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 top 10 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.
3. Leslie Stewart loses to Bobby Czyz via split decision
On October 25, 1988 Leslie Stewart faced Bobby Czyz in a light heavyweight bout. Stewart was 27 years old with a record of 26-3, and Czyz was 26 with a record of 32-3. Stewart was coming off a loss and Czyz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Stewart lost via split decision. Went the distance with Czyz.
4. Leslie Stewart KOs Gary Hubble
On September 18, 1986 Leslie Stewart fought Gary Hubble for the vacant Commonwealth light heavyweight title. Stewart was 25 years old with a record of 20-1, and Hubble was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Gary Hubble via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Leslie Stewart KOs Carlos Flores Burlon
On September 11, 1983 Leslie Stewart fought Carlos Flores Burlon for the vacant Latin American light heavyweight title. Stewart was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Burlon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Carlos Flores Burlon via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Leslie Stewart KOs Chris Wells
On May 10, 1985 Leslie Stewart fought Chris Wells for the vacant WBC Continental light heavyweight title. Stewart was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Wells was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Chris Wells via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Leslie Stewart KOs Dawud Shaw
On November 27, 1987 Leslie Stewart faced Dawud Shaw. Stewart was 26 years old with a record of 24-2, and Shaw was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was coming off a loss. Stewart stopped Dawud Shaw via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Leslie Stewart KOs Mark Frazie
On March 1, 1985 Leslie Stewart fought Mark Frazie for the vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title. Stewart was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Frazie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Mark Frazie via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Leslie Stewart KOs Tyrone Bledsoe
On October 17, 1995 Leslie Stewart faced Tyrone Bledsoe. Stewart was 34 years old with a record of 30-9, and Bledsoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was coming off a win. Stewart stopped Tyrone Bledsoe via KO in the 1st round.
10. Leslie Stewart KOs Dennis Roberts
On July 12, 1985 Leslie Stewart faced Dennis Roberts. Stewart was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Roberts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stewart was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Dennis Roberts via TKO in the 1st round.