Butler County Sports Hall of Fame

James "Jimmy" Stewart

2014 James “Jimmy” Stewart

A 1979 Butler HS graduate who became a professional kick boxer with his first bout in 1966. For the next 12 years he earned a record of 19-0 with 4 KO’s. He won the IFK Pennsylvania State Middleweight title in 1999. the North American title in 2000, and the International Kickboxing Federation World Heavyweight title in 2004. He also started Taekwondo training in 1985. He is a Master Instructor 4th Degree and operates the Stewart center in Butler, PA.