Frank Bruno Reveals: “They Wanted to Kill Me in Mental Hospital.”
Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno describes what happened to him after he was checked into a hospital’s mental ward.
Former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno of the United Kingdom has spoken up about his experience being taken to a mental facility in 2003.
The 62-year-old Hammersmith boxer was taken from his Brentwood, Essex, home and sent to Good Mayes Hospital in Ilford for psychological and mental testing. In 1996, the fighter put up his gloves after losing to Mike Tyson via technical knockout.
After revealing that he was the target of other mental patients who wished to kill him while he was in the hospital, Bruno, who had a boxing record of 40 victories (38 by KO) and five defeats, made headlines.
Certain guys told me they wanted to fight me as I walked in. “I went to a number of locations where the vibe was similar to that of the people who are high on drugs.” Bruno told the Daily Star, “In one of the places, I had people rushing up to me with the intention of stabbing me.” “You never know what’s going on in someone else’s mind, so you have to exercise caution and give them space. Some people may try to stab you in the eyes with their fingers if they’re on drugs.” “They go somewhere else because of the adverse effects. It wasn’t pleasant. Some sections of it are genuinely reminiscent of One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
Frank Bruno: bipolar illness, cocaine usage, and sadness
In addition to having bipolar illness and depression diagnoses, former boxer Bruno said that his cocaine usage in 2000 was the first trigger for his mental health issues.
After his recovery, Bruno established a charity to support those dealing with mental health issues. He remarked,
“I felt better after being sectioned, but I don’t like how they handle you while you’re in there. It’s beneficial for your mind as well, and I work out two or three times a day.” “One feels considerably better when they take care of themselves. To some, it seems incomprehensible. I also do a lot of meditation. I’m fortunate that I fared well in boxing; my complaints are limited to the amusing places they send you with the pills and injections. That’s not right, in my opinion. I continue to take my medicine daily, and missing even a single dose causes minor twitches. That is strong stuff. That’s challenging. Nevertheless, I carry out my obligations.”
