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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
On Friday 24 July, Raven collapsed unexpectedly after a sparring session on Denmark. Emergency services were called immediately, and she was airlifted to an overseas hospital. She was diagnosed with a brain hematoma and cerebral edema.
Raven underwent emergency surgery right away. The procedure successfully stemmed the bleeding and helped stabilise the swelling. She was kept in a medically induced coma that she has now in the past day been taken of the sedatives and is currently still receiving treatment whilst awaiting medical supervised repatriation to a hospital in the uk where she her rehabilitation is expected to take some time.
This fundraising page has been set up by Rowena Banerjea, a friend of Raven Chapman and her family, with the support of Raven’s family. The donated funds will be spent on Raven’s repatriation to the UK and ongoing rehabilitation. The donated funds will be managed by Raven’s mum, Eleanor Wood, who is organising her medical repatriation to a UK hospital.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/funds-to-repatriate-raven-for-medical-care #help #please #boxing #boxingfamily
Evening so what has happened at West Ham? This morning listening to all the armchair experts give their opinions good job I’m not a gambling man! So how’s your week been? Book now finished I’ll advise when you can buy. Make an ideal Xmas present, an Easter one, Valentines day, Birthday sorry getting carried away he he. I’m not giving anything away but some headline stories in there!!! So have a good night. #westham #book #newbook #evening #weekend
Afternoon how are you? Has the world gone on holiday? Everything and everyone seems to be waiting for “someone who is away at present!! While I am on the subject anyone know someone in a senior position at http://Booking.com ideally a phone number and an email address details please to info@frankbruno.co.uk urgently #help #booking.com #problem
Afternoon how are you? Has the world gone on holiday? Everything and everyone seems to be waiting for “someone who is away at present!! While I am on the subject anyone know someone in a senior position at http://Booking.com ideally a phone number and an email address details please to info@frankbruno.co.uk urgently
Morning another busy week the new book is 99.9% finished. Grandkids came to visit they are just growing and growing then I was asked to do some DIY well DIY and me are not best friends but I will try until the person asking me say’s “Don’t worry Frank just leave it!!” So West Ham start their new season today yes I know before you say anything “in the Championship”! Have a good day COYI
#grandchildren #sunday #football
Evening so you are walking with a couple of your mates in an open piece of ground and a football is sitting there, no one about do you ignore it or kick it to your mates? So I have been asked to place some footballs all over the place and today did so in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire. If a small game of football between a few people means they won’t be up to other things in the park it gets my thumbs up so these went to Pages, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4TG and Astral Park Leighton Buzzard LU7 4AY they will be gone by now but look out. You CANNOT beat a bit of exercise have a good night #exercise #ball #park
Morning I am having to do this too often RIP Jimmy Cricket we worked together lots of times mainly in the 90’s on the circuit. I loved “Letter from me mammy” I remember being in the wings and he was doing the routine as you know my laugh is not quiet 1st time we got away with it and Jimmy gave a funny response but by the 3rd time the organiser was getting annoyed and I was sent back to the dressing room! Loverly man
#rip #comedy #funny #sad
Morning some pics from yesterday I also met Bruno the dog named after me! I can only applaud and encourage communities that get kids into boxing training at a young age it does not have to be contact boxing it gets them away from screens and off-street corners. As I am typing this someone has the barbeque going smells wonderful I am suddenly very hungry have a good day! #saturday #doggy #kidsplay #boxing
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