Career
In October 1985 he fought Stewart Lithgo for the newly introduced British cruiserweight title, winning on points over 12 rounds. In May 1989 he met Puerto Rican Carlos de León for the WBC cruiserweight title vacated by Evander Holyfield. De Leon stopped Reeson in the 9th round after knocking him down twice — only the second defeat of Reeson"s 26-fight career.
This proved to be Reeson"s final fight.