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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
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
Afternoon why is it when you cannot sleep the hours go really slowly but during the day the hours go in Mins? Looking forward to a night of boxing of course I want a win for Chris Eubanks junior and looking forward to a good fight for Fabio Wardley V Frazer Clarke. Its been a good week in all parts of the business I do and once again its thanks to the people who continue to support everything I do thank you. Have a good day.
#saturday #weekend #boxing
Afternoon why is it when you cannot sleep the hours go really slowly but during the day the hours go in Mins? Looking forward to a night of boxing of course I want a win for Chris Eubanks junior and looking forward to a good fight for Fabio Wardley V Frazer Clarke. Its been a good week in all parts of the business I do and once again its thanks to the people who continue to support everything I do thank you. Have a good day.
#saturday #weekend #boxing
Evening turned cold!! Great week in the Frank Bruno office lots of exciting things happening. Can I just repeat I am well there is nothing wrong with me and I am not in hospital. Bidding has started on my charity auction loads of items still at £50!! here’s some pics http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation…. #evening #charity #fundraiser #friday
Evening turned cold!! Great week in the Frank Bruno office lots of exciting things happening. Can I just repeat I am well there is nothing wrong with me and I am not in hospital. Bidding has started on my charity auction loads of items still at £50!! here’s some pics http://bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation…. #evening #charity #fundraiser #friday
Afternoon the question I get asked a lot how would fancy my chances against the boxers of today well here is a fun way of finding out https://playundisputed.com/roster/frank-bruno…
#afternoon #computer #gaming
Afternoon the question I get asked a lot how would fancy my chances against the boxers of today well here is a fun way of finding out https://playundisputed.com/roster/frank-bruno…
#afternoon #computer #gaming
Evening I am delighted to announce a fund raising auction for
@FrankBrunoFound
with all items starting bids at £50 so not only are you giving to a good cause you are getting something for your money from a Ladies Rolex Sports film & Music memorabilia and amazing experiences bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #charity #mentalhealth #evening
Evening I am delighted to announce a fund raising auction for
@FrankBrunoFound
with all items starting bids at £50 so not only are you giving to a good cause you are getting something for your money from a Ladies Rolex Sports film & Music memorabilia and amazing experiences bid4charities.com/collections/the-frank-bruno-foundation #charity #mentalhealth #evening
Morning its Mental Health day. Have we achieved anything since 12 months ago? Has the Government either old or new actually done anything to IMPROVE the lives of mental health sufferers or carers apart from talk the talk. Is the demand for Mental Health care & help more now than 12 months ago. No No Yes! This is why smaller Charites like mine permanently have our hand out for financial help we actually do something but we could do so much more if we had the resources why not give today £20 to a small mental health charity that helps the local community or better still my one! As I say you never know 1 day it could be You or a member of your family or friends that need help. Food for thought? Lets hope it transfers to your goodwill and hopefully a donation https://www.thefrankbrunofoundation.co.uk/donations/ #mentalhealth #help #morning
Morning its Mental Health day. Have we achieved anything since 12 months ago? Has the Government either old or new actually done anything to IMPROVE the lives of mental health sufferers or carers apart from talk the talk. Is the demand for Mental Health care & help more now than 12 months ago. No No Yes! This is why smaller Charites like mine permanently have our hand out for financial help we actually do something but we could do so much more if we had the resources why not give today £20 to a small mental health charity that helps the local community or better still my one! As I say you never know 1 day it could be You or a member of your family or friends that need help. Food for thought? Lets hope it transfers to your goodwill and hopefully a donation https://www.thefrankbrunofoundation.co.uk/donations/ #mentalhealth #help #morning
Evening great afternoon in Cardiff Mental Health event and rebooked for the second time must be my suits!! Tomorrow we are launching my charity auction items starting from £50 including Ladies Gold Rolex, Sports film & music memorabilia, experiences keep an eye on your social media! So its a long journey on the M4 I need helicopter lessons! Have a good evening #cardiff #wales #evening #auction #charity
Evening great afternoon in Cardiff Mental Health event and rebooked for the second time must be my suits!! Tomorrow we are launching my charity auction items starting from £50 including Ladies Gold Rolex, Sports film & music memorabilia, experiences keep an eye on your social media! So its a long journey on the M4 I need helicopter lessons! Have a good evening #cardiff #wales #evening #auction #charity
Morning just been advised Four Kings got to no1 in the charts thank you thank you to all the people who have watched commented etc I better see if I can find a suit for the Oscars! What colour shall I wear?? #film #amazon #no1
#morning
Morning just been advised Four Kings got to no1 in the charts thank you thank you to all the people who have watched commented etc I better see if I can find a suit for the Oscars! What colour shall I wear?? #film #amazon #no1
#morning
Good afternoon. So after 4 years development I am delighted to be back fighting on computer games the game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC Steam tags
@PlayUndisputed
Undisputed is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam! Excited to play!
@PlayUndisputed #undisputed #pcgaming #gaming
Good afternoon. So after 4 years development I am delighted to be back fighting on computer games the game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC Steam tags
@PlayUndisputed
Undisputed is OUT NOW on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam! Excited to play!
@PlayUndisputed #undisputed #pcgaming #gaming
Afternoon yesterday to Southampton another meet & greet. Talking of meet and greet’s my charity offer a gym session with the Foundation team and me then I get in the ring with someone nice and gentle on the Pads He He plus a light lunch we have been let down by 4 people for 23rd October daytime Northampton anyone interested? Big Small mail or female? Please email dave@frankbruno.co.uk for details 1st come first served etc #charity #afternoon #southampton
Afternoon yesterday to Southampton another meet & greet. Talking of meet and greet’s my charity offer a gym session with the Foundation team and me then I get in the ring with someone nice and gentle on the Pads He He plus a light lunch we have been let down by 4 people for 23rd October daytime Northampton anyone interested? Big Small mail or female? Please email dave@frankbruno.co.uk for details 1st come first served etc #charity #afternoon #southampton
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