Matchroom’s UK schedule gets underway with a rematch at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday February 10 as Welterweight rivals Conah Walker and Cyrus Pattinson do battle again following their thrilling clash at the Utilita Arena Birmingham back in August.
Wolverhampton’s Walker (12-2-1, 4 KOs) sensationally handed former Team GB standout Pattinson (6-1, 4 KOs) the first loss of his professional career, flooring the Alnwich man three times on route to securing the biggest win of his career via an eighth-round stoppage.
All-action Pattinson gets an immediate shot at redemption, this time in front of his home crowd, as he looks to get his promising career back on track by putting his first loss behind him and continuing his climb towards title action in the 147lbs division.
Also featuring on the card is a fourth pro outing for exciting 21 year old Cameron Vuong (3-0 2 KOs) who takes on the experienced Ishmael Ellis (14-7) over eight rounds at Lightweight.
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Cyrus Pattinson has been ruled out of his rematch with Conah Walker after suffering an injury to his eye during training.
The 10 round welterweight fight had been due to headline Matchroom’s NXTGEN card in Newcastle on February 10th but in a now deleted tweet, Pattinson said:
“2 weeks before Christmas I left a sparring session with double vision. After 6 hours In the RVI, results from a CT showed a bleed from a trauma behind my right eye. 5 weeks of wearing a patch, being unable to train and no signs of improvement I’ve been withdrawn from my upcoming fight on the 10th February.”
Pattinson (6-1, 4 KO’s) has become one of the most exciting fighters in British boxing over the past year. He came out on top after engaging in a war with former British champion, Chris Jenkins, in March but in August, an inspired Walker (12-2-1, 4 KO’s) proved to be too strong and too relentless and floored Pattinson three times, forcing his corner to retire him after eight violent rounds. It was a shock defeat but one Pattinson seemed determined to avenge.
The 29 year old had begun preparations for the rematch when the injury occurred but the health of his damaged eye must now take priority.
Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti will clash for the British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles at Indigo at The O2 in London on Saturday February 10th, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Welterweight rivals Conah Walker and Cyrus Pattinson were originally set to rematch at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday February 10th, but an eye injury sustained by the Alnwick man has forced him to withdraw from their second meeting. Watford’s Bellotti (17-5, 14 KOs) is enjoying a three-fight winning streak across 2022 and 2023, with the ‘Bomber’ picking up the vacant Commonwealth title last time out at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool by stopping Aqib Fiaz in eight rounds – the Oldham fighter’s first professional loss. Chingford’s Dillon (13-0-1, 3 KOs), a former Southern Area and English champion at 130 pounds, claimed the vacant British title via an all-action split decision win against Qais Ashfaq in Newcastle last July – dedicating the career-best win to his late sister Lauren.
Watford’s Shannon Ryan and Newark’s Emma Dolan will create history when they become the first women to contest the British super flyweight title, with Dolan’s Commonwealth title also on the line in their ten-round showdown. Ryan (6-0) hasn’t put a foot wrong since joining the professional ranks at Wembley Arena in March 2022, and the Anthony Joshua-managed star can take another step on her journey to becoming the latest face of women’s boxing when she contests her first titles next month. Dolan (6-0, 1 KO) claimed the vacant Commonwealth crown in her hometown by outpointing Tanzania’s Halima Vunjabei in March 2023 before defending her belt for the first time against local rival Nicola Hopewell at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield last October.
Also featuring on the card is a fourth pro-outing for exciting 21 year-old Cameron Vuong (3-0, 2 KOs) who takes on the experienced Ishmael Ellis (14-7) over eight rounds at lightweight... Takeley cruiserweight John Hedges (8-0, 2 KOs) meets Germany’s Erdogan Kadrija (20-5, 12 KOs) over eight rounds... plus there’s action for Eltham flyweight Maiseyrose Courtney (5-0) and Bolton junior welterweight Khaleel Majid (12-0, 4 KOs).
“I’m looking forward to defending my British Title against Reece Bellotti at the top of a big Matchroom Boxing card live around the world on DAZN,” said Dillon. “Reece’s Commonwealth Title is also on the line so that’s another big motivation for me. 2024 is going to be a big year for my career. My British Title isn’t going anywhere. See you on February 10!”
“Always stay ready!” said Bellotti. ” A brilliant opportunity has come up for me to win a title that I’ve dreamed of winning since I was a kid and I can’t wait. I plan on kicking 2024 off with a bang on February 10 and then kicking on from there. This has the potential to be a massive year for me. I’m absolutely buzzing, let’s go!”
“The British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles are on the line as Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti clash at the top of our latest NXTGEN card on February 10,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “History will be made when Shannon Ryan and Emma Dolan contest the British super flyweight title for the very first time and it’s a quick return to action for red hot Lightweight prospect Cameron Vuong who steps up against the experienced Ishmael Ellis. Young guns John Hedges, Maiseyrose Courtney and Khaleel Majid all kick off what will be a busy year for them. Catch all of the action live worldwide on DAZN.”
“2 weeks before Christmas I left a sparring session with double vision. After 6 hours In the RVI, results from a CT showed a bleed from a trauma behind my right eye. 5 weeks of wearing a patch, being unable to train and no signs of improvement I’ve been withdrawn from my upcoming fight on the 10th February.”
