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The HACKNEY ROCK was a tough as they come. A classic example of a fighter who could both dish it out and take it.
Andries never really got the recognition he deserved when in fact he achieved far more than many other fighters who received bigger praise for lesser efforts. He went from domestic fighter who struggled get bouts to a three time world champion through sheer determination and mental toughness.
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.
