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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 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
Morning at a loose end this afternoon? How about a bit of soul some food and fundraise for The Frank Bruno Foundation this afternoon 1500 Drunken Dragon CM34HD. I get asked what do boxers think during a faceoff in my day we were meant to pose and be respectful so many time’s I wanted to say something funny if you had to do a face off with your biggest competitor what ever your occupation in a few words what would you say? Funniest UK answer we’ll send a signed glove email info@frankbruno.co.uk so West Ham need a win coyi have a good day
#sunday #afternoon #hello #essex #chelmsford
Morning its a long weekend how are you today? Mornings are generally not great for people so clear your head get some exercise! My office is offering 5x Mike Tyson & me joint signed glove presentations with 1x Free Bruno dressing Gown and 2 pairs of underpants worth £120 until midnight Monday or when they sell out buy now for fathers day don’t delay https://www.frankbruno.co.uk/product/tyson-and-frank-bruno-signed-glove-uk-only/ #saturday #morning #miketyson
Evening its a bank holiday weekend doesn’t seem 5 mins since Easter weekend so what have you planned?
If you are look for something to do on Sunday afternoon my pals at the Drunken Dragon Pub/Restaurant in CM3 Essex along with @cheekyradio are doing a fund raiser for my foundation some cool tunes bit of good food in the Sun what more could you ask for? Have a good night
#friday #soulmusiclovers #cheekyradio #essex
Morning what a loverly day Summer has arrived May day where has this year gone have a good one! Good to exercise outside! #morning #mayday #sun
Morning well after my wish for a good fight it was a boxing spectacle certainly goes down as memorable fight of the modern era. My thoughts went to both Dads how proud must they have been I wondered in the middle of the fight if it was going to be a scored by the judges massive respect to both boxers great loud atmosphere the whole event a credit to Boxing. It was wonderful to see so many boxing fans my jaws now aching so many hundreds of selfies so a day outside maybe a bit of gardening no forget that a restful day busy month coming up have a good day I am hoping Gordon Ramsey will pop in to do me a bit of lunch he he
#sunday #memorable #morning
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