Career and work
Bruno turned professional in 1982 and went on to challenge repeatedly for the world heavyweight championship. Over his professional career, he recorded 40 wins and 5 losses, with 38 of those wins coming by knockout. [1]
He challenged for a world heavyweight title several times during the 1980s and 1990s, including fights against Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis. In 1995, on his fourth attempt at a world title, Bruno defeated Oliver McCall by unanimous decision at Wembley Stadium to win the WBC heavyweight championship. [11]
He held the WBC title until March 1996, when he lost a rematch to Mike Tyson. He retired from professional boxing soon afterward. [12]
What has been publicly discussed
“Having been diagnosed with bipolar is the biggest fight of my life.”
— Frank Bruno [10]
