What is Frank Bruno's Net Worth?
Frank Bruno is a former English boxer with a net worth of $10 million. Bruno earned his wealth through multiple high-profile fights, including the 1995 WBC Heavyweight Championship. Notably, he had a career-high payout of $6 million from his 1996 rematch with Mike Tyson. Known for his powerful punches, Bruno achieved 38 knockouts in 40 wins, resulting in a 95% knockout-to-win ratio and an overall knockout percentage of 84.44%.
Early Life
Franklin Roy Bruno was born on November 16, 1961, in Hammersmith, London, England. Raised in a terraced house in Wandsworth, South London, with his five siblings, Bruno began his boxing journey at the Wandsworth Boys Club at the age of nine. He later attended Oak Hill School in Sussex, a special school for "problem" children, where he developed his boxing skills. In 1980, he won a Gold medal at the English National Championship.
Boxing Career
Bruno's professional debut was on March 17, 1982, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where he won with a first-round KO against Lupe Guerra. He garnered attention by securing 21 consecutive knockout wins. Throughout his career, he faced top-rated heavyweights such as Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996, and Lennox Lewis in 1993. The pinnacle of his career came in 1995 when he defeated Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium to win the WBC heavyweight title, marking his fourth world championship challenge. Bruno was ranked among BoxRec's top 10 heavyweights 12 times and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 in 1984. His rematch with Tyson in 1996 was highly anticipated but ended in a loss, leading to his retirement at the age of 34 due to an eye injury.
Bruno's professional record stands at 40-5, with 38 wins by knockout.
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Tyson Rematch Earnings
In 1996, Bruno earned $6 million in his rematch against Mike Tyson for the WBC heavyweight championship. Tyson, who earned $30 million from the fight, won by stoppage in round three. Adjusted for inflation, Bruno's $6 million payout is equivalent to $20 million today.
Personal Life
Frank Bruno married Laura in 1990, and they had three children before divorcing in 2001. He later dated Nina Coletta. Post-retirement, Bruno remained a popular celebrity in the UK, participating in musical-comedy productions and advocating for mental health awareness through The Frank Bruno Foundation, aimed at improving men’s mental health worldwide.
