Let Me Be Frank

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In 1989, Frank challenged Mike Tyson for the unified world Heavyweight title in Las Vegas. Although not winning, it was fair to say the whole of the UK was willing Frank on! The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. But the fight has only just begun, as shown in Frank’s new book, which explores all sides of himself and his life - inside and outside the ring.

Frank suffered from retirement of his sport and struggling with the present and the great times he had in the ring. I suppose it is the latter Frank I saw when I was younger in those dreadful shows and thinking what a waste all he seemed to be able to do was be on these shows or be in pantomime. Frank Bruno, will be signing copies of his book 60 Years A Fighter, on Saturday 14 th October at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TF, outside Waitrose from 12pm

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Bruno admits that, in facing Tyson again in his final fight, with an already damaged eye, he jeopardised his sight. “I took a big risk but I’ve got family to provide for and I couldn’t rob a bank. Sometimes in boxing you think if you’ve lost one eye, you’ve still got the other eye. If you damage one hand, you’ve got the other hand. In the ring you go mind over matter.” 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. Is he still on medication? “I take some tablets here and there. I don’t believe in the tablets but I take them to keep people happy.”

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Bruno again regrouped, dispatching trialhorse Jesse Ferguson in one round, and the fringe contenders Rodolfo Marin and Mike Evans equally easily.

In 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis, Frank Bruno joined a supergroup of celebrities called The Celebs which included Kellie Shirley and X Factor winner Sam Bailey to raise money for both Alzheimer's Society and Action for Children. They recorded a new rendition of " Merry Christmas Everyone" by Shakin' Stevens and it was released digitally on 11 December 2020, on independent record label Saga Entertainment. The music video debuted exclusively on Good Morning Britain the day before release. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart. [23] [24] Professional boxing record [ edit ] 45fights Boxing hero Frank Bruno has spoken out about his time in St Andrew's Hospital in Northampton". Northampton Chronicle. 14 October 2012 . Retrieved 28 March 2019. Growing up with five brothers and sisters in a terraced London house, Frank started at age 9 at the local Wandsworth Boys Club. He learned to box seriously while at Oak Hall School in Sussex, an establishment for ‘problem’ children. Frank kept winning fights, helping him to retain his spot as one of the world’s leading Heavyweights.In recent years, Frank, has turned his own struggles into a mission, becoming a champion for mental health with his own charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation. Staines, Richard (20 June 2009). "Frank Bruno to discuss BME mental health services | News". Nursing Times . Retrieved 5 May 2012. One of the busiest years for appearances including Thailand, Spain, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales. 3 TV ad’s a number of major product endorsements and launches given an honouree Doctorate by Bournemouth University The future looks rosy for “the young lad looking for trouble who made his way to become World Champion in boxing and peoples champion in the UK”.

His laughter sounds the same as it always did. It is deep and resonant and strangely knowing. Bruno is laughing to lighten the mood and to make us both accept the fact that we are nearly old men now, a quarter-of-a-century on. My recollections of Frank was in dreadful game shows late 70s and early 80s and all I could remember was the laugh - was this really what this sports personality was all about - so I was pleased to read this book. Bruno offers support to Gascoigne BBC 24 February 2008". BBC News. 24 February 2008 . Retrieved 10 January 2014. Bruno's publicist throughout most of his career was sports historian Norman Giller, who wrote three books with Bruno: Know What I Mean, Eye of the Tiger and From Zero to Hero. His manager for all but his last five fights was Terry Lawless, who signed him as a professional shortly after he had become ABA heavyweight champion at the age of eighteen.Frank grew up in Barmouth Road and started boxing aged 9 at Wandsworth Boys Club .He is many different things to many people – world champion boxer, national treasure, pantomime star, comedic partner to Harry Carpenter. In the immediate aftermath of becoming world champion, at Wembley Stadium, Bruno had cried at ringside. “It was tough,” he said, the tears rolling from his swollen eyes, “but I love my brother. I’m not an Uncle Tom. I love my people. I’m not a sellout. I’m not an Uncle Tom.” Bruno regularly makes personal appearances and also sells autographed items of memorabilia. [20] On 23 July 2013, Bruno was featured in the BBC Three documentary with his daughter Rachel in Rachel Bruno: My Dad and Me. [21] [22]