Dennis Andries

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Dennis Andries
Born
Dennis Andries

(1953-11-05) 5 November 1953 (age 70)
Georgetown, Guyana
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Hackney Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
Reach72+12 in (184 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights65
Wins49
Wins by KO30
Losses14
Draws2

Dennis Andries MBE (born 5 November 1953) is a British former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.

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Professional career

Andries turned pro in 1978 and won the WBC Light Heavyweight Title in 1986 in a decision over American JB Williamson. He defended the title once against fellow Briton Tony Sibson before losing the belt in 1987 to Thomas Hearns. [1] In 1989 he re-captured the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title with a win over American Tony Willis, but lost the title in his first defence to Jeff Harding. In 1990 he won a rematch with Harding via 7th-round KO, recapturing the title. He made two further defences before in 1991 losing the title again to Harding, via majority decision, capping their trilogy. Dennis Andries, lost a WBA Cruiserweight final eliminator via 7th-round KO to David Pearce in 1982, although the BBBoC did not sanction the Cruiserweight division in the UK. Dennis Andries retired in 1996. [2]

Professional boxing record

65 fights49 wins14 losses
By knockout304
By decision1910
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
65Loss49–14–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Nelson TKO714 December 1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandBBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
64Loss49–13–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Dunstan PTS1213 February 1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, EnglandBBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
63Win49–12–2 Flag of the United States.svg Artis PendergrassPTS828 October 1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England
62Loss48–12–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Dunstan PTS1213 May 1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, ScotlandBBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
61Win48–11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike PeakPTS104 March 1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Forum, Livingston, Scotland
60Win47–11–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Denzil BrowneTKO1121 January 1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandBBBofC British Cruiserweight Title
59Win46–11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sylvester WhiteTKO51 October 1994 Flag of France.svg Arena de Cosets, Carpentras, France
58Loss45–11–2 Flag of Poland.svg Przemysław Saleta UD1223 March 1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Star Leisure Centre, Cardiff, Wales WBC International Cruiserweight Title
57Win45–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike PeakPTS1026 February 1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England
56Win44–10–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crawford Ashley TKO429 January 1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
55Win43–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Willie JakeTKO631 March 1993 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Broadway Theatre, Barking, England
54Win42–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg David SewellPTS1027 February 1993 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England
53Loss41–10–2 Flag of France.svg Akim Tafer MD1227 February 1992 Flag of France.svg Salle de la Bulle, Beausoleil, France EBU Cruiserweight Title
52Win41–9–2 Flag of the United States.svg Paul MadisonTKO911 December 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
51Win40–9–2 Flag of Barbados.svg Edward NeblettKO415 November 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
50Loss39–9–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Harding MD1211 September 1991 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hammersmith Apollo, Hammersmith, EnglandLost WBC light heavyweight title
49Win39–8–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Guy WatersUD1219 January 1991 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, AustraliaRetained WBC light heavyweight title
48Win38–8–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Sergio Daniel MeraniTKO410 October 1990 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, EnglandRetained WBC light heavyweight title
47Win37–8–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Harding KO728 July 1990 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaWon WBC light heavyweight title
46Win36–8–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Clarismundo Aparecido SilvaTKO720 January 1990 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
45Win35–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Art Jimmerson UD1026 October 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44Loss34–8–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Harding TKO1224 June 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost WBC light heavyweight title
43Win34–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tony WillisTKO521 February 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant WBC light heavyweight title
42Win33–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Paul MadisonTKO417 October 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
41Win32–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tony HarrisonTKO810 September 1988 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
40Win31–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Czyz MD1022 May 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
39Win30–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jamie HowePTS1020 February 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
38Win29–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert FolleyPTS106 October 1987 Flag of the United States.svg Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
37Loss28–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Hearns TKO10 7 March 1987 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Lost WBC light heavyweight title
36Win28–6–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Sibson TKO910 September 1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill, EnglandRetained WBC light heavyweight title
35Win27–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg J. B. Williamson SD1230 April 1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Picketts Lock Stadium, Edmonton, EnglandWon WBC light heavyweight title
34Win26–6–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith BristolTKO613 February 1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crest Hotel, Longford, England
33Draw25–6–2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Alex Blanchard PTS1211 December 1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg West Hotel, Fulham, England
32Win25–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus DorseyKO36 June 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
31Win24–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim BroadyTKO525 May 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win23–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff MeachemTKO47 May 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
29Win22–6–1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jose SeysTKO323 March 1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England
28Win21–6–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Devon BaileyKO1210 October 1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch, EnglandBBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
27Win20–6–1 Flag of Curacao.svg Tom Collins PTS126 April 1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Town Hall, Watford, EnglandBBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
26Win19–6–1 Flag of Curacao.svg Tom Collins PTS1226 January 1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, EnglandBBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
25Win18–6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith BristolKO422 September 1983 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, EnglandBBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
24Win17–6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris LawsonKO419 May 1983 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Porchester Hall, Queensway, England
23Win16–6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Karl CanwellKO428 February 1983 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, EnglandBBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
22Win15–6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith BristolPTS1013 August 1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, EnglandBBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.
21Loss14–6–1 Flag of Curacao.svg Tom Collins PTS1515 March 1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, EnglandBBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
20Win14–5–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alex PenarskiPTS1023 November 1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aquarius Night Club, Chesterfield, England
19Loss13–5–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Pearce TKO712 October 1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, England
18Win13–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liam ColemanTKO616 September 1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England
17Win12–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Shaun ChalcraftPTS1023 March 1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg World Sporting Club, Mayfair, EnglandBBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title
16Win11–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris LawsonTKO818 June 1980 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England
15Loss10–4–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Mustafa WasajjaPTS817 April 1980 Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndbyhallen, Brondby, Denmark
14Loss10–3–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bunny Johnson PTS1527 February 1980 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, EnglandBBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
13Win10–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny WaldronTKO1017 September 1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg World Sporting Club, Mayfair, England BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title
12Win9–2–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bonny McKenziePTS86 June 1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Executive Sporting Club, Burslem, England
11Win8–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Francis HandsTKO85 April 1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Stadium, Liverpool, England
10Win7–2–1 Flag of Curacao.svg Tom Collins KO630 January 1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 20th Century Sporting Club, Southend, England
9Loss6–2–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bunny Johnson PTS1022 January 1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
8Win6–1–1 Flag of Curacao.svg Tom Collins PTS84 December 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
7Win5–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glen McEwanTKO722 November 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Top of the World Ballroom, Stoke-on-Trent, England
6Draw4–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Les McAteer PTS814 November 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hamilton Club, Birkenhead, England
5Win4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neville EstebanPTS631 October 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Hall, Barnsley, England
4Win3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken JonesPTS618 September 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England
3Loss2–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bonny McKenziePTS820 June 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark CumberTKO11 June 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Centre Airport Hotel, Heathrow, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray PearceKO216 May 1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stowaway Club, Newport, Wales

Honours

Andries was appointed the MBE in the 1991 Birthday Honours. [3]

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References

  1. "Hearns Wins Light-Heavyweight Title, Knocking Andries Down Six Times". Los Angeles Times. 8 March 1987. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  2. "Fighters like Dennis Andries no longer exist". Boxing News Online. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  3. "Remembering the 'Hackney Rock' Dennis Andries MBE". Hackney Gazette. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by British
light heavyweight champion

26 January 1984 – 1986
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tom Collins
Vacant
Title last held by
Carl Thompson
British cruiserweight champion
21 January 1995 – 13 May 1995
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
30 April 1986 – 7 March 1987
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Sugar Ray Leonard
WBC light heavyweight champion
21 February 1989 – 24 June 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
28 July 1990 – 11 September 1991