Leslie Stewart


Leslie Matthew Stewart is a retired Trinidadian boxer.

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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss31-12 Billy LewisUD10 15/01/2000 Radio City Music Hall, New York
Loss31-11 Dale BrownUD12 28/05/1998 Westchester County Center, White PlainsNABF Cruiserweight Title.
Loss31-10 Fabrice TiozzoKO6 04/05/1996 Villeurbanne
Win31-9 Tyrone BledsoeKO1 17/10/1995 Indiana Farmers Coliseum
Win30-9 Ken McCurdyTKO3 18/08/1995 Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss29-9 Henry MaskeKO7 06/03/1992 Germany
Loss29-8 Guy WatersSD12 13/09/1991 International Tennis Centre, MelbourneCommonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss29-7 Esteban PizzarroPTS10 07/08/1991 San Juan
Win29-6 Bobby JenningsPTS8 12/04/1991 Jacksonville
Win28-6 Drake ThadziUD10 28/02/1991 Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre, Halifax
Loss27-6 Anthony HembrickUD10 09/11/1990 Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood
Loss27-5 Michael MoorerTKO8 25/06/1989 Convention Center, Atlantic CityWBO World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win27-4 Phil BrownSD8 22/04/1989 The Palace, Auburn Hills
Loss26-4 Bobby CzyzSD10 25/10/1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City
Loss26-3 Donny LalondeTKO5 29/05/1988 National Stadium, Port-of-SpainWBC World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win26-2 Charlie Dean MooreTKO9 18/03/1988 James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win25-2 Dawud ShawTKO4 27/11/1987 National Stadium, Port-of-Spain
Loss24-2 Virgil HillTKO4 05/09/1987 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic CityWBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win24-1 Marvin JohnsonRTD8 23/05/1987 National Stadium, Port-of-SpainWBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win23-1 Bobby ThomasTKO5 20/03/1987 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win22-1 Fulgencio ObelmejiasTKO4 16/11/1986 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, MucurapoWBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title.
Win21-1 Gary HubbleKO5 18/09/1986 State Sports Centre, SydneyCommonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win20-1 James SalernoUD10 29/07/1986 Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa
Win19-1 Uriah GrantPTS8 06/05/1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Loss18-1 Marvin JohnsonTKO7 09/02/1986 Market Square Arena, IndianapolisWBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win18-0 Lottie MwalePTS12 04/08/1985 Port-of-SpainCommonwealth Light Heavyweight Title.
Win17-0 Dennis RobertsTKO1 12/07/1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win16-0 Tomas Polo RuizKO6 29/06/1985 Port-of-Spain
Win15-0 Chris WellsTKO6 10/05/1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort LauderdaleWBC Contin. Americas/Florida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win14-0 Mark FrazieTKO8 01/03/1985 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, MucurapoWBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
Win13-0 James SalernoPTS10 10/11/1984 Jai Alai Fronton, MiamiFlorida Light Heavyweight Title.
Win12-0 Elvis ParksTKO9 28/09/1984 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win11-0 Larry LanePTS10 16/03/1984 Port-of-Spain
Win10-0 Tom CollinsPTS10 16/12/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win9-0 Willie TaylorPTS10 11/11/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win8-0 Carlos Flores BurlonKO4 11/09/1983 Port-of-SpainLatin American Light Heavyweight Title.
Win7-0 Leon McDonaldKO1 12/05/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win6-0 Hubert ZimmermanKO2 25/02/1983 Port-of-Spain
Win5-0 Ricardo RichardsonKO4 30/10/1982 Port-of-Spain
Win4-0 Gil RosarioKO9 30/07/1982 Port-of-Spain
Win3-0 Easy Boy MichaelKO2 14/05/1982 Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Mucurapo
Win2-0 Antoine AshtonPTS8 30/04/1982 Dansteele Gymnasium, Marabella
Win1-0 Michael HospadalesTKO4 29/01/1982 Port-of-Spain