Cyrus Pattinson is on a mission to revive his career, seeking to build on his recent resurgence in Newcastle this Saturday. A former top amateur boxer, Pattinson was just one win shy of qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games.
After turning pro in 2021 and winning his first six bouts, he established himself as a fan favorite in the North East. Pattinson's professional journey has been marked by highs and lows, including a thrilling victory over former British champion Chris Jenkins and a loss to Conah Walker in 2023. The aftermath of the Walker fight saw Pattinson without a promoter, manager, or trainer, and struggling with a severe eye injury that threatened to derail his career.
At his lowest point, Pattinson has spoken about the darkest of times, where survival was a daily struggle. However, with the help of Billy Nelson's gym in Glasgow, Pattinson has found a new lease on life.
Now, with three consecutive wins under his belt, he is set to face Tunde Segun Adeyemi at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. Pattinson's loss to Walker has been put into perspective, with Walker recently knocking out Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack. Pattinson believes he is capable of beating anyone and is targeting the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles after his next fight.
His trainer, Billy Nelson, is confident in Pattinson's abilities, stating that he has improved significantly and is ready to compete at the domestic level. With his eyes firmly set on Saturday's fight, Pattinson is focused on the present, but his long-term goal is to win the British and Commonwealth titles, which he believes he is more than capable of achieving.