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Frank Bruno wins top award at British Boxing Awards – but is too unwell to collect it after serious illness

Published on March 28, 2025 at 09:28 PM

FORMER world heavyweight champ Frank Bruno last night won a top gong at the British Boxing Awards — but was too unwell to collect it.

The 63-year-old national treasure — recovering from a severe viral infection — got the Lifetime Achievement Award at the London bash.

Frank Bruno at the Pride of Britain Awards.
Former world heavyweight champ Frank Bruno won a top gong at the British Boxing Awards — but was too unwell to collect it.

Frank wrote a speech to be read out on his behalf by friend Ricky Hatton.

It said: “I am sorry I cannot be with you tonight.

“Trust me – I would far rather be with you than in hospital having daily tests.

“Thank you to the organisers of this event and all the people that voted for me to get this prestigious award.

“To get a lifetime achievement award while only in your 60s is a ­little worrying though — especially with my youthful looks!”;

Bruno was rushed to hospital in Qatar on March 3 after falling ill on a long-haul flight.

He has since returned to the UK, where he has continued his recovery.

The star was awarded an MBE for services in boxing in 1990.

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