Britain’s Dennis Andries won the World Boxing...

Britain’s Dennis Andries won the World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title on a 12-round split decision in London over defending champion J.B. Williamson of Inglewood.

Williamson was making the first defense of his title. American judge Tony Castellano gave the fight to the champion, 115-113, but Britain’s Harry Gibbs gave it to Andries, 116-114, and Dutch judge Jan Deswert scored it 118-116 for the Briton.

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