Barrington Patterson
Barrington Renford Patterson
- aka One-eyed Baz / Zulu Baz - (25 August 1965 – 22 March 2022)
About Baz
He grew up on the tough streets of Handsworth and was involvedin 1980's football hooliganism. In October 1999, Barrington made his debut in mixed martial arts.
During his years as a professional kickboxer he fought across the globe including in Ukraine and the USA. In 2006 Barrington shot to fame after he was featured in the television documentary The Real Football Factories.
He also appeared in TV series Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men, penned a best-seller and appeared in the film “The Guvnors” alongside David Essex.
Alongside wife Tracey, he set up Birmingham's Homeless Support Team (BHST) after witnessing a school friend sleeping rough on the streets. He was also a leading light behind an anti-knife campaign Gloves Up Knives Down.
REST IN PEACE BROTHER!
You will NOT be forgotten.