Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno treated in hospital for pneumonia
Bruno's agent Dave Davies revealed the news on the 57-year-old Londoner's Twitter account
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has been treated in hospital for pneumonia.
Bruno's agent Dave Davies revealed the news on the 57-year-old Londoner's Twitter account.
Davies wrote: "Frank has contracted pneumonia. We must say a big thank you to the staff of The Horton General hospital, in Banbury, who have treated him. He now needs a few weeks' rest."
Bruno, one of Britain's most popular sportsmen, won the WBC heavyweight title at the fourth attempt when he beat American Oliver McCall at Wembley in September 1995.
He had previously lost title bouts to Tim Witherspoon, in 1986, Mike Tyson in 1989 and Lennox Lewis in 1993.
Last week marked the 30th anniversary of Bruno's most famous fight, when he took on the fearsome Tyson at his peak.
Then aged 27, Bruno rocked the American champion with a left hook in the early stages, only for Tyson to recover and win in the fifth round.
Bruno's final professional bout was a third-round defeat by Tyson in March 1996, the first defence of his world title.
A regular ringside spectator, Bruno was pictured looking fit and healthy at the fight between Chris Eubank Jr and James Degale on February 23. PA.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments