Leslie Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leslie Matthew Stewart 26 March 1961 Laventille, Trinidad |
| Nationality |  Trinidadian |
| Other names | Laventille Tiger |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| 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 |
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.
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.
| 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 |
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