DENNIS Andries was into his 13th year as a professional boxer when he tackled Guy Waters on January 19, 1991. The fight was refereed by Richard Steele and held at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, Australia. The Guyanese light heavyweight retained his World Boxing Council title via a unanimous decision.

Judge Chuck Williams scored it 115-114 while Sheila Harmon and Davey Pearl saw it 116-112 and 117-113 respectively. Although born in Guyana, Andries never had a professional bout in his homeland and fought under the British flag.
He turned pro in 1978 and won the WBC title eight years later following a split decision victory over J. B. Williamson on April 30, 1986. He made one successful defence before clashing with Thomas `Hitman’ Hearns in March 1987.
Hearns snatched the crown when referee Isaac Herrera stopped the contest at one minute 26 seconds of the 10th round to prevent further punishment to the Guyanese. However, Andries bounced back and was again named WBC champion when he TKOed Tony Willis on February 21, 1989 to take the vacant title
Andries had his last fight on December 14, 1996 and left with a record of 49 victories (30 kos), 14 defeats and two draws. He will turn 62 in November.