Patrick Brown (boxer)

Patrick Brown
OLY
Personal information
Born (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999[1]
Sale, Greater Manchester, England[2]
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
WeightCruiserweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[3]
Total fights6
Wins6
Win by KO6

Patrick Brown OLY (born 11 November 1999) is an English professional boxer. He has held the WBA International and IBF Intercontinental cruiserweight titles since April 2026. As an amateur Brown represented Great Britain at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Amateur career

By 2019, Brown was a two-time North West champion.[4] In 2021, he won the heavyweight title at the England Boxing National Amateur Championships, representing Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club.[5] The following year Brown was awarded a place on the GB Boxing podium squad[6] and won his second national championship.[7]

In March 2024, Brown secured a quota spot for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris when he defeated Poland's Mateusz Bereźnicki by unanimous decision in the quarter-finals at the World Qualification Tournament 1 in Busto Arsizio, Italy.[8][9][10]

On 7 June 2024, Brown was officially announced among the Great Britain squad for the Olympics.[11][12][13] He was drawn to fight 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships silver medalist Keno Marley Machado from Brazil in the first round[14] and lost by 4:1 split decision.[15][16][17]

Professional career

On 25 November 2024, Brown turned professional, signing a promotional contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.[18][19] He made his pro-debut against Federico Javier Grandone at Planet Ice in Altrincham on 28 March 2025, winning by stoppage in the fourth of their scheduled six-round contest.[20][21] According to Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing's chief executive officer, Brown sold over 1,200 tickets for the event.[22]

His second professional bout was against Ivan Duka at bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham on 21 June 2025, on the Galal Yafai vs Francisco Rodriguez undercard.[23] Brown won by stoppage in the second round.[24] Two weeks later, on 5 July 2025, Brown was back in action against Lewis Oakford at the AO Arena in Manchester on the undercard of Jack Catterall vs Harlem Eubank. He stopped his opponent in the first round.[25][26]

On 13 September 2025, he made it four consecutive stoppage wins with a second round technical knockout victory over Austine Nnamdi at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.[27][28]

Brown made his United States debut on 1 November 2025, knocking out former WBA interim light-heavyweight champion, Felix Valera, in the second of their scheduled 10 rounds at Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida. He sent his opponent to the canvas three times in quick succession in round two, the third leaving Valera lying face-down on the mat causing the referee to halt the contest without administering a count.[29][30]

Back at the scene of his pro-debut, Planet Ice in Altrincham, Brown fought Vasil Ducar on 3 April 2026.[31] He knocked down his opponent three times during the fight before it was stopped in the eighth round with Brown awarded the win by technical knockout, claiming the vacant WBA International and IBF Intercontinental cruiserweight titles in the process.[32][33]

In January 2026, before the Ducar fight took place, Eddie Hearn indicated that he was going to make a substantial financial offer to John Hedges (12–0, 3 KOs) to defend his English championship against Brown. Hedges had recently recorded a notable decision victory over Ellis Zorro, after winning the belt in May 2025. Hearn described it as "a dangerous fight for both" and argued that Hedges should be "well paid" given the potential risks to his career trajectory. He also believed that Hedges possessed the experience and style to trouble Brown.[34] Following his win over Ducar, speculation surrounded a potential bout with Hedges, who entered the ring after the fight. Brown downplayed the prospect, stating that he had wanted the matchup earlier but believed "that ship's sailed" after negotiations failed to materialise. Instead, he wanted to pursue opportunities beyond the English title level, while adding that he retained "full respect" for Hedges.[35] On 19 April, both boxers agreed on terms to fight one another after Brown was made mandatory. The fight was expected to take place on a Matchroom show.[36] On 20 July, the fight was formally announced to take place at the Co-op Live in Manchester, on 19 September 2026, with the vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles on the line.[37][38][39]

Professional boxing record

6 fights 6 wins 0 losses
By knockout 6 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
6 Win 6–0 Vasil Ducar TKO 8 (10), 2:58 3 Apr 2026 Planet Ice, Altrincham, England Won vacant WBA International and IBF Intercontinental cruiserweight titles
5 Win 5–0 Felix Valera KO 2 (10), 1:31 1 Nov 2025 Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida, United States
4 Win 4–0 Austine Nnamdi TKO 2 (8), 1:51 13 Sep 2025 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland
3 Win 3–0 Lewis Oakford TKO 1 (8), 2:06 5 Jul 2025 AO Arena, Manchester, England
2 Win 2–0 Ivan Duka KO 2 (6), 1:02 21 Jun 2025 bp pulse LIVE Arena, Birmingham, England
1 Win 1–0 Federico Javier Grandone TKO 4 (6), 0:55 28 Mar 2025 Planet Ice, Altrincham, England

References

  1. ↑ "Team GB profile of Patrick Brown". Team GB. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "The Manchester-born GB boxer aiming for Paris 2024". mancunianmatters.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  3. ↑ "Boxing record for Patrick Brown". BoxRec.
  4. ↑ Wilkinson, Damon (2019-03-10). "Inside Greater Manchester's boxing gyms". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  5. ↑ "England Boxing National Amateur Championships 2021". englandboxing.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  6. ↑ "GB Boxing adds 18 new boxers to its squads after a series of assessments". GB Boxing. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  7. ↑ "England Boxing National Amateur Championships 2022". englandboxing.org. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  8. ↑ "Paris Olympics: GB-based boxers Patrick Brown, Chantelle Reid and Cindy Ngamba qualify for Games". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  9. ↑ "Boxers Pat Brown and Cindy Ngamba going for gold after achieving 'dream' of reaching Paris Olympics". ITV. 2024-03-20.
  10. ↑ "Conclusion of Boxing Road to Paris event in Italy sees Patrick Brown and Chantelle Reid earn qualification for Paris 2024 Olympic Games". GB Boxing. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  11. ↑ "Team GB announce Olympic boxing squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  12. ↑ "Five English Boxers to Compete for Team GB at Paris 2024". England Boxing. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  13. ↑ "Team GB announces the six boxers that will compete at Paris 2024". GB Boxing. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  14. ↑ "GB boxers need 'performance of life' after tough draw". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  15. ↑ "Disappointment on day two at Paris 2024 for Team GB as both Eccles and Brown suffer split decision defeats". GB Boxing. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  16. ↑ "Patrick will take time out of the ring after Olympics". Thurrock Gazette. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  17. ↑ "Olympic Games Paris 2024: Sale fighter Patrick Brown reflects on his defeat and weighs up what's next". Manchester World. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  18. ↑ "Olympian Brown signs with Hearn's Matchroom". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  19. ↑ "Matchroom sign top prospect Pat Brown". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Pat Brown Wins Debut With Impressive Fourth-Round TKO Over Federico Javier Grandone". The Ring. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  21. ↑ "Pat Brown dismisses Federico Javier Grandone in his professional debut". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  22. ↑ "Pat Brown Hyped For U.S. Debut After Easy Start To Pro Career". The Ring. 2025-10-15. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  23. ↑ "Pat Brown isn't drawn to the limelight: 'I just want to walk my dogs'". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  24. ↑ "Promising Pat Brown and Tiah Mai Ayton earn early stoppages". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  25. ↑ "Pat Brown knocks out Lewis Oakford in round one". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  26. ↑ "Skye Nicolson and Pat Brown impress with stoppage wins in Manchester". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  27. ↑ "Pat Brown and Molly McCann record victories in Belfast". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "Pat Brown secures two-round triumph as Molly McCann seals comfortable win on pro boxing debut". DAZN. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "Lenier Pero outpoints Jordan Thompson as Pat Brown secures latest highlight-reel knockout". DAZN. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  30. ↑ "Omari Jones, Pat Brown Score Stoppage Wins On Pero-Thompson Undercard". The Ring. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  31. ↑ "Rising British star Pat Brown to face Vasil Ducar on April 3". DAZN. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "Pat Brown breaks down, stops Vasil Ducar in eighth round". The Ring. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  33. ↑ "Pat Brown overcomes Vasil Ducar test with eighth-round stoppage success". DAZN. Retrieved 3 April 2026.
  34. ↑ Taylor, Declan (2026-01-04). "Matchroom Ready To Pay John Hedges 'Big Money' For Clash With Rising Star". The Ring. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  35. ↑ Evans, John (2026-04-04). "Pat Brown looks beyond John Hedges after Vasil Ducar TKO". The Ring. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  36. ↑ Evans, John (2026-04-19). "John Hedges revs up for encounter with Pat Brown later this year". The Ring. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  37. ↑ "John Hedges paired with Pat Brown for British and Commonwealth cruiserweight belts". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  38. ↑ "DALTON SMITH, BEN WHITTAKER, PAT BROWN AND GEORGE LIDDARD HEADLINE HUGE UK FIGHT NIGHTS FOR MATCHROOM BOXING IN LONDON, MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM AND SHEFFIELD – LIVE ON DAZN". Matchroom Boxing. Retrieved 2026-08-07.
  39. ↑ "Hedges and Brown confirm Lonsdale Belt clash for September". DAZN. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
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