Franklin Roy Bruno MBE was an English professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996. He had a highly publicized and eventful career during this period.
Bruno’s boxing career peaked when he won the WBC heavyweight championship by defeating Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium in 1995.
This is his fourth successful attempt at the world championship, having previously attempted the title three times.
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- Full name: Franklin Roy Bruno MBE
- Stage name: Frank Bruno
- Date of birth: November 16, 1961
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of birth: Hammersmith, London, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Former professional boxer
- Height: 1.9 m
- Parents: Lynette Bruno, Robert Bruno
- Siblings: Michael Bruno, Eddie Bruno, Faye Joanne Bruno, Angela Bruno.
- Spouse: Laura Bruno (m. 1990–2001)
- Children: Rachel Bruno, Freya Bruno, Franklyn Bruno, Nicola Bruno
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Franklin Roy Bruno MBE was born on 16 November 1961 in Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom.
He was raised by his parents, Lynette Bruno and Robert Bruno, and grew up with his siblings: Michael Bruno, Eddie Bruno, Faye Joanne Bruno and Angela Bruno.
Bruno attended Swaffield Primary School and Oak Hill School in Sussex, England, where he learned boxing. He is of Jamaican and Dominican descent and is Catholic.
Career
Frank Bruno had a remarkable boxing career spanning over two decades. He began boxing at a young age and quickly rose through the amateur ranks, becoming the youngest ever British Amateur Champion at the age of 18.
Starting his professional career in 1982, Bruno went on a spectacular winning streak, knocking out 21 opponents.
His impressive record and charismatic personality made him a national hero in Britain. He faced some of the biggest names in boxing, including Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.
Despite a number of unsuccessful attempts at world title glory early in his career, Bruno’s resilience and determination have earned him immense respect. He suffered significant defeats against the formidable Mike Tyson, but his ability to bounce back has demonstrated his mental toughness.
Bruno’s career peak came in 1995 when he finally achieved his dream of becoming world heavyweight champion. He defeated Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium to win the WBC title in his fourth world title challenge.
Awards and nominations
- MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire): Awarded in 1990 for services to sport.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Awarded at the 2016 British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.
- Best autobiography: His book “Frank: Fighting Back” won this category at the British Sports Book Awards.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @frankrbruno
- Facebook name: Frank Bruno MBE
- Twitter User: Frank Bruno MBE
Personal life
Famous British boxer Frank Bruno has had a number of notable relationships throughout his life. In 1990, he married Laura Bruno and the couple welcomed three children together: Rachel, Nicola and Franklyn.
However, their marriage eventually ended in divorce in 2001.
After the divorce, Bruno began a relationship with Yvonne Chamberlain and had a daughter named Freya, born in 2006.
In 2012, Bruno was in a relationship with hairdresser Nina Coletta, but the couple later split. Since then, Frank Bruno appears to have remained single and has not made any new romantic relationships public.
Net worth
Frank Bruno, former British heavyweight boxing champion, has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
He amassed this huge fortune through his successful professional boxing career, which included several high-profile fights and one championship reign.
This considerable fortune cemented Bruno’s status as one of the most successful British boxers of his time, both in and out of the ring.
