ANTHONY `The Pearl’ Andrews had a lean 22-month period in the USA which started in August 1986 and concluded in June of 1988.During that time `The Pearl’ engaged in nine fights. He lost five of them, drew two and won two. One of the defeats came at the hands of Joey `Bugsy’ Ferrell.
The 10-round contest was held on October 2, 1986 at the Resort International in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The American won the battle via a unanimous decision, handing Andrews his third defeat in 13 fights.
In his early days Andrews was called `The Pearl’ for good reason as his polished moves in the ring mesmerised opponents. He snatched the Guyana bantamweight title in February 1984 after an 11th round TKO of Michael Parris and would follow up by winning the national welterweight and middleweight titles.
His attempt at the World Boxing Association middleweight title in May 1995 was unsuccessful as Argentine Jorge Castro won by TKO in the 12th round. In his last fight (May 26, 2000) Andrews suffered a fifth round TKO at the hands of Thomas Tate.
His career spanned 18 years and produced 27 victories (23 KOs ), 13 defeats and two draws.