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Bruno became a professional boxer in 1980, quickly racking up a streak of twenty-one consecutive wins by knockout.

In 1989, Bruno, whose training partners included celebrities like Sting, challenged Mike Tyson for the unified world Heavyweight title. After being sent down in round one, Bruno finished that round by rocking Tyson with a left hook. However, Tyson beat Bruno by knockout in round five.

Frank Bruno kept winning fights, helping him to retain his spot as one of the world's leading Heavyweights. In 1993 he had a third world title chance against young Lennox Lewis, who was making the second defence of the belt (his first of three championship reigns). Lewis beat Bruno by knockout in round seven, Bruno again failing to take his title chance after leading the contest on points up until the seventh round.

On 24 September 1994, Oliver McCall beat Lewis in London, and, after defeating Larry Holmes, he went to England to defend the WBC title against Bruno. On 2 September 1995, Bruno finally became world champion by outpointing McCall over twelve rounds. Bruno did not last long as champion: his first defence was a rematch with Tyson. Tyson beat Bruno by knockout in round three, in what turned out to be Bruno's last bout as a professional.

This Presentation celerates one of Britains greatest Boxing characters.