Growing up with five brothers and sisters in a terraced London house, Frank started to box aged 8, taking it more seriously while at an establishment for ‘problem’ children in Sussex
As a remarkably successful amateur career, Frank became a professional boxer in 1982, starting with 21 consecutive wins by knockout.
Following a number of challenges for the world heavyweight championship – including his first encounter with Mike Tyson – Frank finally became World Champion by outpointing Oliver McCall and he was paraded through London with the winning belt on an open top bus, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to cheer and wave at him.
The British public has always been so supportive of Frank – especially in difficult time – and he continues to receive a warm reception wherever he goes. It is clear that Frank is still one of Britain’s most loved sports personalities.
Frank now spends his working time on varied appearance requests, including the HR Together Conference for the Liberty Recruitment Group! In 2017 he launched a new book “Let me be Frank” with national media coverage plus many TV’s including “The One show” Lorraine, Good Morning Britain. And an extensive Mental Health campaign talking to large businesses across the UK followed.
Frank is the father of 4 children – Rachel, Nicola, Franklyn and Freya,. and in In 2018 he was blessed to become a Grandad with Amaya born to Rachel, and Olivia born to Nicola. Frank was also awarded an MBE in 1990.
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”.
In 2003 Frank was diagnosed as having Bipolar disorder. His well-documented illness put Frank in the public eye and he uses this media attention to help with the stigma attached to mental health and to help raise the standards of care given to those suffering with mental health issues. Frank supports many charities for mental health both financially and with his time. He set up the charity The Frank Bruno foundation, click here to visit The Foundation.
