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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
Morning nice end to Match of the day with @GaryLineker leaving and West Ham won!!! Quieter week ahead but with my work suddenly the phone goes and then it becomes a busy one oh there goes the phone—— No I do not want to complete a survey!! How do these people get my number? One of the World mysteries. Just found this pic who is this lady any ideas? Have a good day. #monday #westham #motd #morning
Morning Its a bank holiday weekend we need more of these or do we? Just watching #ITV Malpractice boxset interesting the #Mental Health Unit I could write a few episodes of these!! So last day of the football season I don’t gamble but this season if I was a betting man at the start of the season would not have guessed it would pan out as it did!! You know I love my curry? Well I am delighted now so many new international curries are now appearing on menu’s bit early for brunch I know. West Ham need and I mean Need a win! Have a good day
#sunday #bankholidayweekend #boxset #malpractice
Morning you know in your life when 1 person influences you as a youngster and your whole life results in the actions of that person. Well I was over the moon to be re connected to my former teacher John Urwin who really started me on the path to become a World Champion. He was a teacher at Oak Hall School who channelled my energy into Boxing at the start. Today have a think who set you on your path for life and why not try and reconnect & say thank you to them?
#teacher #school #influencer
Afternoon Busy Busy Busy that’s how I like to be!!! I was delighted to revisit the lads from @Deadlegz72 their fund raising and awareness is moving forward slowly they still need some main sponsors so if you can help in anyway benefitting my mental Health foundation please look at https://deadlegz.co.uk #thursday #evening #charity
Evening got to say at last feeling like my old self been training harder than ever it’s good to be alive!! Been trying to watch some box sets and is it me but I am sure a number seem to be very similar tried watching “You” it’s the same story generally all through the 5 series later I am thinking have is this basically the same story plot! However I needed to see how it all ended!!! The only good thing I am on the treadmill when I watch them. I think maybe Gavin & Stacy or The Office might need to be watched entirely again have a good evening
#tv #boxset #view
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
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