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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
Afternoon, my office reminded me of predictions I made about Daniel in 2019 (I’ll let you look them up!) Well last night’s fight—— It was an epic war, I’m not sure I have seen such a well words escape me Heroic, magnificent, glorious, legendary, fight in years I did feel the fight should have been stopped possibly earlier but what a fight I am glad Daniel listened to all my advice over the years he he!! His dad I met many years ago when we both used to go roller skating who told me about his amazing Son who one day would be a World Champion boxer. I laughed when I saw his dad still giving fatherly advice in no uncertain terms!! So please unless you are from the Tottenham area please join me to pray to your God that he looks kindly on West Ham this afternoon -—have a good day #epic #boxing #sunday #afternoon
Evening so an amazing fight on the menu tonight but will it live up to the expectation’s? Both could win with a knockout you know me I like to sit on the fence but it depends which Daniel comes to the fight, I love the Fabio boxing story so I really hope the hype is justified in the fight do I want to call it? No sorry!! Enjoy and may the best fighter win
#boxing #tonight #evening #knockout
Morning I was thinking of doing this tribute yesterday but the Worlds media was full of it. I could never equal a Royal tribute, but when you look at this life of Sir David he is bigger than a celebrity he is an icon and stands out being unique in his field of expertise. I loved the films with the Gorilla’s and monkeys then again if there was ever relaxing stress free TV the planet series especially underwater. I would make his programmes essential viewing in schools for teenagers whose mind are filled with many other things. I don’t think I have ever met Sir David an honour still to be achieved. So this weekend as a family get catch up on turn off the phones and relive some amazing programmes check out Meerkats Utd!! If by any chance Sir David or his team read this Happy 100th Sir David and Thanks for giving me a love for the Animal World via your TV programmes #davidattenborough #wildlife #animals #100
Morning so it’s a day for voting!! As I travel the UK and people moan about everything especially politics & what’s wrong in the Country. I say to them who did you vote for last time and 90% of the people say “Oh no I don’t vote it doesn’t make any difference anyway?” So without getting political if you want to see changes you need to vote if not just accept what happens. On the other hand I have had so many promises from politician’s over the years of changes that would be made concerning mental health guess what? I have not heard of any changes for the better. And so life goes on! Have a good day #vote #morning #politics
Morning so West Ham need a win how many times have I said that this year! I thought I’ll watch some snooker last night and when the frame finished I’ll go to the toilet and make a cup of tea, have a sandwich. Well there is only so long you can hold on and thankfully I have pause on my TV. PS I went hunger and Thirsty! Have a good day I think some time in the Garden get some fresh air #garden #gardening #snooker #coyi
Evening trust you had a good week? So it’s a bank holiday weekend anything planned? Weathers looking good. I think tonight a few tunes I love listening to my old records & Cd’s scratches and all! Have a good evening #music #tunes #friday
Okay so what you up to on Sunday? Benefitting The Frank Bruno Foundation
A bit of soul and great tunes & live singer, fund raising free admission
#sunday #essex #chelmsford #soul #bankholidayweekend
Afternoon so I am not asking for donations But I do want you to sign a petition
Please meet Ellie James, who founded the campaign for Owain’s Law. Ellie’s husband Owain was 36 when he died from glioblastoma. While he was still fighting, they found out that the tissue from his brain surgery had not been stored correctly, which meant continuing his personalised treatment options were gone. Nobody had told them this was happening. Nobody asked. It is standard NHS practice (allegedly!) and it is happening to brain tumour patients every day. A simple change to the law and for a tiny cost to the NHS, all brain tumour patients could keep their options open, improve research for others, and have a right to hope! Owain’s Law is asking the Government give patients Consent, Control and Choice on how their brain tumour tissue is stored and used. Petition needs 100,000 signatures by 26th June 2026, the second anniversary of Owain’s death. A signature from you could make an enormous difference! Petition is at https://www.change.org/p/adopt-owain-s-law-for-brain-tumour-tissue-storage #help #afternoon #petition #pleasesign #change
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