The Frank Bruno Foundation
Book Frank
For the true Bruno fan
“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
Afternoon I have 2 pairs of tickets free yes I said free for any Essex Soul music fans for this Saturday in Maldon Essex. How do you win these? 1 Answer the following question What’s my favourite Luther Vandross song? I have mentioned a few times in the past 2 Invite 20 of your twitter friends to follow me The winner will be notified by email Thursday We will need your email address to send over the tickets If you don’t win well here’s an advert for the event some classic soul names the event will be an amazing experience. To enter info@frankbruno.co.uk
#evening #concert #essex #soulmusic
Morning just heard that Manny Pacquiao is going to fight again to try and become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history. So it’s going to be against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. You know this shows how much boxers love their sport they just do not want to give up and if my Body and eye would allow me I would be wanting to do the same the only thing that bothers me is the safety and health issues and long term non visible damage. Now I am going to fight again against the punchbag!!
#boxing #retirement #wbc #vegas
Evening hope you have had a good day got a couple of visits to Manchester on the World Tour this one with my mate Ricky Hatton always a great laugh @middletonarena for tickets or use this link
https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/whats-on/events/the-best-of-british-boxing-legends-an-evening-with-frank-bruno-ricky-the-hitman-hatton/ #manchester #middletonarena #evening
Morning great to be part of the UK launch & awards for New Image international in Loughborough yesterday nice people on a hot afternoon! So did you watch the BGT final? Congrats to #HarryMoulding Magic has come such a long way in the last few years when I was a kid the magician’s all did the same tricks!! Tommy Cooper always my favourite!! So I am going to be cheering on #SouthendUtd this afternoon apart from the Fact they are an Essex team their story of the last few years could almost be a film!! Have a good day #sunday #sufc #bgt #morning
Morning what a lovely day. Been signing recently it’s amazing that there are any people left in the UK who have not got something signed by me! The office have put together a few Father’s day specials don’t forget Father’s day is not just for your dad but the Father figure in your life which could be a partner, friend, and it’s nice to show you appreciative them either just a glove, book or a discounted package
https://www.frankbruno.co.uk/product/fathers-day-2025-a/ #father #fathersday #gifts #giftsfordad
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
Follow all of Frank’s latest updates on Instagram @frankbrunoboxer