Cyrus Pattinson is making a comeback from a difficult period in his career, as he prepares to fight in Newcastle this Saturday. A former top amateur boxer, Pattinson was close to qualifying for the 2016 Olympics before turning professional in 2021.
He won his first six fights, establishing himself as a popular figure in the North East, but suffered a setback when he lost to Conah Walker in 2023. The defeat left Pattinson without a promoter, manager, or trainer, and he struggled with a severe eye injury that threatened to end his career. In a dark period, Pattinson found solace in walking 15-20 miles daily in the rain to clear his head, and has since found a new lease on life training with Billy Nelson in Glasgow.
Now, after three consecutive wins, Pattinson is set to face Tunde Segun Adeyemi at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. "I've got a tough opponent in front of me, but I'm ready for the challenge," Pattinson said. "I always give it my all, and I know I can beat anyone." Pattinson's loss to Walker now looks more respectable, given Walker's recent success, including a knockout win over Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack.
Pattinson's trainer, Billy Nelson, is confident in his fighter's abilities, saying, "Cyrus has improved dramatically, and I believe he can compete at the domestic level, if not European." Pattinson is focused on his upcoming fight, but has his sights set on the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles in the long term. "I'm just taking it one fight at a time, but I know I'm capable of winning those titles," he said. "I'm a fighter who always gives the fans their money's worth, and I'm excited for what's to come."