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In the new book FRANK revealed how he was secretly sectioned during lockdown – after suffering a “terrifying” relapse in his battle with mental ill health.
The former World Heavyweight Champion, who was diagnosed with bipolar following his retirement from boxing, spent six weeks in hospital after family and friends grew increasingly concerned about his behaviour.
Frank said : “I went to hell and back during lockdown and ended up at rock bottom. At times I wondered if I’d get through it. It was the most terrifying time of my life. But now I am ready to tell the full story about what happened.”
In the memoir Frank, reveals:
The full details of the mental health breakdown he suffered in June 2020 which left his anguished family and friends forced to make the heartbreaking decision to have Frank sectioned.
Shocking details over failures in his care including how a nurse shared a picture of him on social media when he was in hospital. While another – tasked with helping care for Frank after he was discharged – drunkenly called Frank from the pub while telling friends about his illness. The incident is currently being investigated by the NHS.
The moment Frank desperately turned to fellow boxer Ricky Hatton for support as his life spiralled out of control.
How Frank has now made a full recovery and is launching a new campaign via his charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation, to combat a pandemic in mental health which he fears Covid-19 has created.
Frank also reveals details of the emotional reconciliation he has had with his daughter Freya, aged 15 which, he says, has been like a new beginning.
And he tells how he’s found happiness again in her personal life after getting back with his former girlfriend, Nina Colletta.
Bruno: 60 Years A Fighter, is the most definitive account of Frank’s life to date. In it he also opens up on how his boxing career was nearly derailed before it began – due to Colombian drug-dealers. And he details the bullying and racist abuse he overcame to emerge a World Champion.
He also talks about the infamous feud with Lennox Lewis, reflects on the night he became a World Champion and lifts the lid on his epic fights with Mike Tyson.
He also reveals the full details of a recent reunion with Tyson – which came just weeks after Frank was discharged from a mental health unit. And Frank tells how, despite retiring in 1996, he is still regularly offered £1m to take part in fights.
The memoir also reflects on Frank’s remarkable showbiz career outside the ring and includes a previously unseen interview with his legendary TV “sparring partner” Harry Carpenter.
Bruno: 60 Years A Fighter features tributes from reigning World Champion Tyson Fury, TV star Piers Morgan, retired World Champion Ricky Hatton, Sky TV’s Johnny Nelson, legendary promoter Barry Hearn, boxing commentator Ian Darke and sports writer Jeff Powell.
Signed copies now available
I type this shocked just heard that my friend and boxing legend Ricky took his own life. Terrible terrible news.
Morning another busy day yesterday signing I think I have now signed the last of my latest books last few left when they are gone they are gone!! Re picture So I am President of this charity and they have a boxing night coming up I will be there it’s always a great night 2 tables left Phone 07584251522
Afternoon need to say a big thanks you for everyone who got involved in the #redcardgamblingsupport & @FrankBrunoFound event last week and big thanks to Shirley Pinder who behind the scenes with @stone_jed held it together. Finally a Very big thanks to @British_Airways for their kind donation it already is being used helping people with mental Health problems #thanks #redcardgambling #frankbrunofoundation #afternoon
Sad week for passing of legends just heard 2 people John Lodge who I met a quite a few times at the Water Rats and on charity gigs I loved the Moody Blues Nights in White Satin and Diane Keaton I not sure if you know she loved Boxing we met in America can’t remember if I was fighting or a spectator she said to me “What big hands you’ve got” I did not recognise her then someone whispered in my ear “Actress Godfather” RIP to both is it me or there more legends passing this year than ever before? #legend #rip #sad
Morning I feel like I have been on an emotional tour this week big thanks to the people in Barrow on Friday it was a long drive but worth it. My office get asks why don’t we offer cheaper ways to support the charity here’s one a little auction 2x sets of 25 books starting price £50 each some brand new a few signed P&P is on top fancy them? for listing and more detail email info@frankbruno.co.uk #sunday #auction #books #morning
Morning Today is World Mental Health day and ironically the day the World officially says goodbye to someone I am honoured to call a friend. There has been so many wonderful stories and tributes to Ricky over the last few weeks from fans to family. I can only say Thank you to Ricky for his humour, & his boxing ability, he enriched people’s lives including mine and I am proud to say he was a genuine friend to me. Today we say Thank you Ricky for the short time you spent in our company. Rest in peace #ricky #mentalhealth #rip
Morning nice to be in London last night and hopefully got my views over for the Mental Health presentation and great to be working with Monty Panesar, & Tony Kelly. I understand The number of children and young people accessing NHS-funded mental health services has increased by nearly 80,000 in the past year. Going by the amount of requests my charity gets from schools and referrals I would say each of our MP’s across the UK need to get their buried head out of the sand and wake up and actually do something!!!
#wakeup #mentalhealth #morning #thursday
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