby Czyz	SD	10 (10)	25 October 1988	Resorts International, Atlantic City
Loss	26–3	Donny Lalonde	TKO	5 (12)	29 May 1988	National Stadium, Port-of-Spain	WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	26–2	Charlie Dean Moore	TKO	9 (10)	18 March 1988	James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win	25–2	Dawud Shaw	TKO	4 (10)	27 November 1987	National Stadium, Port-of-Spain
Loss	24–2	Virgil Hill	TKO	4 (12)	5 September 1987	Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City	WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	24–1	Marvin Johnson	RTD	8 (12)	23 May 1987	National Stadium, Port-of-Spain	WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	23–1	Bobby Thomas	TKO	5 (10)	20 March 1987	Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win	22–1	Fulgencio Obelmejias	TKO	4 (12)	16 November 1986	Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo	WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	21–1	Gary Hubble	KO	5 (12)	18 September 1986	State Sports Centre, Sydney	Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	20–1	James Salerno	UD	10 (10)	29 July 1986	Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa
Win	19–1	Uriah Grant	PTS	8 (8)	6 May 1986	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Loss	18–1	Marvin Johnson	TKO	7 (15)	9 February 1986	Market Square Arena, Indianapolis	WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	18–0	Lottie Mwale	PTS	12 (12)	4 August 1985	Port-of-Spain	Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	17–0	Dennis Roberts	TKO	1 (10)	12 July 1985	Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win	16–0	Tomas Polo Ruiz	KO	6 (10)	29 June 1985	Port-of-Spain
Win	15–0	Chris Wells	TKO	6 (12)	10 May 1985	Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale	WBC Contin. Americas/Florida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	14–0	Mark Frazie	TKO	8 (12)	1 March 1985	Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo	WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
Win	13–0	James Salerno	PTS	10 (10)	10 November 1984	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami	Florida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	12–0	Elvis Parks	TKO	9 (10)	28 September 1984	Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win	11–0	Larry Lane	PTS	10 (10)	16 March 1984	Port-of-Spain
Win	10–0	Tom Collins	PTS	10 (10)	16 December 1983	Port-of-Spain
Win	9–0	Willie Taylor	PTS	10 (10)	11 November 1983	Port-of-Spain
Win	8–0	Carlos Flores Burlon	KO	4 (12)	11 September 1983	Port-of-Spain	Latin American Light Heavyweight Title.
Win	7–0	Leon McDonald	KO	1 (8)	12 May 1983	Port-of-Spain
Win	6–0	Hubert Zimmerman	KO	2 (8)	25 February 1983	Port-of-Spain
Win	5–0	Ricardo Richardson	KO	4 (8)	30 October 1982	Port-of-Spain
Win	4–0	Gil Rosario	KO	9 (10)	30 July 1982	Port-of-Spain
Win	3–0	Easy Boy Michael	KO	2 (8)	14 May 1982	Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win	2–0	Antoine Ashton	PTS	8 (8)	30 April 1982	Dansteele Gymnasium, Marabella
Win	1–0	Michael Hospadales	TKO	4 (6)	29 January 1982	Port-of-Spain

See also

• List of light-heavyweight boxing champions

External links

• Boxing record for Leslie Stewart from BoxRec (registration required)