Cyrus Pattinson: Popular North East welterweight on fighting back from 'rock bottom' - 'I’m capable of beating anybody'

Cyrus Pattinson is fighting his way back from “rock bottom” as he looks to continue his career renaissance in Newcastle this Saturday.

Pattinson was a top GB amateur boxer, who was one win away from qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games.

The welterweight turned professional in 2021, winning his first six fights. With a large fanbase behind him he proved himself a North East ticket seller. He won a thrilling clash with former British champion Chris Jenkins but lost another all-action brawl with Conah Walker.

Pattinson was stopped in that 2023 clash and his road back has been arduous. After defeat he found himself without a promoter, a manager or a trainer, and was struggling with a severe eye injury that almost destroyed his career.

The situation could scarcely have been more bleak.