Reporters’ star ratings for main events and undercards are based on in-ring entertainment, competitiveness and whether overall expectation was met
NEWCASTLE
MARCH 18
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CYRUS PATTINSON moved towards title contention and became the North East’s latest boxing hero after winning a domestic showstopper against Chris Jenkins.
The supremely conditioned and talented Alnwick southpaw’s unrelenting approach finally wore down the amazing Jenkins, with referee Bob Williams calling it off at 1-34 of round nine following a wave of the towel from coach Gary Lockett in the proud Welsh corner.
Goodness knows how these two welterweights fought at such pace and intensity, but the crowd inside the Utilita Arena lapped up every