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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
Morning so great win for the Lions and can the Lionesses complete our winning weekend? I have to say earlier the tournament people were telling me they had not really watched the England games those same people up & down the country now are planning their whole day, food, company around the final. My office ever looking for an opportunity have a World cup 1966 shirt presentation with the 11 signatures incl Bobby Moore it’s an auction. Bids over £800 please to info@frankbruno.co.uk closes Tuesday midday have a winning wonderful day Come on England #sunday #morning #lioness #football
Just watching the Lions looks like it’s going to be a different type of game from last week what do I know? So what are you doing today? Hopefully you’re not caught in traffic having to sit for hours to get to your holiday destination. As a kid I was a nightmare we had no phones my conversation was always the same “when we going to stop and get some sweets” How much longer” etc etc Kids today have so much to do in the back of cars. Have a good day come on Lions #lions #afternoon #holiday #saturday
Rip Hulk Hogan Can’t believe it we met a few times in the 80’s & 90’s he asked me to take up wrestling but at the time the World Championship in boxing was the only thing on my mind. I cannot find a pic of him and me but someone must have one. Sad day for a real character and underneath all the razzamatazz he was a really nice man. We would have been a great tag team so he said!! #wrestling #hulk #rip
I’m sure this is not good for my blood pressure come on #england
RIP Ozzy Osbourne we met several times he called me Big man when he asked me if I liked Rock music I said Soul & Reggae was my thing he said “Give me a day big man and you will love Rock music” a character a funny man and a legend who we will not see the likes of ever again #rip #music #rock
Afternoon so last night a masterclass in Boxing. I feel Boxing fans will not see another boxer like Usyk for many years to come. Great to see a lot of people I have not seen for years & I was hoping Gordon Ramsey would pop in to cook me lunch today. So whatever your doing have a good day - me watching the fights again from last night while on the treadmill! #boxing #lastnight #sunday
Morning so it’s another Big day in Boxing history they are certainly coming with more frequency. All week people have been asking me who will win but as I often say I’ll sit on the fence Usyk is an amazing tricky seasoned champion. Daniel who I have known for many years has some amazing missiles in his armoury but will he get the opportunity to deliver them and will they have the effect he wants? Of course I want Daniel to win most of all I want an entertaining fight. #boxing #saturday #morning
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