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“60 Years a Fighter” Available to order now.
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
Morning wow looks like a few of you are joining me! For those who missed it I be on board Ambassador Cruise Line this December on the Festive & Wellbeing Getaway With Sporting Legends. I look forward to appearing in the Palladium sharing stories with guests and other sporting legends. Do you fancy this? There is still time to book yourself on, find out more details through the link https://shorturl.at/8ZuaU
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Morning wow looks like a few of you are joining me! For those who missed it I be on board Ambassador Cruise Line this December on the Festive & Wellbeing Getaway With Sporting Legends. I look forward to appearing in the Palladium sharing stories with guests and other sporting legends. Do you fancy this? There is still time to book yourself on, find out more details through the link https://shorturl.at/8ZuaU
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Afternoon I’m delighted to announce that I will be on board with Ambassador Cruise Line this December on the Festive & Wellbeing Getaway With Sporting Legends. I look forward to appearing in the Palladium sharing stories with guests and other sporting legends. Do you fancy this? There is still time to book yourself on, find out more details through the link https://shorturl.at/8ZuaU. #ambassadorcruiseline #cruise #cruising
Afternoon I’m delighted to announce that I will be on board with Ambassador Cruise Line this December on the Festive & Wellbeing Getaway With Sporting Legends. I look forward to appearing in the Palladium sharing stories with guests and other sporting legends. Do you fancy this? There is still time to book yourself on, find out more details through the link https://shorturl.at/8ZuaU. #ambassadorcruiseline #cruise #cruising
RIP Geoff Capes we met a number of times he kept asking me if I wanted to get into weight lifting I declined he wanted to arm wrestle with me but I introduced him to my pal Gary Mason who loved arm wrestling and left them to to it!! #rip #olympics #geoffcapes
RIP Geoff Capes we met a number of times he kept asking me if I wanted to get into weight lifting I declined he wanted to arm wrestle with me but I introduced him to my pal Gary Mason who loved arm wrestling and left them to to it!! #rip #olympics #geoffcapes
Evening Just to let you know that the postcode lottery who gave my foundation some money their website story is now live.
https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/postcode-hub/news/boxing-legend-bruno-packing-a-punch-in-mental-health-fight
Also please find below the youtube link to the film.
https://youtu.be/QEMOhuA7kl4
Its thanks to them and people who played the postcode lottery that we can spend the money paying our staff and I am delighted we now can employ a new mental Health nurse to give further help to more people Thank you. #lottery #postcodelottery
#thanks
Evening Just to let you know that the postcode lottery who gave my foundation some money their website story is now live.
https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/postcode-hub/news/boxing-legend-bruno-packing-a-punch-in-mental-health-fight
Also please find below the youtube link to the film.
https://youtu.be/QEMOhuA7kl4
Its thanks to them and people who played the postcode lottery that we can spend the money paying our staff and I am delighted we now can employ a new mental Health nurse to give further help to more people Thank you. #lottery #postcodelottery
#thanks
Evening had a enjoyable lunch celebrating 50 years since my good pal John Conteh won his World Championship. John was slightly ahead of me with his career but we were together training every day for many years. It was a lovely turnout with many boxers from over the years and Muhammad Ali’s son did a special tribute. Guess what I won a boxing glove in a raffle!! Tonight I am going to watch some of John’s old fights and relive what a brilliant boxer he was. #sunday #lunch #1970s #legend
Evening had a enjoyable lunch celebrating 50 years since my good pal John Conteh won his World Championship. John was slightly ahead of me with his career but we were together training every day for many years. It was a lovely turnout with many boxers from over the years and Muhammad Ali’s son did a special tribute. Guess what I won a boxing glove in a raffle!! Tonight I am going to watch some of John’s old fights and relive what a brilliant boxer he was. #sunday #lunch #1970s #legend
Morning another busy week. Big game for West Ham today. I have been asked to comment on the new England manager I am a former Boxer but as a England football fan as far as I am concerned if England can win competitions the elusive World Cup with some exciting football & give England the country the feel good factor we desperately need and there is NO one English who can do the job then lets get behind the new manager. In the mean time COYI have a a good day! This shirt? its in my auction https://www.bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #saturday #morning #weekend #soccer
Morning another busy week. Big game for West Ham today. I have been asked to comment on the new England manager I am a former Boxer but as a England football fan as far as I am concerned if England can win competitions the elusive World Cup with some exciting football & give England the country the feel good factor we desperately need and there is NO one English who can do the job then lets get behind the new manager. In the mean time COYI have a a good day! This shirt? its in my auction https://www.bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #saturday #morning #weekend #soccer
Afternoon just received this “The Four Kings is the best thing on the box. Inspirational how World Champions take the knocks. Hearing ‘Bruno, Bruno Bruno’ made me swell with pride. Just shows with mental health there is nothing to hide ! When is Frank Bruno the film hitting the screens ? Frank is a fantastic example to follow your dreams” Thank you I am getting hundreds of messages a week people who enjoyed the film one person has watched it 3 times!! #film #friday #poem
Afternoon just received this “The Four Kings is the best thing on the box. Inspirational how World Champions take the knocks. Hearing ‘Bruno, Bruno Bruno’ made me swell with pride. Just shows with mental health there is nothing to hide ! When is Frank Bruno the film hitting the screens ? Frank is a fantastic example to follow your dreams” Thank you I am getting hundreds of messages a week people who enjoyed the film one person has watched it 3 times!! #film #friday #poem
Evening a plea to please help us raise money we want to expand help more people get more mental Health workers but we need more funding to do this please bid on the auction tell everyone you know https://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #evening #auction #charity
Evening a plea to please help us raise money we want to expand help more people get more mental Health workers but we need more funding to do this please bid on the auction tell everyone you know https://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #evening #auction #charity
Evening busy day today 1st of 2 fund raisers for my foundation a gym session then in the ring with me luckily people were gentle with me on the pads! Some of the people really can deliver a punch then they tell me its the 1st time they have ever trained!! Glad my shoulder is now good!! Another reminder for my charity auction the charity are desperate for money so bid and get something for your money you know it makes sense if you know wot I mean Arry
https://www.bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation
#evening #fundraising #donate
Evening busy day today 1st of 2 fund raisers for my foundation a gym session then in the ring with me luckily people were gentle with me on the pads! Some of the people really can deliver a punch then they tell me its the 1st time they have ever trained!! Glad my shoulder is now good!! Another reminder for my charity auction the charity are desperate for money so bid and get something for your money you know it makes sense if you know wot I mean Arry
https://www.bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation
#evening #fundraising #donate
Evening looking for some decent box sets Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is interesting and Joan was excellent. Thanks you for continual great comment’s re Four Kings & thank you for your bids in my charity auction still a few bits at £50 http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #evening #monday #auctions
Evening looking for some decent box sets Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is interesting and Joan was excellent. Thanks you for continual great comment’s re Four Kings & thank you for your bids in my charity auction still a few bits at £50 http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #evening #monday #auctions
Afternoon have you had a look at my charity auction? Bidding has started loads of items still at £50!! here’s some pics http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #afternoon #saturday #auction #charity
Afternoon have you had a look at my charity auction? Bidding has started loads of items still at £50!! here’s some pics http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #afternoon #saturday #auction #charity
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