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Leslie Stewart

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Leslie Stewart
Born
Leslie Matthew Stewart

(1961-03-26) 26 March 1961 (age 63)
Laventille, Trinidad
NationalityTrinidad and Tobago Trinidadian
Other namesLaventille Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1+12 in (187 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins31
Wins by KO20
Losses12

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.

Professional career

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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

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

See also

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Achievements
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pat Cuillo
Florida light heavyweight champion
10 November 1984 – 23 May 1987
Won WBA title
Vacant
Title next held by
Uriah Grant
Preceded by CBC light heavyweight champion
4 August 1985 – 23 May 1987
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Gary Summerhays
Preceded by WBA light heavyweight champion
Fedalatin title

16 November 1986 – 23 May 1987
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Sergio Merani
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA light heavyweight champion
23 May 1987 – 5 September 1987
Succeeded by