TERRENCE Alli started 1987 on the right note when he gained a unanimous decision victory over Roberto Medina.

The fight was held on January 2, 1987 at the Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey and was the 37th for the quick-fisted Guyanese. .
He had a total of six fights that year, winning five. His only demerit came at the hands of Jose Luis Ramirez. In a quest to win the vacant World Boxing Association lightweight title, Alli lost by unanimous decision. He became a frequent feature on the ESPN Channel.
Based in the USA, Alli returned to Guyana in September 1996 to battle rising start Andrew `Six Head’ Lewis. The fight was staged on the 14th of that month at the world-famous GCC ground, and Lewis needed just two rounds to finish the ageing warrior.
Alli would have three more fights before permanently hanging up his gloves. His career spanned 18 years and he boxed a total of 549 rounds for an average of 30 rounds per year.