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 (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

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   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

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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