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New book 60 years a fighter a new book commemorating Franks 60th Birthday

 60 years a fighter a new book commemorating Franks 60th Birthday

 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

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Morning so its a very happy St Patricks day to my Irish followers and friends I am not really a drinker but I do like a Guinness now and again. Well done in the Rugby. Good win for @joejoyceboxing The heavy weight scene is looking interesting again. I fancy a walk today but need it to stop raining!! Have a good day I think Roast Dinner is the order of the day with a Guinness of course cheers and Good health to you all.  #irish #guinness #goodmorning

Morning so its a very happy St Patricks day to my Irish followers and friends I am not really a drinker but I do like a Guinness now and again. Well done in the Rugby. Good win for @joejoyceboxing The heavy weight scene is looking interesting again. I fancy a walk today but need it to stop raining!! Have a good day I think Roast Dinner is the order of the day with a Guinness of course cheers and Good health to you all. #irish #guinness #goodmorning ...

Morning it was back to Essex last night to my fav restaurant & bar the Drunken Dragon in Bicknacre a fundraiser for my charity Big Big thanks to MattPhilips who gave up his time for an excellent performance of Luther & soul legends. So what are you doing today? Lots of sport on TV sounds like a lazy day have a good one #soul #saturday #morning ning

Morning it was back to Essex last night to my fav restaurant & bar the Drunken Dragon in Bicknacre a fundraiser for my charity Big Big thanks to MattPhilips who gave up his time for an excellent performance of Luther & soul legends. So what are you doing today? Lots of sport on TV sounds like a lazy day have a good one #soul #saturday #morning ning ...

Evening good to be at the Excel for the Wellbeing expo show yesterday. So big game for West Ham
tonight so come on you neutral’s lets all get behind the hammers. Have a good night
 
 #westham #evening #exel #soccer

Evening good to be at the Excel for the Wellbeing expo show yesterday. So big game for West Ham
tonight so come on you neutral’s lets all get behind the hammers. Have a good night

#westham #evening #exel #soccer
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Evening. Great to be back at the Foundation today it was presentation day. The individuals that completed our Round by Round programme came in to receive their certificates weather is horrible!! I just want spring to arrive bit of sun!!
 #charity #evening #mentalhealth

Evening. Great to be back at the Foundation today it was presentation day. The individuals that completed our Round by Round programme came in to receive their certificates weather is horrible!! I just want spring to arrive bit of sun!!
#charity #evening #mentalhealth
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Wet Morning to you. Happy Mothers day to all the Mums trust your nearest and dearest are looking after you & have not forgotten you. You know our mums when we are kids can feel like our enemies only because they want the best for us & we always want to push the boundaries but when they are gone you really appreciate what they did for you. So spoil all the mums treat them make them special. Tell them you appreciate them. My Mum? I miss her every day.  #sunday #mothersday #mum

Wet Morning to you. Happy Mothers day to all the Mums trust your nearest and dearest are looking after you & have not forgotten you. You know our mums when we are kids can feel like our enemies only because they want the best for us & we always want to push the boundaries but when they are gone you really appreciate what they did for you. So spoil all the mums treat them make them special. Tell them you appreciate them. My Mum? I miss her every day. #sunday #mothersday #mum ...

Evening big thanks to the people of Plymouth who ventured out last night we had a great night. So settling down for the boxing with a cup of tea. How do I see the AJ fight? Its not a forgone conclusion Francis Ngannou comes from a different training background but IF he connects & gets a well positioned punch its good night Vienna, so AJ needs to be on his defensive game as well as looking for the opportunities to deliver a fight- changing punch of course I want AJ to win also the Zhilei Zhang V Parker looking promising good night of boxing -—come on AJ!  #aj #boxing #evening

Evening big thanks to the people of Plymouth who ventured out last night we had a great night. So settling down for the boxing with a cup of tea. How do I see the AJ fight? Its not a forgone conclusion Francis Ngannou comes from a different training background but IF he connects & gets a well positioned punch its good night Vienna, so AJ needs to be on his defensive game as well as looking for the opportunities to deliver a fight- changing punch of course I want AJ to win also the Zhilei Zhang V Parker looking promising good night of boxing -—come on AJ! #aj #boxing #evening ...

Morning I get asked often you have been to the top of your professional career what now makes you happy and I have to say my family. My grandkids are growing up too fast but make me so happy. #family #morning #happy

Morning I get asked often you have been to the top of your professional career what now makes you happy and I have to say my family. My grandkids are growing up too fast but make me so happy. #family #morning #happy ...

Morning good win for West Ham so what have you got planned for the day? How about a family get together without screens for 4 hours see if you and the rest of the family can do it! Have a good day  #phone #sunday #morning

Morning good win for West Ham so what have you got planned for the day? How about a family get together without screens for 4 hours see if you and the rest of the family can do it! Have a good day #phone #sunday #morning ...

Afternoon big thanks to the people of Bolton who turned up at the “Its Mental” event last night. Great to be back at work so next week there is a few VIP tickets and around 10 normal tickets left for the Plymouth event see poster if you are in the area be good to see you I have not been there for a few years have a good day.  #saturday #plymouth #weekend

Afternoon big thanks to the people of Bolton who turned up at the “Its Mental” event last night. Great to be back at work so next week there is a few VIP tickets and around 10 normal tickets left for the Plymouth event see poster if you are in the area be good to see you I have not been there for a few years have a good day. #saturday #plymouth #weekend ...

So last night 35 years ago Mike Tyson & I had our first fight it was an amazing atmosphere but the better man won on the night but I rocked him! Seems like yesterday where were you watching it? Someone once asked me where I was when Mike Tyson fought Frank Bruno and he was really serious I said I was there! The man looked at me and said you were really lucky to get a ticket -—funny.  #miketyson #boxing #evening

So last night 35 years ago Mike Tyson & I had our first fight it was an amazing atmosphere but the better man won on the night but I rocked him! Seems like yesterday where were you watching it? Someone once asked me where I was when Mike Tyson fought Frank Bruno and he was really serious I said I was there! The man looked at me and said you were really lucky to get a ticket -—funny. #miketyson #boxing #evening ...

Afternoon Stan Bowles RIP I met him several times on the “circuit” always funny and a real character. I have heard the Christian name “Bruno” is now an unpopular choice of name for new Babies! Some people think my first name is Bruno!! Almost every week I am told people have named their pets after me over the years but never heard of someone naming their goldfish Bruno! Going back to work this week cannot wait! Have a good day now where’s my pet worm Roger
 #sunday #afternoon #rip

Afternoon Stan Bowles RIP I met him several times on the “circuit” always funny and a real character. I have heard the Christian name “Bruno” is now an unpopular choice of name for new Babies! Some people think my first name is Bruno!! Almost every week I am told people have named their pets after me over the years but never heard of someone naming their goldfish Bruno! Going back to work this week cannot wait! Have a good day now where’s my pet worm Roger
#sunday #afternoon #rip
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Morning how are you? If I ever needed an umbrella it was this week! I know I have some trying to find them is a different story. I am always loosing items then you think someone’s moved it or taken it then how happy are you when you find it!! I am now able to start signing again We have just had in some mini belts so I have signed 15– fancy one? Now where’s my phone
https://www.frankbruno.co.uk/product/wbc-mini-belt-s/
 #morning #saturday #memoribilia

Morning how are you? If I ever needed an umbrella it was this week! I know I have some trying to find them is a different story. I am always loosing items then you think someone’s moved it or taken it then how happy are you when you find it!! I am now able to start signing again We have just had in some mini belts so I have signed 15– fancy one? Now where’s my phone
https://www.frankbruno.co.uk/product/wbc-mini-belt-s/
#morning #saturday #memoribilia
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