Frank Bruno is physically fit and stays highly active, going to the gym daily, with boxing 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.

He is an accomplished actor performing alongside Michael Barrymore (with record box office sales), he played Robin Hood in Bristol and Bradford alongside British comedians Little & Large, as well as Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the 3 Bears in Birmingham.

Frank has appeared in numerous TV programmes including Comic Relief, playing Juliet to Lenny Henry’s Romeo, The Sooty show 2011, 2012, 2014, and Harry Hill’s TV Burp twice.  He has been featured in many TV adverts – 2 for HP sauce – 1990s, Kleenex – 1989, and Now Compare.com – 2015. Ladbrokes (2 occasions) in 2018, Patlock security 2018

He has a real love of music.  Some of his favourites include Gregory Isaac, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Sting, Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Ray Charles, George Michael, Mary J Blige and Sammy Davis Jr.

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.

The British public has been so supportive of Frank during this difficult time for him, and he continues to receive a warm reception wherever he goes.  Frank never takes this for granted and really appreciates his fans.  It is clear that Frank is still one of Britain’s most loved sports personalities.

Frank’s Mental Health and Charitable work

Frank supports many charities for mental health both financially and with his time.
Frank feels strongly about mental health which is why he set up the charity The Frank Bruno Foundation.

The Frank Bruno Foundation was set up in 2017 to provide a safe environment for young people with mental health issues. Subsequently, we have added a programme for older people who need help managing their mental health whilst continuing to work.

Speaking engagements

Frank now spends his working time on varied appearance requests. These range from “An Audience with Frank Bruno” dinner events which promotors all over the UK book Frank for a Q&A session. A number of Charites use Frank for fundraising as Frank’s name still sell tickets. For 2016 2017 2018 a number of theatres across England and Wales booked Frank for a Theatre show.

Frank is pleased to do these as not every one of his fans can afford some of the prices of the dinner shows. TV and media-wise Frank has more requests than he can actually fulfil. Generally, the media want “celebs” when they have something to advertise. Frank has appeared a few times on the sofa with Piers Morgan, and Philip Scofield. The Mirror newspaper group appear to be most friendly to Frank let it continue!

Frank Bruno books

The Launch “Let me be Frank” with national media coverage plus many TV’s including “The One show” Lorraine, Good Morning Britain accompanied an extensive Mental Health campaign talking to large businesses across the UK

His latest book, Bruno: 60 Years A Fighter, is the most definitive account of Frank’s life to date including his battles with his mental health. 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.

He also talks about the infamous feud with Lennox Lewis, reflects on the night he became a World Champion and lifts the lid on his epic fights with Mike Tyson.

He also reveals the full details of a recent reunion with Tyson – which came just weeks after Frank was discharged from a mental health unit. And Frank tells how, despite retiring in 1996, he is still regularly offered £1m to take part in fights.

The memoir also reflects on Frank’s remarkable showbiz career outside the ring and includes a previously unseen interview with his legendary TV “sparring partner” Harry Carpenter.

In the book, FRANK revealed how he was secretly sectioned during lockdown – after suffering a “terrifying” relapse in his battle with mental ill health.

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.

Frank said : “I went to hell and back during lockdown and ended up at rock bottom. At times I wondered if I’d get through it. It was the most terrifying time of my life. But now I am ready to tell the full story about what happened.”

In the memoir Frank, reveals:
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.
Shocking details over failures in his care including how a nurse shared a picture of him on social media when he was in hospital. While another – tasked with helping care for Frank after he was discharged – drunkenly called Frank from the pub while telling friends about his illness. The incident is currently being investigated by the NHS.

Book Frank Bruno

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”.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book former WBC World Champion Boxer and mental health speaker Frank to speak at your next live event. 

Boxing legend Frank is one of our amazing Mental Health and Wellness Team at Great British Speakers