Cyrus Pattinson
Cyrus Ramone Pattinson is a rising star in the world of professional boxing. In this episode, Cyrus shares his experience of growing up in an unstable living condition with a mother who has a mental illness.
Cyrus was raised in Alnwick and was excluded from school for fighting before discovering boxing as a teenager. He went on to represent Great Britain for six years and is now an undefeated professional for Matchroom Boxing. He has candidly shared his experiences of growing up with a mother who suffered from Schizoaffective disorder.
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