02/08/2026
The Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle was the setting for another night of scintillating action yesterday as Jobes UK’s Tyne and Glory more than delivered.
If ever you need an example of the sacrifice that boxers put their bodies through to achieve their goals, look no further than the two main events.
Cyrus Pattinson and W***y Gilheaney was one of the most brutal fights I’ve witnessed live in my time following the sport. Both warriors left everything in the ring but that swelling to Cyrus’ eye was too much in the end and it was the right decision to call it. Congrats to W***y on the win and all the best to Cyrus, who more than played his part.
Congratulations also to Ben Crocker, who will now likely go on to fight for the British title. That fight was really heating up, with Bobby seeming to recover from the knockdown but risks can’t be taken with ear injuries so the referees call was the right one. Hopefully the injury isn’t too serious and Bobby will absolutely come again.
There were victories for Josh Babb and Lee Rogers in two really enjoyable scraps, props to Erick Omar Lopez and Miguel Monroy for coming to fight.
Wins also for Josh Blenkiron, Joe Miller, Sophia Maycroft, Jack Scott, Owen Rees, debutant Jake Brown who looked really composed in his first professional outing and Nathan Cummisky who got the TKO victory inside a minute.
A mention also for Matt McCallum who was recognised by the BBBoC for his contribution to the sport, notably winning 3 Northern Area titles at 3 different weights. An historic achievement and great to see him pick up that special belt.
Time for some ☕️ now. More detailed reflections to follow but once again, congratulations to everyone involved last night. Where the quality of PPV’s is rightly under scrutiny, the small hall shows are more than stepping up.
