GUYANESE-born Dennis Andries’ second attempt at winning the British light heavyweight title ended in defeat. Andries lost by a unanimous decision to Tom Collins on March 15, 1982. The defeat was the sixth for Andries in 21 fights.His first attempt at the British crown came in February 1980. `The Hackney Rock’ lost then by a unanimous decision to Bunny Johnson.
Andries 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 and 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.