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Meet Franklin, The Son Of The Former Heavyweight Champ Frank Bruno

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At just one glance you can see the resemblance, Franklin Bruno the son of Frank Bruno has had his first amateur fight this week which ended in victory. He is 20 years old and is set on a boxing career. Franklin was playing rugby but has now turned his attention to boxing.




Frank and his son Franklin

Frank and his son Franklin

Frank said, “He was doing rugby and was very very brave. Fifteen men against one man, you don’t need to go to college or university to understand. “I’d rather he did boxing and fight one man rather than 15 – why not go in the ring?

Young Franklin and his father Big Frank

Young Franklin and his father Big Frank

So it looks like Franklin Bruno is looking at following in his fathers footsteps.

Frank Bruno with his WBC belt

Frank Bruno with his WBC belt

Frank Bruno won the WBC heavyweight title in September 1995. Beating McCall on points over 12 rounds.

Frank Bruno out pointing McCall back in 1995

Frank Bruno out pointing McCall back in 1995

Bruno told Radio 5 Live: “I thought I had muscles but he has more muscles than me and he is a very serious guy.

Franklin Bruno 1st amateur fight

Franklin Bruno working the mitts


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