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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
Evening good event today for Bradford city FC long way will our motorways ever improve? Looking forward to the Olympics especially the boxing. This Sunday my favourite Essex pub is doing a soul event and raising some money for the
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hope the weather is good for getting those feet movin to some soulful tunes! #Friday #soulmusic #essex #evening
Evening good event today for Bradford city FC long way will our motorways ever improve? Looking forward to the Olympics especially the boxing. This Sunday my favourite Essex pub is doing a soul event and raising some money for the
@FrankBrunoFound
hope the weather is good for getting those feet movin to some soulful tunes! #Friday #soulmusic #essex #evening
Evening just watching the news both channels what is happening to our country?? Mr Starmer -Sir get a firm hold of your new ministerial Kingdom quickly #unitedkingdom #evening #wednesday
Evening just watching the news both channels what is happening to our country?? Mr Starmer -Sir get a firm hold of your new ministerial Kingdom quickly #unitedkingdom #evening #wednesday
Evening good to be near Leeds yesterday for the Elliot James Bransby football game good crowd nice people nearly got to play!!!! Not sure my shoulder would thank me. People are telling me business is really quiet at the moment if you are quiet so is everyone else!! Have a good evening #evening #monday #leeds
Evening good to be near Leeds yesterday for the Elliot James Bransby football game good crowd nice people nearly got to play!!!! Not sure my shoulder would thank me. People are telling me business is really quiet at the moment if you are quiet so is everyone else!! Have a good evening #evening #monday #leeds
Morning what’s happening with the weather men? I was ready with umbrella and wellington boots yesterday and no rain but to be honest I was happy but they keep getting it wrong and why do different weather mean give different weather forecasts? My office has got another 9 of these signed by Mike Tyson & myself every time we put them up for sale they sell out quickly have a good day https://frankbruno.co.uk/product/tyson-and-frank-bruno-signed-glove-uk-only/…
Morning what’s happening with the weather men? I was ready with umbrella and wellington boots yesterday and no rain but to be honest I was happy but they keep getting it wrong and why do different weather mean give different weather forecasts? My office has got another 9 of these signed by Mike Tyson & myself every time we put them up for sale they sell out quickly have a good day https://frankbruno.co.uk/product/tyson-and-frank-bruno-signed-glove-uk-only/…
RIP Ray Reardon we met a few times I remember being in the dressing/green room and another snooker player called him Dracula I had never heard this before and said to Ray “you cannot let him call you that” He said “go on then Frank sort them out” then everyone laughed I felt a bit embarrassed Ray a proper Gentleman a legend
#rip #snooker #afternoon
RIP Ray Reardon we met a few times I remember being in the dressing/green room and another snooker player called him Dracula I had never heard this before and said to Ray “you cannot let him call you that” He said “go on then Frank sort them out” then everyone laughed I felt a bit embarrassed Ray a proper Gentleman a legend
#rip #snooker #afternoon
Morning its with mixed emotions as an England fan 102 games and almost 8 years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions. For me I am thankful of Gareth Southgate he bought the country together gave us for a few days a excellent feelgood factor okay we did not win a trophy and that’s the prize trust me I know. So who do you fancy as the new manager? #morning #soccer #tuesday
Morning its with mixed emotions as an England fan 102 games and almost 8 years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions. For me I am thankful of Gareth Southgate he bought the country together gave us for a few days a excellent feelgood factor okay we did not win a trophy and that’s the prize trust me I know. So who do you fancy as the new manager? #morning #soccer #tuesday
So its the day we as a country have been waiting for certainly for the last month families are uniting together to watch the game lets hope and pray the result goes in our favour. It will be nice to say to people “where were you when England won the Euro’s” Enjoy the day and the game “Come on England” #sunday #morning #soccer er
So its the day we as a country have been waiting for certainly for the last month families are uniting together to watch the game lets hope and pray the result goes in our favour. It will be nice to say to people “where were you when England won the Euro’s” Enjoy the day and the game “Come on England” #sunday #morning #soccer er
Morning so its a rainy day remember bored I mean board games maybe dust a few down and turn the screens off and have some family quality time. I loved being in charge of the bank in Monopoly my interest fee’s were very favorable to me, Snakes and ladders almost the story of my life! Can you believe Live Aid 39 years ago where were you on that day? Have a good one
#liveaid #morning #saturday
Morning so its a rainy day remember bored I mean board games maybe dust a few down and turn the screens off and have some family quality time. I loved being in charge of the bank in Monopoly my interest fee’s were very favorable to me, Snakes and ladders almost the story of my life! Can you believe Live Aid 39 years ago where were you on that day? Have a good one
#liveaid #morning #saturday
Morning yesterday everyone I met was talking about the football amazing how one game can change the mood of so many people! So the weekend is almost here anything planned? have a great day You know can’t get out of my head “Its coming home, Football’s coming home.
#friday #morning #soccer
Morning yesterday everyone I met was talking about the football amazing how one game can change the mood of so many people! So the weekend is almost here anything planned? have a great day You know can’t get out of my head “Its coming home, Football’s coming home.
#friday #morning #soccer
Morning so what’s news? He he Nice to to talk about something else but politics. England won a penalty shootout!! I’ll be honest I was biting my nails my mum used to say “How can people get so excited about 22 men chasing a bag of wind?” But I have said it before the feelgood factor those lads representing England has given the country is wonderful. Well done Gareth and the team. Lets enjoy this as long as it lasts
#sunday #football #soccer #morning
Morning so what’s news? He he Nice to to talk about something else but politics. England won a penalty shootout!! I’ll be honest I was biting my nails my mum used to say “How can people get so excited about 22 men chasing a bag of wind?” But I have said it before the feelgood factor those lads representing England has given the country is wonderful. Well done Gareth and the team. Lets enjoy this as long as it lasts
#sunday #football #soccer #morning
Its coming home its coming home #soccer #england #whew
Morning well I didn’t expect Germany & Portugal to booth lose is this a good omen for England???? So join me as a nation lets get behind the England team today. Have a good day #england #soccer #weekend
Morning well I didn’t expect Germany & Portugal to booth lose is this a good omen for England???? So join me as a nation lets get behind the England team today. Have a good day #england #soccer #weekend
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