THE year 1992 started out on a losing note for Anthony `The Pearl’ Andrews. In a battle against Michael Benjamin for the welterweight title of Guyana, Andrews was surprisingly TKOed in the fourth round at the National Park. Undaunted, `The Pearl’ was back on Victory Street in his next bout. On June 13, 1992 Andrews TKOed Trinidadian Steve Asson in round four. The victory commenced a nine-fight winning streak that was halted in 1995 when he challenged Jorge Castro of Argentina for the World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight title.
Andrews made it into the professional arena on in November 1982 as an 18-year-old. He won the first three fights by TKO but then lost to Michael Parris by decision when challenging for the bantamweight title of Guyana.
In a career that spanned 18 years, Andrews was crowned Guyana bantamweight, welterweight and middleweight champion.
His attempt at the World middleweight title in May 1995 was unsuccessful as Castro won by TKO in the 12th round. `The Pearl’ currently resides in the USA and will turn 51 next Thursday.