British Sports Book Awards
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Edition 4 (2006) Winner
Frank Bruno
フランク・ブルーノ
Furanku Burūno
Aliases:
Franklin Roy Bruno / Franklin Roy Horatio Bruno
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1961-11-16 （Hammersmith, London）
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Hammersmith, London, England → Brentwood, Essex, England → Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland
Career
- Occupations
- professional boxer, amateur boxer, television personality
- Active Years
- 1982-1996
- Affiliations
- Sir Philip Game Amateur Boxing Club, Wandsworth Boys Club
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hall Community School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
Oak Hall Community School
Country:
United Kingdom
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex; attended
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | ABA heavyweight title | — | ヘビー級 | England Boxing | 勝利 |
| 1985 | EBU heavyweight title | — | ヘビー級 | European Boxing Union | 勝利 |
| 1995 | WBC heavyweight title | — | ヘビー級 | World Boxing Council | 勝利 |
| 1990 | Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) | — | — | British Government | 授与 |
| 1989 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year | — | — | BBC | 選出 |
| 1990 | BBC Sports Personality of the Year | — | — | BBC | 選出 |
| 2006 | British Sports Book Awards Best Autobiography | Frank: Fighting Back | 自伝 | British Sports Book Awards | 受賞 |
ABA heavyweight title
1980
Category:
ヘビー級
Organization:
England Boxing
Result:
勝利
EBU heavyweight title
1985
Category:
ヘビー級
Organization:
European Boxing Union
Result:
勝利
WBC heavyweight title
1995
Category:
ヘビー級
Organization:
World Boxing Council
Result:
勝利
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
1990
Organization:
British Government
Result:
授与
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1989
Organization:
BBC
Result:
選出
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
1990
Organization:
BBC
Result:
選出
British Sports Book Awards Best Autobiography
2006
Work:
Frank: Fighting Back
Category:
自伝
Organization:
British Sports Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Frank: Fighting Back
2006 AutobiographyAutobiography detailing his boxing career and post-retirement life, particularly mental health struggles.
boxingmental healthrecovery
Bibliography
- Frank: Fighting Back
Health
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bipolar disorder2003年以降Multiple sectionings under Mental Health Act, significant life impact
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depression2003年前後Contributing to mental health issues
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retinal detachment1989年、1996年再発Eye injury worsened leading to retirement
Legacy
National hero in British heavyweight boxing, WBC champion, post-retirement mental health advocate.
In Popular Culture
- Known for catchphrase 'Know what I mean, Harry?'
- Numerous TV and pantomime appearances.
Quotes
-
Know what I mean, Harry?
Source: Interviews with Harry Carpenter
Trivia
- Nickname: 'True Brit'
- 95% knockout-to-win ratio
- Amateur record: 21 fights, 20 wins
- Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm), reach 82 in (208 cm)