Alnwick boxer Cyrus Pattinson praises home support as he prepares for his Commonwealth International title bout
Alnwick welterweight Cyrus Pattinson says his dream bill would take place at Alnwick Castle or the pastures.
The popular 31-year-old boxer is back on the card at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on April 18 when he takes on Indian fighter Rohit Chauhan – and he hopes his home support can help roar him to a fourth straight win and the belt in the Commonwealth International bout.
“The local crowd is so important for me – every fight I always have hundreds travelling down from Northumberland and it always makes the night even more special,” said Pattinson, who had a large travelling contingent attend his last fight.
That resulted in a seventh-round victory as opponent Jose Pomba was disqualified for persistent fouling at Sunderland.
“I’m so grateful I have the opportunity of bringing people together and enjoying a night with friends and family when it’s so easy for life to get in the way and get caught up being busy,” he continued.
“Obviously winning the fight brings me a lot of pleasure, but I get so much enjoyment from hearing from people how much of a good night they had and the people they’ve not caught up with in so long.”
Pattinson has also beaten Joe Garside and Andrei Antonov since coming back from a serious eye injury that had threatened his career, and he is proud of his local roots.
“It’s a privilege representing Alnwick and Northumberland; I’d love the opportunity to fight in the castle or pastures in the future to give something back to those who struggle to make the journey to fights through my career,” said Pattinson, who is aware of the capabilities of his upcoming opponent.
“He’s an experienced Indian, and a clever technical fighter.
“We’ve been working on a few things over the last few weeks to exploit certain areas but ultimately, we’re very confident in whichever way the fight is fought we will be coming away as Commonwealth International champion and bringing the belt back to Alnwick.”
Pattinson has a professional career record of nine wins from 10 fights with five knockouts.
“Training is going very well, I’m under fantastic guidance from one of the best trainers in the world with multiple world champions, Billy Nelson.
“I really feel this is the start of an exciting chapter now I’m back into title fights after my eye injury,” he continued.
“I’d like to thank all my sponsors for this fight. A lot of local businesses have supported me and it makes my journey and camp so much more enjoyable – Borderline Tattooing Collective, Alncom, L&A Reinforcements, DHG Build Solutions, Cafe 472, Sherkhan, AW Groundworks, Collingwood Arms, RD Drilling, Ayre Property Services, Berwick Geotechnical Ltd, North Shore Coffee, MSK Sports Injury Clinic and Mr Tilly’s Barbershop.”
Tickets for Cyrus Pattinson’s fight against Rohit Chauhan on the ‘Titles on the Tyne’ card on Saturday, April 18, can be purchased directly from him through his Facebook or Instagram pages priced at £50, £80, £120 and £200 VIP.