‘Sixhead’ laid to rest

Mourners viewing the remains of Guyana’s first world boxing champion, Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis yesterday at the Parade Ground. (Orlando Charles photo)

`Lewis kicked down the door that said world champions only, no Guyanese allowed’

Andrew ‘Sixhead’ Lewis, Guyana’s first world boxing champion and one of the nation’s iconic sports figures, was laid to rest during a tearful home going ceremony yesterday.

Lewis, described during the service as one of the nation’s ‘greatest sons’, was remembered as a