Dennis Andries

Dennis Andries MBE (born 5 November 1953) 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.

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.