Best fights of Leslie Stewart
Over 18 years as a professional, Leslie Stewart has compiled a 31-12 (20) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Leslie Stewart stops Marvin Johnson in their 2nd fight
On May 23, 1987 Leslie Stewart fought Marvin Johnson for the WBA light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Stewart was 26 years old with a record of 23-1, and Johnson was 33 with a record of 43-5. Stewart was on a 5-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Marvin Johnson via retirement in the 8th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Leslie Stewart KOs Fulgencio Obelmejias
On November 16, 1986 Leslie Stewart fought Fulgencio Obelmejias for the WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title. Stewart was 25 years old with a record of 21-1, and Obelmejias was 33 with a record of 47-3. Stewart was on a 3-fight winning streak and Obelmejias was coming off a win. Stewart stopped Fulgencio Obelmejias via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.