Let Me Be Frank

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He walks as easily with lords of the realm as with the British people for whom he remains one of their most loved sporting icons.” Jeff Powell, Daily Mail

At times harrowing, at times hilarious, but always 100 per cent honest. Frank, opens up on his journey to becoming a world champion and the fight which has come after retirement with mental ill health. 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] 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. It was at the club where he won an MABC title; Frank boxed three times as junior, winning twice. During his amateur career he boxed 21 times, winning 20 (he avenged his only defeat by Irish International, Joe Christie).Owen Gibson (23 September 2003). "Sun on the ropes over 'Bonkers Bruno' story | Media | MediaGuardian". Guardian . Retrieved 5 May 2012. Bruno again regrouped, dispatching trialhorse Jesse Ferguson in one round, and the fringe contenders Rodolfo Marin and Mike Evans equally easily. this is an insightful book warts and all and I am so glad I now have a very different perspective on Frank. 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.

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.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. FURY FUMBLE Tommy Fury snubs Molly Mae on return to UK after partying with women in Dubai 'Face up to the fact my illness had returned' Between 2004 – 2012 Frank worked all over Europe making personal appearances, TV shows, and voice over adverts. Notable TV appearances include The Sooty Show, The Royal Variety Show, Piers Morgan, and Sports Relief. Although Frank won the WBC Heavyweight Champions belt in 1995, this being his dream since he started boxing at 16, he is almost better know just as the decent bloke 'Frank Bruno' who is famous for saying 'Know what I mean Harry'. Now 60 years old, in this book Frank opens up about the challenges he has experienced, and most of what he has to say is about mental illness, in particular being diagnosed as 'bi-polar'.

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 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.FORMER WBC heavyweight champion Frank Bruno will be returning to Wandsworth, his former stomping ground on Saturday 14 thOctober, to sign copies of his book 60 Years A Fighter, at Southside Shopping Centre. As one of the UK’s best-loved boxers and personalities, Frank Bruno has seen and done it all when it comes to boxing.