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Frank Bruno

Athlete

Born: British

Franklin Roy Horatio Bruno is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title from 1995 to 1996. At the regional level, he held the European heavyweight title from 1985 to 1986. As an amateur, he won the ABA heavyweight title in 1980.

During his professional career, Bruno scored 40 wins and 5 losses, scoring 38 by knockouts, giving him a 95% knockout-to-win ratio; his overall knockout percentage was 84.44%. Bruno was ranked among BoxRec's 10 best heavyweights in the world twelve times, reaching his career-high ranking of world no. 3 at the conclusion of 1984.

Since retirement, Bruno became a television personality and entertainer; He was voted Sports Personality of the Year in 1989 and 1990. He was awarded Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Years Honours List.

Notable For

English boxer

Frank Bruno's Historical Timeline

  1. Frank Bruno is born

    Frank Bruno, British athlete, known for english boxer, was born on 1962-11-16. Franklin Roy Horatio Bruno is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996.

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When was Frank Bruno born?
Frank Bruno was born on 1962-11-16 (British).
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English boxer
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