{{Short description|Guyanese boxer}} {{Use British English|date=April 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Dennis Andries |image= |image_size= |caption= |realname=Dennis Andries |nickname=The Hackney Rock |weight={{plainlist| *Light heavyweight *Cruiserweight}} |height=5 ft 10+1/2 in |reach=72+1/2 in |nationality=British |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1953|11|05|df=y}} |birth_place=Georgetown, Guyana |style=Orthodox |total=65 |wins=49 |KO=30 |losses=14 |draws=2 |no contests= }}
'''Dennis Andries''' MBE (born 5 November 1953) is a British former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-03-08-sp-13525-story.html|title=Hearns Wins Light-Heavyweight Title, Knocking Andries Down Six Times|work=Los Angeles Times|date=8 March 1987 |access-date=2022-09-24}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/fighters-like-dennis-andries-no-longer-exist/|title=Fighters like Dennis Andries no longer exist|date=29 January 2022 |publisher=Boxing News Online|access-date=2022-09-24}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=2 |nc= |ko-wins=30 |ko-losses=4 |dec-wins=19 |dec-losses=10 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |65 |{{no2}}Loss |49–14–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Johnny Nelson |TKO |7 |14 December 1996 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title}} |- |64 |{{no2}}Loss |49–13–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Terry Dunstan |PTS |12 |13 February 1996 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|York Hall, Bethnal Green, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title}} |- |63 |{{yes2}}Win |49–12–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Artis Pendergrass |PTS |8 |28 October 1995 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England}} |align=left| |- |62 |{{no2}}Loss |48–12–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Terry Dunstan |PTS |12 |13 May 1995 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title}} |- |61 |{{yes2}}Win |48–11–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Peak |PTS |10 |4 March 1995 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Forum, Livingston, Scotland}} |align=left| |- |60 |{{yes2}}Win |47–11–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Denzil Browne |TKO |11 |21 January 1995 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Cruiserweight Title}} |- |59 |{{yes2}}Win |46–11–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Sylvester White |TKO |5 |1 October 1994 |align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} {{small|Arena de Cosets, Carpentras, France}} |align=left| |- |58 |{{no2}}Loss |45–11–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Przemysław Saleta |UD |12 |23 March 1994 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Star Leisure Centre, Cardiff, Wales}} |align=left|{{small|WBC International Cruiserweight Title}} |- |57 |{{yes2}}Win |45–10–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Peak |PTS |10 |26 February 1994 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England}} |align=left| |- |56 |{{yes2}}Win |44–10–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Crawford Ashley |TKO |4 |29 January 1994 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales}} |align=left| |- |55 |{{yes2}}Win |43–10–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Willie Jake |TKO |6 |31 March 1993 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Broadway Theatre, Barking, England}} |align=left| |- |54 |{{yes2}}Win |42–10–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} David Sewell |PTS |10 |27 February 1993 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England}} |align=left| |- |53 |{{no2}}Loss |41–10–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Akim Tafer |MD |12 |27 February 1992 |align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} {{small|Salle de la Bulle, Beausoleil, France}} |align=left|{{small|EBU Cruiserweight Title}} |- |52 |{{yes2}}Win |41–9–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Paul Madison |TKO |9 |11 December 1991 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |51 |{{yes2}}Win |40–9–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|BAR}} Edward Neblett |KO |4 |15 November 1991 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |50 |{{no2}}Loss |39–9–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jeff Harding |MD |12 |11 September 1991 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Hammersmith Apollo, Hammersmith, England}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |49 |{{yes2}}Win |39–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Guy Waters |UD |12 |19 January 1991 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |48 |{{yes2}}Win |38–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} Sergio Daniel Merani |TKO |4 |10 October 1990 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |47 |{{yes2}}Win |37–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jeff Harding |KO |7 |28 July 1990 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |46 |{{yes2}}Win |36–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Clarismundo Aparecido Silva |TKO |7 |20 January 1990 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |45 |{{yes2}}Win |35–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Art Jimmerson |UD |10 |26 October 1989 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |44 |{{no2}}Loss |34–8–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jeff Harding |TKO |12 |24 June 1989 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |43 |{{yes2}}Win |34–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tony Willis |TKO |5 |21 February 1989 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |42 |{{yes2}}Win |33–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Paul Madison |TKO |4 |17 October 1988 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |41 |{{yes2}}Win |32–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tony Harrison |TKO |8 |10 September 1988 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |40 |{{yes2}}Win |31–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Bobby Czyz |MD |10 |22 May 1988 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |39 |{{yes2}}Win |30–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jamie Howe |PTS |10 |20 February 1988 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |38 |{{yes2}}Win |29–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Folley |PTS |10 |6 October 1987 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |37 |{{no2}}Loss |28–7–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Thomas Hearns |TKO |10 |7 March 1987 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |36 |{{yes2}}Win |28–6–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Tony Sibson |TKO |9 |10 September 1986 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Alexandra Pavilion, Muswell Hill, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |35 |{{yes2}}Win |27–6–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} J. B. Williamson |SD |12 |30 April 1986 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Picketts Lock Stadium, Edmonton, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBC light heavyweight title}} |- |34 |{{yes2}}Win |26–6–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Keith Bristol |TKO |6 |13 February 1986 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Crest Hotel, Longford, England}} |align=left| |- |33 |{{draw}}Draw |25–6–2 |align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Alex Blanchard |PTS |12 |11 December 1985 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|West Hotel, Fulham, England}} |align=left| |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |25–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marcus Dorsey |KO |3 |6 June 1985 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |24–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tim Broady |TKO |5 |25 May 1985 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |23–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Meachem |TKO |4 |7 May 1985 |align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.}} |align=left| |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |22–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|BEL}} Jose Seys |TKO |3 |23 March 1985 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England}} |align=left| |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |21–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} Devon Bailey |KO |12 |10 October 1984 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |20–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} Tom Collins |PTS |12 |6 April 1984 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Town Hall, Watford, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |19–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} Tom Collins |PTS |12 |26 January 1984 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |18–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Keith Bristol |KO |4 |22 September 1983 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |17–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Chris Lawson |KO |4 |19 May 1983 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Porchester Hall, Queensway, England}} |align=left| |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |16–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Karl Canwell |KO |4 |28 February 1983 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |15–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Keith Bristol |PTS |10 |13 August 1982 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Lyceum Ballroom, The Strand, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title.}} |- |21 |{{no2}}Loss |14–6–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} Tom Collins |PTS |15 |15 March 1982 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |14–5–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Alex Penarski |PTS |10 |23 November 1981 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Aquarius Night Club, Chesterfield, England}} |align=left| |- |19 |{{no2}}Loss |13–5–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} David Pearce |TKO |7 |12 October 1981 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Centre Hotel, Bloomsbury, England}} |align=left| |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |13–4–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Liam Coleman |TKO |6 |16 September 1981 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England}} |align=left| |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |12–4–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Shaun Chalcraft |PTS |10 |23 March 1981 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|World Sporting Club, Mayfair, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |11–4–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Chris Lawson |TKO |8 |18 June 1980 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England}} |align=left| |- |15 |{{no2}}Loss |10–4–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|UGA}} Mustafa Wasajja |PTS |8 |17 April 1980 |align=left|{{flagicon|DEN}} {{small|Brøndbyhallen, Brondby, Denmark}} |align=left| |- |14 |{{no2}}Loss |10–3–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} Bunny Johnson |PTS |15 |27 February 1980 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Adulte Ballroom, Burslem, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |10–2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Johnny Waldron |TKO |10 |17 September 1979 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|World Sporting Club, Mayfair, England}} |align=left|{{small|BBBofC Southern Area Light Heavyweight Title}} |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |9–2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} Bonny McKenzie |PTS |8 |6 June 1979 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Executive Sporting Club, Burslem, England}} |align=left| |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |8–2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Francis Hands |TKO |8 |5 April 1979 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|The Stadium, Liverpool, England}} |align=left| |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |7–2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} Tom Collins |KO |6 |30 January 1979 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|20th Century Sporting Club, Southend, England}} |align=left| |- |9 |{{no2}}Loss |6–2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} Bunny Johnson |PTS |10 |22 January 1979 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England}} |align=left| |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |6–1–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|CUR}} Tom Collins |PTS |8 |4 December 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England}} |align=left| |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |5–1–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Glen McEwan |TKO |7 |22 November 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Top of the World Ballroom, Stoke-on-Trent, England}} |align=left| |- |6 |{{draw}}Draw |4–1–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Les McAteer |PTS |8 |14 November 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Hamilton Club, Birkenhead, England}} |align=left| |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |4–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Neville Esteban |PTS |6 |31 October 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Civic Hall, Barnsley, England}} |align=left| |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |3–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Ken Jones |PTS |6 |18 September 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England}} |align=left| |- |3 |{{no2}}Loss |2–1 |align=left|{{flagicon|JAM}} Bonny McKenzie |PTS |8 |20 June 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|20th Century SC,Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England}} |align=left| |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Mark Cumber |TKO |1 |1 June 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Centre Airport Hotel, Heathrow, England}} |align=left| |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} Ray Pearce |KO |2 |16 May 1978 |align=left|{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Stowaway Club, Newport, Wales}} |align=left| |}
==Honours== Andries was appointed the MBE in the 1991 Birthday Honours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/sport/remembering-the-hackney-rock-dennis-andries-mbe-6918062|title=Remembering the 'Hackney Rock' Dennis Andries MBE|date=22 January 2021 |publisher=Hackney Gazette|access-date=2022-09-24}}</ref>
==See also== *List of world light-heavyweight boxing champions *List of British world boxing champions *List of outright winners of the Lonsdale belt
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=331}}
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=Regional boxing titles}} {{s-bef|before=Tom Collins}} {{s-ttl|title=British<br />light heavyweight champion |years=26 January 1984 – 1986<br />Vacated}} {{s-vac|next=Tom Collins}} |- {{s-vac|last=Carl Thompson}} {{s-ttl|title=British cruiserweight champion |years=21 January 1995 – 13 May 1995}} {{s-aft|after=Terry Dunstan}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}} {{s-bef|before=J. B. Williamson}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC light heavyweight champion |years=30 April 1986 – 7 March 1987}} {{s-aft|after=Thomas Hearns}} {{s-vac|last=Sugar Ray Leonard}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC light heavyweight champion |years=21 February 1989 – 24 June 1989}} {{s-aft|rows=2|after=Jeff Harding}} {{s-bef|before=Jeff Harding}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC light heavyweight champion |years=28 July 1990 – 11 September 1991}} {{s-end}}
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