Born on 29th March 1952, in Puerto Padre, Las Tunas Province, Cuba, Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence was a Cuban boxer who played as an Amateur all through his career. He was an engineer by profession.

His Achievements:-

• Clinched three gold medals at the Olympic Games of 1972, 1976 and 1980, held in Munich, Montreal and Moscow respectively.
• Awarded the Val Barker Trophy being the "Outstanding Boxer" at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games after bagging a gold medal
• Bagged a bronze medal at the Pan American games of 1971 which took place at Cali
• Earned two gold medals at the Pan American Games of 1975 and 1979, held in Mexico City and San Juan, respectively
• Won gold medals at the World Amateur Championship of 1974, 1978 and 1986, held in Havana, Belgrade, and Reno, respectively
• He was thrice entitled as Merited Master of Sport of the USSR in 1972, 1976 and 1980