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

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.Frank Bruno takes on Mike Tyson in their second encounter in Las Vegas in 1996. Photograph: Focus On Sport/Getty Images 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. He is physically fit and stays active. Frank goes to the gym daily, and boxing is still part of his training routine. He has run the London marathon and 2 others, and has run quite a few half marathons to support various charities, the most recent being the Newcastle half marathon in September 2015. 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 words ‘legend’ and ‘national treasure are thrown around way too freely in this country. But Frank truly is one.” Piers Morgan, TV Presenter 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.” 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.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. this is an insightful book warts and all and I am so glad I now have a very different perspective on Frank. Frank Bruno is many different things to many different people. Now, in his own words, as he turns 60, Frank delivers the full, explosive story of his remarkable life so far. All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players, they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. In 1994 Oliver McCall, after beating Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes, came to England to defend the WBC title against Frank.

It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. 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.amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p> I remember seeing Frank in his early days out jogging in the early hour in the Romford area. He was alway happy and jovial and would shout a hello in his deep voice to anyone he passed. I along with colleagues at that time believed that he would become a champion but never dreamt that it would be world champion. Later, I would see him on occasions as I we about my job in Havering and on a oneoccasion had the honour to be invited in for a cup of tea to his wonderful house that also had a swimming pool. He was a very devoted father and as he stated in this book and numerous times elsewhere, he was besotted and devoted to his kids. The dad of four, divorced from wife Laura in 2001, spoke out about his battle as he fears tens of thousands are suffering in silence with mental health problems brought on by the disruption of pandemic. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: