Person Open DS/UK/17842 Andries; Dennis (5 November 1953); MBE; Guyanan -born British light heavyweight boxer Andries Dennis 5 November 1953 Guyanan -born British light heavyweight boxer Male (cisgender) The Hackney Rock Georgetown, Guyana (born)

London, England (residence)

British Guyanese Sportsperson; Boxer, light heavyweight Black No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Dennis Andries MBE is a British former professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight. 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. In 1989 he 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. He eventually moved up to Cruiserweight, and never fought again for a major world title, retiring in 1996. Awards, Honours and Legacy: Andries was appointed MBE in the 1991 Birthday Honours. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Andries (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 6/17/2014 RAHAKirkbride 11/2/2022 6a6f85e1-1d34-4197-93d5-bbb63a477900