Worries about former boxing champion Frank Bruno's health

Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno is currently undergoing medical examinations in hospital, as doctors are concerned about a potential decline in his brain function.

Bruno, who held the WBC title after defeating Oliver McCall in 1995, had an impressive 14-year career with 45 professional fights. However, he retired in 1996 after being defeated by Mike Tyson, with a record of 40 wins and 5 losses, all of which were knockouts.

The medical team is now investigating whether the repeated blows to the head from his boxing career have caused any damage to his brain. Bruno’s daughter, Rachel, confirmed this, stating, “We have recently discovered that his brain may be deteriorating slowly. Currently, they are conducting scans and tests to assess the situation. It’s possible that the impact of his career and the constant head injuries have contributed to this. We don’t know how quickly his condition will worsen. It’s a sad situation, but our family is strong, and we want to cherish these moments.”

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A source close to Bruno also revealed to The Sun, “Frank is doing really well at the moment and is feeling healthier and fitter than he has in years. He has been attending three to four events every week, talking about his career and working. It’s common for retired boxers to undergo regular medical check-ups, and Frank is no exception.”

Bruno has been open about his struggles with mental health over the years and has spent weeks in different hospitals receiving treatment for bipolar disorder. In 2021, during the lockdown due to the coronavirus, Bruno was placed under the Mental Health Act and later admitted that he had hit “rock bottom.”

He stated, “It has been the most difficult and terrifying time of my life. I hit rock bottom and had a breakdown. For my own safety and the safety of others, I was sectioned and taken back to the hospital. I had to accept that my illness had returned after years of managing it. I had to fight for my sanity, and there were moments when I thought I wouldn’t make it. Being confined against your will is worse than boxing, ten times scarier. Being in the hospital during a pandemic only added to the fear. However, with the support and love of my family and friends, I was able to pull through. I’m still here. My routine and structure were disrupted. Work and the gym were cancelled, and the health spa I frequented was closed. I quickly felt like a prisoner in my own home, and my illness resurfaced. Then, losing friends to Covid was like a perfect storm raging above my head.”

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