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Dennis Andries

Dennis Andries
Born
Dennis Andries

(1953-11-05) 5 November 1953 (age 71)
Georgetown, Guyana
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Hackney Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
Reach72+12 in (184 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights65
Wins49
Wins by KO30
Losses14
Draws2

Dennis Andries MBE (born 5 November 1953) is a British former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.

Professional career

Andries turned pro in 1978 and won the WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1986 in a decision over American JB Williamson. He defended the title once against fellow Briton Tony Sibson before losing the belt in 1987 to Thomas Hearns.[1] In 1989 he re-captured the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title with a win over American Tony Willis, but lost the title in his first defence to Jeff Harding. In 1990 he won a rematch with Harding via 7th-round KO, recapturing the title. He made two further defences before in 1991 losing the title again to Harding, via majority decision, capping their trilogy. Dennis Andries, lost a WBA Cruiserweight final eliminator via 7th-round KO to David Pearce in 1982, although the BBBoC did not sanction the Cruiserweight division in the UK. Dennis Andries retired in 1996.[2]

Professional boxing record

65 fights 49 wins 14 losses
By knockout 30 4
By decision 19 10
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
65 Loss 49–14–2 United Kingdom Johnny Nelson TKO 7 14 December 1996 United Kingdom Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
64 Loss 49–13–2 United Kingdom Terry Dunstan PTS 12 13 February 1996 United Kingdom York Hall, Bethnal Green, England BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
63 Win 49–12–2 United States Artis Pendergrass PTS 8 28 October 1995 United Kingdom Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England
62 Loss 48–12–2 United Kingdom Terry Dunstan PTS 12 13 May 1995 United Kingdom Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
61 Win 48–11–2 United States Mike Peak PTS 10 4 March 1995 United Kingdom Forum, Livingston, Scotland
60 Win 47–11–2 United Kingdom Denzil Browne TKO 11 21 January 1995 United Kingdom Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
59 Win 46–11–2 United States Sylvester White TKO 5 1 October 1994 France Arena de Cosets, Carpentras, France
58 Loss 45–11–2 Poland Przemysław Saleta UD 12 23 March 1994 United Kingdom Star Leisure Centre, Cardiff, Wales WBC International Cruiserweight Title
57 Win 45–10–2 United States Mike Peak PTS 10 26 February 1994 United Kingdom Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England
56 Win 44–10–2 United Kingdom Crawford Ashley TKO 4 29 January 1994 United Kingdom National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
55 Win 43–10–2 United States Willie Jake TKO 6 31 March 1993 United Kingdom Broadway Theatre, Barking, England
54 Win 42–10–2 United States David Sewell PTS 10 27 February 1993 United Kingdom Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England
53 Loss 41–10–2 France Akim Tafer MD 12 27 February 1992 France Salle de la Bulle, Beausoleil, France EBU Cruiserweight Title
52 Win 41–9–2 United States Paul Madison TKO 9 11 December 1991 United States Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
51 Win 40–9–2 Barbados Edward Neblett KO 4 15 November 1991 United States Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
50 Loss 39–9–2 Australia Jeff Harding MD 12 11 September 1991 United Kingdom Hammersmith Apollo, Hammersmith, England Lost WBC light heavyweight title
49 Win 39–8–2 Australia Guy Waters UD 12 19 January 1991 Australia Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia Retained WBC light heavyweight title
48 Win 38–8–2 Argentina Sergio Daniel Merani TKO 4 10 October 1990 United Kingdom Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England Retained WBC light heavyweight title
47 Win 37–8–2 Australia Jeff Harding KO 7 28 July 1990 Australia Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia Won WBC light heavyweight title
46 Win 36–8–2 Brazil Clarismundo Aparecido Silva TKO 7 20 January 1990 United States The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
45 Win 35–8–2 United States Art Jimmerson UD 10 26 October 1989 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Loss 34–8–2 Australia Jeff Harding TKO 12 24 June 1989 United States Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBC light heavyweight title
43 Win 34–7–2 United States Tony Willis TKO 5 21 February 1989 United States Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Won vacant WBC light heavyweight title
42 Win 33–7–2 United States Paul Madison TKO 4 17 October 1988 United States Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
41 Win 32–7–2 United States Tony Harrison TKO 8 10 September 1988 United States The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
40 Win 31–7–2 United States Bobby Czyz MD 10 22 May 1988 United States Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
39 Win 30–7–2 United States Jamie Howe PTS 10 20 February 1988 United States Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
38 Win 29–7–2 United States Robert Folley PTS 10 6 October 1987 United States Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
37 Loss 28–7–2 United States Thomas Hearns TKO 10 7 March 1987 United States Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Lost WBC light heavyweight title
36 Win 28–6–2 United Kingdom Tony Sibson TKO 9 10 September 1986 United Kingdom Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill, England Retained WBC light heavyweight title
35 Win 27–6–2 United States J. B. Williamson SD 12 30 April 1986 United Kingdom Picketts Lock Stadium, Edmonton, England Won WBC light heavyweight title
34 Win 26–6–2 United Kingdom Keith Bristol TKO 6 13 February 1986 United Kingdom Crest Hotel, Longford, England
33 Draw 25–6–2 Netherlands Alex Blanchard PTS 12 11 December 1985 United Kingdom West Hotel, Fulham, England
32 Win 25–6–1 United States Marcus Dorsey KO 3 6 June 1985 United States Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
31 Win 24–6–1 United States Tim Broady TKO 5 25 May 1985 United States Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 23–6–1 United States Jeff Meachem TKO 4 7 May 1985 United States Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
29 Win 22–6–1 Belgium Jose Seys TKO 3 23 March 1985 United Kingdom Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England
28 Win 21–6–1 Jamaica Devon Bailey KO 12 10 October 1984 United Kingdom Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch, England BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
27 Win 20–6–1 Curaçao Tom Collins PTS 12 6 April 1984 United Kingdom Town Hall, Watford, England BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
26 Win 19–6–1 Curaçao Tom Collins PTS 12 26 January 1984 United Kingdom Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
25 Win 18–6–1 United Kingdom Keith Bristol KO 4 22 September 1983 United Kingdom Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
24 Win 17–6–1 United Kingdom Chris Lawson KO 4 19 May 1983 United Kingdom Porchester Hall, Queensway, England
23 Win 16–6–1 United Kingdom Karl Canwell KO 4 28 February 1983 United Kingdom Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
22 Win 15–6–1 United Kingdom Keith Bristol PTS 10 13 August 1982 United Kingdom Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
21 Loss 14–6–1 Curaçao Tom Collins PTS 15 15 March 1982 United Kingdom Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, England BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
20 Win 14–5–1 United Kingdom Alex Penarski PTS 10 23 November 1981 United Kingdom Aquarius Night Club, Chesterfield, England
19 Loss 13–5–1 United Kingdom David Pearce TKO 7 12 October 1981 United Kingdom Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, England
18 Win 13–4–1 United Kingdom Liam Coleman TKO 6 16 September 1981 United Kingdom Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England
17 Win 12–4–1 United Kingdom Shaun Chalcraft PTS 10 23 March 1981 United Kingdom World Sporting Club, Mayfair, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title
16 Win 11–4–1 United Kingdom Chris Lawson TKO 8 18 June 1980 United Kingdom Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England
15 Loss 10–4–1 Uganda Mustafa Wasajja PTS 8 17 April 1980 Denmark Brøndbyhallen, Brondby, Denmark
14 Loss 10–3–1 Jamaica Bunny Johnson PTS 15 27 February 1980 United Kingdom Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
13 Win 10–2–1 United Kingdom Johnny Waldron TKO 10 17 September 1979 United Kingdom World Sporting Club, Mayfair, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title
12 Win 9–2–1 Jamaica Bonny McKenzie PTS 8 6 June 1979 United Kingdom Executive Sporting Club, Burslem, England
11 Win 8–2–1 United Kingdom Francis Hands TKO 8 5 April 1979 United Kingdom The Stadium, Liverpool, England
10 Win 7–2–1 Curaçao Tom Collins KO 6 30 January 1979 United Kingdom 20th Century Sporting Club, Southend, England
9 Loss 6–2–1 Jamaica Bunny Johnson PTS 10 22 January 1979 United Kingdom Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
8 Win 6–1–1 Curaçao Tom Collins PTS 8 4 December 1978 United Kingdom 20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
7 Win 5–1–1 United Kingdom Glen McEwan TKO 7 22 November 1978 United Kingdom Top of the World Ballroom, Stoke-on-Trent, England
6 Draw 4–1–1 United Kingdom Les McAteer PTS 8 14 November 1978 United Kingdom Hamilton Club, Birkenhead, England
5 Win 4–1 United Kingdom Neville Esteban PTS 6 31 October 1978 United Kingdom Civic Hall, Barnsley, England
4 Win 3–1 United Kingdom Ken Jones PTS 6 18 September 1978 United Kingdom Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England
3 Loss 2–1 Jamaica Bonny McKenzie PTS 8 20 June 1978 United Kingdom 20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
2 Win 2–0 United Kingdom Mark Cumber TKO 1 1 June 1978 United Kingdom Centre Airport Hotel, Heathrow, England
1 Win 1–0 United Kingdom Ray Pearce KO 2 16 May 1978 United Kingdom Stowaway Club, Newport, Wales

Honours

Andries was appointed the MBE in the 1991 Birthday Honours.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hearns Wins Light-Heavyweight Title, Knocking Andries Down Six Times". Los Angeles Times. 8 March 1987. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Fighters like Dennis Andries no longer exist". Boxing News Online. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Remembering the 'Hackney Rock' Dennis Andries MBE". Hackney Gazette. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by British
light heavyweight champion

26 January 1984 – 1986
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tom Collins
Vacant
Title last held by
Carl Thompson
British cruiserweight champion
21 January 1995 – 13 May 1995
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
30 April 1986 – 7 March 1987
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Sugar Ray Leonard
WBC light heavyweight champion
21 February 1989 – 24 June 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
28 July 1990 – 11 September 1991