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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
Morning so its Big thanks to Howden’s Building products one of their team bid on a dinner with Me with 10 people and we had a great night and raised some money for my foundation big thanks also to Ben and the team at the Drunken Dragon near Chelmsford Essex who did an amazing job great food and service. Sadly we have found ourselves with a few places remaining for the Charlie Magri Benefit Dinner next week For £50 its great value at the Manor of Groves hotel CM21 OJU I will also be doing a little presentation. We are delighted that numerous other distinguished former World, British, European, champions have confirmed their attendance, inc John ‘H’ Stracey John Conteh , Duke McKenzie, Clinton McKenzie, Colin McMillan, Billy Schwer, Derek Williams, and Jason Matthews. The evening will include 3 course meal, a top comedian, first class musical entertainment including John Pierce last year’s semi-finalist on BGT. Please email mikehelenjacks@aol.com for further information #afternoon #help #alzheimers #boxing
A good win for West Ham on Friday we now need other results to go the Hammers way in the next couple of days. I was honoured to be invited to speak at the Conference of Humility, Kindness & Love in Telford yesterday with thousands of people in attendance with what’s going on in the World at the moment certainly there is a need for a bit more Kindness and love So it’s the anniversary of the Titanic tragedy this week 114 years and my office has a Titanic presentation signed by the last survivor Millvina Dean with COA for auction for my charity starting bids £300 to info@frankbruno.co.uk #auction #westham #telford #sunday
Morning again So we were spoiled with an afternoon/evening of Boxing. Loved the way Tyson honoured Ricky Hatton. Coming out of retirement to fight again is always going to be risky but Tyson stood his ground and of course we all want to see the AJ fight I quite enjoyed the other fights as boxing fans we have been spoilt the last few weeks! Do I ever think the Tyson & AJ fight will happen? Yes of course but as a British boxing fan let’s stop the rumours and get the contracts signed even if its next year!! #boxing #tyson #aj #fight
Morning lots to talk about so I’ll do a few posts Been a busy week but first let’s start by wishing the best to Eammon Holmes. We have met many times over the years & I have always trusted & liked Eammon as a presenter people always said to me “Oh you’re in safe hands with Eammon” whenever I am on the media circuit. So if your reading this Eammon thinking and praying for you #getwellsoon #stroke #sunday
Morning I am delighted to announce my involvement & Support of Carers card UK. For years I have reminded people that it’s not just the “patient” who suffers but also the carers who spend time, worry and finances trying to give the patient/sufferer a better quality of life. So this is a no brainer for me. It gives savings, support & recognition with exclusive discounts, free carer tickets & wellbeing support. Interested? https://www.carerscarduk.co.uk/ #carers #care #carer #morning
Evening you know when someone is just trying to do some good in this cruel World can I introduce you to Neil who with a friend Sacha are raising money for special homes for short stays for families where a young member of the family is having cancer treatment locally. They are doing a run/walk over 950 miles please have a look and give something even £10 who knows one day sadly you or someone you know may need the use of some of this accommodation https://justgiving.com/page/neil-mills-1729538959475?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Afternoon so I had 2 visits to The London Stadium last week one happier than the other one. I was asked to be “assistant manager” for a charity game benefitting my own charity and others great fun the other visit on Sunday what can I say?
#london #londonstadium #afternoon #tuesday
Morning, so in your house do you have the Easter eggs before Easter Sunday? I was never allowed any B4 the Sunday as a child but now my weakness is chocolate so I love this time of the year. Another great weekend of Boxing and for me the heavyweights tonight. It will be a close one to call but I hope Derek Chisora can win it. Then we must not forget Lauren Price. RE my foundation Antiques auction here is something different it’s called Trench art a set of 2 that have been used as candle sticks bids or more info over £60 to info@frankbruno.co.uk. Have a good day now where’s my Easter eggs? #boxing #easter #eggs #morning
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