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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
Morning 6 goals yes I’ll say that again West Ham 6 goals and I did not see it. So after many many requests I am going to Cornwall next month I know tickets have been selling well but just need a little push have a good day
#coyi #cornwall #morning #devon
Evening so busy. Been to the dentist today and it hurt!! We are getting ready for the launch of the book more news next week. Laura Akram popped into my foundation centre what a story she has in two years had over 40 bouts, won national/international titles, England/Pakistan/Algerian Elite Champion. Represented England/Pakistan medalled at world-level. Turned pro in Nov 2025, Laura is 6–0, with 4 TKOs, current WBC Asia & OPBF/WBC Champion in two weight divisions & guess what when she is not boxing she is a nurse! She is now struggling to get fights in the UK!! I see the Tyson film is launching this week I wonder what Mike has to say about me!! Have a good evening #boxing #ladiesboxing #evening #akram
Afternoon so 2 more footballs left in Essex Playing fields Chalkwell Park SS07NL and Fairview Park, Rayleigh SS6 8EG thanks to #foundfootballs #exercise #sport #football
Afternoon 2 great shows Warrington and for Wakefield Hospice the last couple of nights thanks to those who turned up. So its Mental Health day originally this day was to create awareness. We no longer need to create awareness but the problem the UK has no one who has the authority and the purse strings is doing anything of consequence about it. An example my centre in Northampton could help another 50 desperate people a week that need serious help now. Schools, former military personnel, families and carers for people cannot get proper help all over the UK. My office gets many letters every week. Now Northampton is 1 town in approx 1000 in the UK and there is 76 cites so times the demand we get 1100 times. Suicides due to Mental Health will continue to rise. Mental Health issues are not being addressed loads of talk and promises but no action when will our MP’s wake up and actually do anything about it? Sorry this post is depressing but Mental Health day should be a call for action day!!! #mentalhealth #saturday #help #afternoon
Morning Now my eyesight is not great everybody in the World knows this but Amazon through their wisdom have told my office that we cannot sell my replica signed trunks due to the fact its an Addias infringement on their brand? Where does it say or show Addias on the product can someone help me? This design my office put together quite a few years ago does anyone know anyone Human at Amazon in the UK who has common sense that can be talked to on the phone or email please email info@frankbruno.co.uk and by the way they are available direct from my office frankbruno.co.uk/shop. #amazon #memorabilia #gifts #present #morning
Afternoon been a nice restful week well nobody guessed correctly where I was. Had a few days near Marbella now back to UK. #holidays #spain #break #afternoon
Morning what a week Burnley, Blackburn, Widness, Croxteth, Farnborough, a Voiceover for Radio and we still have 1 more to go. Big Big thanks to everyone who has come out to say hello. Which leads me to book signings are you a club/school/shopping centre? Be nice to meet old and make new friends all over the UK interested? Email dave@frankbruno.co.uk #books #booksigning #england #wales #morning
Afternoon so a West Ham exciting game another 20 mins and the Hammers would have got 2 more he he. So another busy week on the Frank Bruno World okay UK tour. My office telling me to watch The Gentlemen who knows they might need an ex-boxer for series 3!! Have a good day the weather is good so go and make the most of it!! #sunday #westham #weather #gentleman #acting
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