The year 1948 was a tough one for Clifford Matthew Anderson. The featherweight boxer engaged in nine fights during that 12-month period and came away with only two victories. He had three draws and four defeats. One of the losses occurred on April 12 in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Anderson was out-pointed by Tommy Burns in a 10-round contest. It was the Guyanese’s third fight for the year and his second defeat. Anderson would have another lean period leading up to his retirement from the ring.
He entered the ring eight times between June 1952 and May of 1953, but was only able to scrape one victory and one draw. The six defeats were by points.
It was the worst period for the man who had started professional boxing in February 1940 and, may have played a pivotal role in him deciding to quit the sport.
Anderson fought 87 times and boxed 603 rounds in the 13 years he remained pro. He won 48 bouts, lost 28 and drew 11. He died in 1998 and the National Sports Hall was renamed in his honour.