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GUYANESE-born light heavyweight Dennis Andries registered his 29th professional victory after leading on points when a 10-round battle against American Robert Folley ended. The contest was held on October 6, 1987 in Folley’s home town of Phoenix, Arizona. Seven months earlier Andries, who fought out of England, lost his World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight title to Thomas `Hitman’ Hearns aka `The Motor City Cobra’. The fight was stopped at one minute and 26 seconds of the 10th round. Andries started professional boxing on May 16, 1978.
In an eventful career he became the European light heavyweight champion, the World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion and later the Commonwealth cruiserweight champion. Although born in Guyana, Andries never fought as a professional at home.
`The Hackney Rock’ won the WBC title following a split-decision victory over J. B. Williamson on April 30, 1986 and made one successful defence before meeting the stone-fisted Hearns.
Andries’ career spanned 18 years and he made the last trip to the ring in December 1996.
He left with a record of 49 victories (30 KOs), 14 defeats and two draws. He will turn 62 next month.

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