Former World Heavyweight Champion, Frank Bruno is one of the nation's favourite sporting personalities due to his loveable charm and infectious enthusiasm for sport. At the forefront of British boxing since the early 80s, Frank’s illustrious career in the ring has seen him become a much loved media personality in recent years, not least for his honest discussions on the mental illnesses that he suffered with, after competing. As an after dinner speaker, Frank delivers anecdotal tales from his title winning fights and resonates with audiences through his personal mental struggles.
Turning professional aged 21, Franks made a name for himself due to his early fights being won by knockout, making him one of the most explosive and exciting boxers to watch of the era. Since 1982, Frank has been recognised for his powerful punch, one which saw him win the European Heavyweight Championtitle in 1985 by knockout. Not a sport for the faint hearted, Frank’s gruelling training regime required as much mental resilience as it did physically in order to endure twelve rounds in the ring with some of the world’s greatest boxers.
Harnessing the power of the mind to achieve his goals, Frank challenged for the World Title on three occasions, against Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson and Oliver McCall. Able to overcome the setback of perceived failure, by 1995 Frank was stronger than ever when he faced McCall, and finally won the BC Heavyweight Champion of the World title on points. A legend of the sport, Frank’s career saw him secure forty victories from forty five fights, thirty eight of which were by knockout, a testament to his formidable natural ability.
Since hanging up his gloves, Frank hasn’t got rid of his fighting spirit and remains a media favourite, with his charm and sense of humour brightening the screens of boxing punditry. One of Frank’s toughest battles has been fought out of the ring and he has publicly campaigned to raise awareness for mental health issues, something he himself was too ashamed to admit plagued many of his years. This vulnerable and honest side to Frank continues to resonate with audiences and fans alike and he has been the subject of a number of programmes including Piers Morgan's Life Stories and Bruno VS Tyson. Additionally, he had published a compelling book exploring his mental health struggles titled 'Let Me Be Frank'.
An ideal personality for after dinner speaking engagements, Frank’s talks not only cover his illustrious boxing career, but his personal journey to mental wellbeing long after the final blow had been dealt.
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How to hire Frank Bruno
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Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from Virtual Events:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Frank attended many virtual events, booked as the exciting guest speaker. Read the feedback he has received below.
"Everyone was very pleased to meet Frank and he went down a treat." - Linda
Feedback from In-Person Events:
Frank is regularly booked to engage audiences at in-person events, read his latest feedback below.
"Frank was charming and professional, everyone thought he was lovely. Please, could you pass on our thanks to him for making it a great evening." - Aimee, General Builder
"Frank was an absolute Gent. Please pass on our thanks to him, we really could not have asked for any more from him. He was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish." - Alex, Byland Countryside Services
"Just want to say a personal thank you to yourself and Frank for his work at the weekend. Without a doubt, one of the nicest people I have ever met, made the night for everyone and I can’t thank you enough. Everybody loved him." - Shawn, Majestics Personal Training
"The event went amazingly well, thank you. Frank was incredible! He arrived on time and nothing was too much trouble. All round lovely, lovely man." - Holly, Crossbar Coaching
"We had a great event which people are still talking about and will continue to for a long time! It was also great to have a professional compere – I’m really pleased we made this decision as it just made the event even better." - BMW
- 2017 - Published his autobiography 'Let Me Be Frank'
- 1995 - Won the WBC World Heavyweight title
- 1990 - Awarded an MBE
- 1985 - Won the European Heavyweight title
- The youngest ever Amateur British Champion