Leslie Stewart

Leslie Matthew Stewart (born 21 March 1961 in Laventille, Trinidad and Tobago) is a retired Trinidadian boxer.

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 Stewart
Statistics
Real nameLeslie Matthew Stewart
Nickname(s)Laventille Tiger
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Nationality Trinidadian
Born (1961-03-21) March 21, 1961
Laventille, Trinidad
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins31
Wins by KO20
Losses12

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
Professional record summary
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) 15/01/2000 Radio City Music Hall, New York
Loss 31-11 Dale Brown UD 12 (12) 28/05/1998 Westchester County Center, White Plains NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Loss 31-10 Fabrice Tiozzo KO 6 (10) 04/05/1996 Villeurbanne
Win 31-9 Tyrone Bledsoe KO 1 (8) 17/10/1995 Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Win 30-9 Ken McCurdy TKO 3 (8) 18/08/1995 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss 29-9 Henry Maske KO 7 (10) 06/03/1992 Germany
Loss 29-8 Guy Waters SD 12 (12) 13/09/1991 International Tennis Centre, Melbourne Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss 29-7 Esteban Pizzarro PTS 10 (10) 07/08/1991 San Juan
Win 29-6 Bobby Jennings PTS 8 (8) 12/04/1991 Jacksonville
Win 28-6 Drake Thadzi UD 10 (10) 28/02/1991 Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre, Halifax
Loss 27-6 Anthony Hembrick UD 10 (10) 09/11/1990 Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood
Loss 27-5 Michael Moorer TKO 8 (12) 25/06/1989 Convention Center, Atlantic City WBO World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 27-4 Phil Brown SD 8 (8) 22/04/1989 The Palace, Auburn Hills
Loss 26-4 Bobby Czyz SD 10 (10) 25/10/1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City
Loss 26-3 Donny Lalonde TKO 5 (12) 29/05/1988 National Stadium, Port-of-Spain WBC World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 26-2 Charlie Dean Moore TKO 9 (10) 18/03/1988 James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win 25-2 Dawud Shaw TKO 4 (10) 27/11/1987 National Stadium, Port-of-Spain
Loss 24-2 Virgil Hill TKO 4 (12) 05/09/1987 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 24-1 Marvin Johnson RTD 8 (12) 23/05/1987 National Stadium, Port-of-Spain WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 23-1 Bobby Thomas TKO 5 (10) 20/03/1987 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win 22-1 Fulgencio Obelmejias TKO 4 (12) 16/11/1986 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 21-1 Gary Hubble KO 5 (12) 18/09/1986 State Sports Centre, Sydney Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 20-1 James Salerno UD 10 (10) 29/07/1986 Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa
Win 19-1 Uriah Grant PTS 8 (8) 06/05/1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Loss 18-1 Marvin Johnson TKO 7 (15) 09/02/1986 Market Square Arena, Indianapolis WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 18-0 Lottie Mwale PTS 12 (12) 04/08/1985 Port-of-Spain Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 17-0 Dennis Roberts TKO 1 (10) 12/07/1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win 16-0 Tomas Polo Ruiz KO 6 (10) 29/06/1985 Port-of-Spain
Win 15-0 Chris Wells TKO 6 (12) 10/05/1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale WBC Contin. Americas/Florida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 14-0 Mark Frazie TKO 8 (12) 01/03/1985 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
Win 13-0 James Salerno PTS 10 (10) 10/11/1984 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami Florida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 12-0 Elvis Parks TKO 9 (10) 28/09/1984 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win 11-0 Larry Lane PTS 10 (10) 16/03/1984 Port-of-Spain
Win 10-0 Tom Collins PTS 10 (10) 16/12/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win 9-0 Willie Taylor PTS 10 (10) 11/11/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win 8-0 Carlos Flores Burlon KO 4 (12) 11/09/1983 Port-of-Spain Latin American Light Heavyweight Title.
Win 7-0 Leon McDonald KO 1 (8) 12/05/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win 6-0 Hubert Zimmerman KO 2 (8) 25/02/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win 5-0 Ricardo Richardson KO 4 (8) 30/10/1982 Port-of-Spain
Win 4-0 Gil Rosario KO 9 (10) 30/07/1982 Port-of-Spain
Win 3-0 Easy Boy Michael KO 2 (8) 14/05/1982 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win 2-0 Antoine Ashton PTS 8 (8) 30/04/1982 Dansteele Gymnasium, Marabella
Win 1-0 Michael Hospadales TKO 4 (6) 29/01/1982 Port-of-Spain

See also
  • List of light-heavyweight boxing champions
Achievements
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pat Cuillo		 Florida light heavyweight champion
November 10, 1984 – May 23, 1987
Won WBA title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Uriah Grant
Preceded by
Lottie Mwale		 CBC light heavyweight champion
August 4, 1985 – May 23, 1987
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Gary Summerhays
Preceded by
Fulgencio Obelmejias		 WBA light heavyweight champion
Fedalatin title
November 16, 1986 – May 23, 1987
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Sergio Merani
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Marvin Johnson		 WBA light heavyweight champion
May 23, 1987 - September 5, 1987		 Succeeded by
Virgil Hill
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