Stephen Rhett "Steve" Cansdell (born 23 September 1950 in Dubbo) is a former Australian politician and former member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.He was Australian Professional Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1973–1974 and Queensland Professional Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1978–1981. Cansdell became champion with a sixth round knockout over Johnny Gorkom; he lost to Greg Mcnamara over ten rounds in a non-title fight.