Frank Bruno health fears as boxing legend has hospital scans amid worries his brain is on a ‘slow decline’
BOXING great Frank Bruno is having hospital scans amid fears his brain is on a “slow decline”.
The former world heavyweight champion’s doctors are trying to discover whether blows to the head during his 14-year career caused long-term damage.
Frank’s daughter, Rachel, said: “We have learned recently that his brain might be on a slow decline.
“They are just doing scans and tests at the moment. With the impact of his career and constant knocks to the head, it’s obviously probably not helped.
“We don’t know how fast his brain is going to decline.
“It’s sad but we’re a strong family and we want to cherish these moments.”
Speaking on Amazon documentary Four Kings, 62-year-old Frank added: “I fulfilled my dream.
“I won the world championship. I’ve got some beautiful kids. What more do you need?”
Last night a source close to Frank insisted: “Frank’s in a great place at the moment and feeling fitter and healthier than he has in years.
Each week he will be at three or four events talking about his career and working.
“All retired boxers have regular checks, and Frank is no different.”
The four-part documentary details the careers of Frank, Lennox Lewis, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn.
It also looks at the sport’s dangers — including the extensive brain damage suffered by Michael Watson during a fight with Eubank, and life-changing injuries suffered by Gerald McClellan in a bout with Benn.
Frank is no stranger to adversity, having been sectioned to Goodmayes Hospital, North East London, 20 years ago.
He was readmitted in 2021 when he hit rock bottom during lockdown.
His charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation, campaigns on mental health issues.
The source said: “It’s going from strength to strength.”