'One Eyed Baz' - The Deadliest Bodybuilder

As a child, Barrington Patterson was blinded in one eye. In a heartbreaking accident, his sister threw a drinks can at him. As a result of this, the nickname ‘One-Eyed Baz’ was born, and in a true turn of events, this nickname earned Baz a distinctive notoriety.

- Darren Nicholhurst

In the early years of his life while growing up in the tough streets of Handsworth, Birmingham, Barrington adopted a criminal lifestyle. His addiction to violence led him to become well known as a Zulu Warrior of Birmingham’s football hooligans.

This violence eventually turned into drive and helped him win a world title in kickboxing.

We secured an exclusive interview with Baz to chat about his colourful life and how bodybuilding has always been a part of it that has helped him to grow a career as a world title holder in martial arts.

What led you to become one of the most feared characters of the underworld?

It just happened. I loved football and would always go to the Birmingham matches. I remember the National Front were still giving out The Bulldog magazine at the games. So, when violence would kick off, I would get involved, and that’s how I ended up heavily into fighting.

How do you go from deadliest man to leanest man for competing?