Cyrus Pattinson reveals the challenges he faces as he returns to the ring

British boxer Cyrus Pattinson has opened up about his arduous journey back into the ring after facing serious health issues. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, the pugilist shared how he overcame the toughest period of his life.

Pattinson suffered a loss to Conah Walker on August 23, 2024, marking his final in-ring appearance.

But the real challenge came months after his victory over Jorick Luisetto on September 22, 2023. During a training session in December of that year, he noticed a worrying problem with his vision.

Pattinson explained that his vision was misaligned, with images jumping from one eye to the other. The severity of the problem took him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with trauma behind the eye.

This diagnosis not only prevented him from boxing, but also prohibited him from participating in any form of physical training.

During his interview with Sky SportsCyrus Pattinson revealed the difficulties he endured during his recovery. He also described how being unable to exercise affected his mental health. According to him, losing the ability to exercise felt like being “in a car without wheels.”

“I thought, ‘Is this going to heal?’ I had to wear a patch for months. I didn’t know when I could take the patch off,” Pattinson revealed.

“Exercise has always been a crutch,” Pattinson said.

Boxing and exercise have been fundamental pillars of his life, and losing them made him feel like he was also losing his purpose.

“It’s my calling at the end of the day. It’s something I’m really good at and I’ve done it my whole life and it’s a massive part of my identity,” Pattinson added.

Despite the challenges, Pattinson made a full recovery after six months of treatment.