Frank Bruno tells GB News of memoir Still Fighting and dislike of mice
In a GB News interview, Frank Bruno discussed his memoir Still Fighting, his mental health, a recent health scare and his dislike of mice.
How it was covered
- GB News was the only channel found covering it, concentrating on Frank Bruno's memoir, health scare and jokey fear of mice.
- Channel 5, BBC News, BBC One, BBC Two, Channel 4, ITV and Sky News: not found in tracked broadcasts.
The Full Story
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Frank Bruno has discussed his new memoir Still Fighting and his dislike of mice in an interview with GB News. The channel said the book covers his mental health battles, his relationship with the late Ricky Hatton and his fights with Mike Tyson.
GB News reported that Bruno had recently suffered a serious health scare at 35,000 feet and was taken to hospital. He woke up thinking he was due to fight Mike Tyson again and had regressed to being 25, the channel said. It added that he had since recovered.
According to the same interview, Bruno had also been stalked by someone who falsely claimed he was the father of a child. The channel said he reported the person to the police. It said he had lived for seven years at the Champneys health spa.
Asked what his biggest fear was, Bruno referred to preparing for a reality television challenge and said: 'Mice and things like that I don't really like that.' He said he was 'not scared' of mice, but described them as 'very funny looking creatures'.
GB News also discussed Bruno's background, saying he was the youngest of six and that his natural talent, determination and ability to take punches helped him escape his background through boxing. The host called him a 'gentle giant' and a national treasure.
Key Claims
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| Frank Bruno had a health scare at 35,000 feet and was taken to hospital. | |
| Frank Bruno has a new book, Still Fighting, in which he discusses his mental health struggles. | |
| Frank Bruno said he is not afraid of mice and finds their appearance amusing. | |
Channel Perspectives
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GB News treated the interview as an affectionate showbiz and human-interest item, built around Bruno's memoir, his mental health difficulties and a series of personal stories. The tone was warm and jokey, with the host calling Bruno a national treasure while pressing him on his fear of mice and his potential for reality television. The channel also briefly covered his health scare, a stalker allegation and his time at Champneys.
- “what was his biggest fear what scares this guy”
- “not scared but look at the they're very funny looking creatures isn't they”
- “he's just an institution isn't he probably definitely national treasure icon status”
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