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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
Afternoon its cup final day I remember my 1st one that I took notice of Arsenal V Liverpool 1971 I liked Charlie George as he appeared a bit of a rebel on the pitch with his long hair for a few years I loved cup final day and watched most of the day the build up to the match then loved the emotion when the winning team lifted the cup, I remember shouting at the TV when West Ham won in 1975 since then never been such a big day unless West Ham were there!! Today for me its the South London team so Crystal Palace but lets hope it does not go to the dreaded penalties. I’ll watch from the treadmill amazing 5-10 miles goes very quickly! Have a good day
#football #facup #saturday
Evening so after quite a few weeks of not being able to go in the gym and keep my fitness up I am back “fighting fit” sorry wrong term people will be thinking I’ m going back to boxing again I’ m fully fit again where I was before I became ill big thanks to Natasha my PT from Trainers & Bananas, who certainly pushes me and Anytime Fitness Leighton Buzzard both who have helped the journey #recovery #fitness #keepfit
Morning so this week is Mental Health week and the theme is ‘community’. Has Mental Health care made any progress since last year? Has the Government actually done anything for sufferers and their carers? In Northamptonshire I know my charity is weekly making a difference in people’s lives I just wish this could be replicated in every town and City in the UK not just Frank Bruno centres but Mental Health “go to” centres where ALL the money donated would be used to offer care for the MH sufferer’s & carers in the area— well we can dream. This week please each one of you try and do something to help benefit Mental Health sufferers & carers in your area lets make a difference! #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
Afternoon big thank you to the people of Dereham in Norfolk it was a hot sticky night as I type this I can smell barbeques making me hungry!!! As a kid the smell of my mums Caribbean food always got me trying to get little samples in the Kitchen I can her my mum now “Franklyn get your hands way from the food its not ready yet”. Another busy week ahead as its Mental health week. Have a good day. #Sunday #norfolk #barbecue #afternoon
Evening is it barbeque weather? I am not sure about you but when that wind gets up I want to run inside the house! I think a curry nice and hot loads of garlic and some tunes. Now you know I like a bit of soul music less than 4 weeks for the Essex Soul event looks like a good one
Tickets Here http://skiddle.com/e/39170360
#essex #soulmusic #friday
Morning today 80 years ago the UK celebrated the end of a war that if the result was different we ALL could be living very different lives. I have no stories to tell handed down to me but I have spent enough time with armed force personnel to know they put lives at risk for you and me. 80 years ago millions did the same thing a lot sadly lost their lives and their families today will remember a father Grandfather uncle etc. Join me in refection to thank them as I have said before I am proud to to be a Brit we moan about our lives and our country daily but those who gave their did it for You & me and I am thankful
#remember #80 #morning #today
Afternoon the World Tour continues after a little break today in Coventry loverly people great to back making people laugh hopefully leaving them with something to remember especially re mental Health and wellbeing so I need to give a like plug for a rescheduled event in Norfolk this weekend a free signed book with the admission ticket so how about a weekend away in Norfolk some loverly places to visit and be good to see you there as well raising money for 2 Charites come on lets sell this one out
tickets www.donorbox.org/events/724770
or 07561174826
#norfolk #dereham #evening #norwich #saturdaynight
Morning oh dear West Ham!! Well its cold today so I might stay in maybe for the gym or maybe a session at the health club or who knows I might spin some tunes what ever your doing enjoy. Now where’s my jumpers I have put away for winter? #cold #monday #morning
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