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Frank Bruno
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Biography
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Frank Bruno is a British former heavyweight boxer who won the WBC world title by defeating Oliver McCall in 1995, succeeding in his fourth world-title challenge. His professional career ran through the 1980s and 1990s and included contests with Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Tim Witherspoon.
After retiring in 1996, Bruno became a prominent advocate for mental-health support. The Frank Bruno Foundation, established in 2017, combines wellbeing activities with non-contact boxing and individual support. His public work draws on his sporting experience and his willingness to discuss mental-health difficulties openly.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- World Boxing Council — Frank Bruno’s title victory1995 title, opponent, fourth challenge and advocacy.
- Frank Bruno — Official websiteRetirement and public work.
- Frank Bruno — Fight historyNamed opponents and career period.
- Frank Bruno Foundation — Mission and programmes2017 establishment and non-contact boxing/wellbeing work.
