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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
Yesterday was a bit of a blur and now I have got over the initial shock I am happy to join the many others with my tribute to Ricky. Ricky Hatton what can I say? He told me he grew up as a fan of mine I went to couple of his fights and we used to bump into each other on the circuit. When he retired and opened his gym in Manchester, I went up to train with him and spar a few times. He got involved with my charity & become an ambassador and we spoke numerous times about Mental Health, & depression mainly when we were in dressing rooms waiting to go on stage for shows. I would call that the quality 121 time we had.
the other side to Rick he made me laugh so many times. There were so many comparable’ s in our life separated by 20 years both business and personal. He did not take himself too seriously. My life was enriched through knowing Ricky he was great fun to be around. The crowds used to sing “There’s only one Ricky Hatton” never truer words. There will never be another Ricky or anyone like him and at this time I share the shock and upset of losing what I consider to be a great fighter, a friend and an amazing human being. #rip #friendship #ricky
What can I say? Absolutely devastated RIP my friend. #rip #friend #ricky
Morning do you talk to yourself? Did you say I’ll stay up for the Crawford fight or did you say I’ll go to bed then set the alarm! Either way what a fight and Terrance Crawford is now certainly a legend to go down in Boxing History Well done also to Lewis Crocker. West Ham — what can I say??? Have a good day is it a Roast Dinner Sunday for you today? #boxing #sunday #sport
Morning so West Ham need a win today and there seems to a lot happening all over the UK. Looking forward to the Boxing tonight Lewis Crocker V Paddy Donovan for the IBF welterweight belt & Alvarez V Crawford will the going up in Weights affect Crawford it will be interesting to see. Another little plug with 3 weeks to go can’t wait for this one https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/frank-bruno-friends-fundraising-charity-dinner-tickets-1649861262449?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=postpublish&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_source=email
#saturday #morning #sport
Evening 24 years ago where were you when we heard the tragic news of 9-11? Hasn’t the time gone quickly? It really drives home the quote “Make the most out of every day” on that note have a good evening.
#911 #evening #makethemostoflife #usa
Morning so England football fans are all happy again I remember when I fought the days before social media if I had a hard fight I was being written off then next fight a early round Knockout I was going to be the best ever. I was told “Don’t read the newspapers with the stories about me” Sometimes they were so wrong it used to entertain me!! Whats the chances of the new deputy prime minister actually doing anything about the Mental Health current situation? I think the new applicants should all be asked the question as part of their selection process!! Have a good day #soccer #media #mentalhealth
Morning what a wonderful day to get out in the garden or go for a walk come on now get the family away from their screens and go for a quality family outing even a walk for an hour and have conversation with each other remember that? Wonderful time in Glasgow and thanks to everyone who made me so welcome. Was it me or did you find the England game boring? Wishing all the people raising money in the Great North Run all the best I have done that run a couple of times and it’s a wonderful atmosphere not sure my hips would allow me anymore!! Have a great day #garden #gardening #sunday #run
Afternoon in Manchester last night for an awards night sadly none for me he he. Was delighted to visit Chan Johal from,
@marcdarcysuits Menswear, Salford who has sorted me out a few excellent suits all this gym work and my muscles have expanded a bit! Have a good day #suit #clothes #afternoon
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