Frank Bruno
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Frank Bruno |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 16, 1961(1961-11-16) |
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Frank Bruno Biography
| Name | Frank Bruno |
| Birthday | Nov 16 |
| Birth Year | 1961 |
| Place Of Birth | Hammersmith |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Lynette Bruno, Robert Bruno |
| Spouse | Laura Bruno |
| Children(s) | Rachel Bruno, Nicola Bruno, Freya Bruno, Franklyn Bruno |
Frank Bruno is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on November 16, 1961 in Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom. A former British boxer who took home his first title in the year 1995 at the WBC Heavyweight title. He had a record of 40-5.
He was included on He was featured on Piers Morgan Life Stories. Life Stories.
Bruno’s image was enhanced by his relationship with the BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter, which, in their many interviews, was generated Bruno’s best- known and most-quoted phrases “Know what I mean, Harry?”, his appearances on Comic Relief programmes in the early-1980s and his frequent appearances thereafter on television and on stage (in pantomime).
Bruno became a professional boxer in 1981, quickly achieving 21 consecutive wins by knockout. This streak caught the attention of international boxing magazines, such as The Ring, KO Magazine, Boxing Illustrated and Ring En Español. During this period Bruno defeated former world title contender Scott LeDoux, the fringe contender Floyd Cummings, Belgian champion Rudy Gauwe, British contenders Tony Moore and Eddie Nielson, and opponents such as Bill Sharkey, Walter Santemore and Ken Lakusta. However, in May 1984 the up-and- coming future world heavyweight champion, American James “Bonecrusher” Smith, halted that streak when he defeated Bruno by knockout in the tenth and final round of their bout, with Bruno leading clearly on all three judges’ cards.
He got divorced from his former wife Laura on the 1st of January 2001. He and Laura had daughters, as well as one son.
Frank Bruno Net Worth
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Frank Bruno is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frank Bruno 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was able to achieve success quickly by winning 21 consecutive times following his professional debut in 1982.
He was disqualified from the heavyweight championship during a fight in 1996 against He lost his heavyweight championship in a 1996 fight against Mike Tyson, which would end up being his last professional bout., which would be his final professional fight.
Franklin Roy “Frank” Bruno, MBE (born 16 November, 1961) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996. He had a highly publicised and eventful career, both in and out of the ring. The pinnacle of Bruno’s boxing career was winning the WBC heavyweight title from Oliver McCall at a packed Wembley Stadium in 1995, in what was his fourth world championship challenge. Bruno faced multiple top-rated heavyweights throughout his career, including two fights against Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996, and a domestic clash against Lennox Lewis in 1993.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 112 kg |
Frank Bruno height 6 ft 3 in Frank weight 112 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Frank Bruno Dating?
According to our records, Frank Bruno married to Laura Bruno. As of December 1, 2023, Frank Bruno’s is not dating anyone.
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In 1991, he opened “The Ultimate” at Lightwater Valley which was, at the time, the longest roller coaster in the world. He described the ride “scarier than Mike Tyson”.
Facts & Trivia
Frank Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Frank Bruno celebrates birthday on November 16 of every year.
In 1993, Bruno briefly appeared as a guest on CITV’s Finders Keepers hosted by Neil Buchanan. The episode aired on Tuesday 30 March that year.
Who is Frank Bruno's wife now?
Laura Bruno
What did Lennox Lewis say to Frank Bruno?
To counter the Bruno claim that he was “not British”, Lewis said, “What was I supposed to do? Not follow my mother to Canada?” , “Look, I’ve fought more British fighters than that guy has. He makes a fool of himself, dressing up in girls’ clothing on television”. Lewis called Bruno an “Uncle Tom”.
What happened to Bruno the boxer?
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.
How many times did Mike Tyson fight Frank Bruno?
Frank Bruno fought Mike Tyson 2 times. Bruno lost the 1st fight on February 25, 1989 via 5th round TKO. In the 2nd fight on March 16, 1996, Bruno once again lost to Tyson via 3rd round TKO.
How old are Frank Brunos children?
The former world heavyweight champion’s daughter, Rachel, 32 , gave birth to Amaya in July. And now his older daughter Nicola, 36, has a new addition, Olivia, who arrived in October.