Frank Bruno
Frank Bruno
Franklin Roy "Frank" Bruno, MBEis a British former professional boxer who fought at heavyweight. His career spanned fourteen years, in which time he won the WBC and European heavyweight titles, and faced multiple world champions including Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. He won the WBC heavyweight title in 1995, defeating Oliver McCall at a packed Wembley Stadium. Bruno was known for his excellent punching power: he won 40 of his 45 bouts and 38 by knockout, giving him a 95%...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth16 November 1961
Boxing's all about getting the job done as quickly as possible, whether it takes 10 or 15 or 20 rounds.
We're not cameras, we're artists.
I want to stay healthy, keep fit, eat well, keep a low profile and be a good dad.
I was about 18 six years ago. I'm 28 now.
My trainer, George Francis, used to train a lot of African boxers. They're hungry guys, man. They've got no trainers, got nothing. They're so hungry to do boxing, to make some money.
It's like a kettle. If it's a kettle, you turn the kettle off, you know what I mean? I wish I could put a hole in my head and let the steam come out. The steam was getting so high and the pressure was just getting a little bit much for me.
Well, that's cricket Harry. These things happen in boxing
I was in a no-win situation, so I'm glad that I won rather than lost
Mental illness is a very powerful thing. If it is with you it is probably going to be there until the day you die. I am trying so hard to break mine, but it is not easy. It is my toughest fight ever.
Boxing is the toughest and loneliest sport in the world.
Mental illness can happen to anybody. You can be a dustman, a politician, a Tesco worker... anyone. It could be your dad, your brother or your aunt.
There's enough pressure in life without seeking competition. That makes it double pressure.
The CCVC is of tremendous value to all of us. There is so much going on. There are two major impacts: first is the quality of life and secondly is the economic impact. All parts of the county are affected and the results are quite good.
I'm not going to predict what I'm gonna do, but I'm gonna come out of there the winner.