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Boxing icon Frank Bruno hospitalised after falling ‘seriously ill’ on flight
Frank Bruno suffered a fell ill on the long-haul flight (Picture: Getty) Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno was hospitalised after falling ‘seriously ill’ on a long-haul flight earlier this month. Bruno was supposed to be heading on to Thailand as part of a speaking tour but fell ill midway through the first part of his long-haul journey. The father of four was treated by airport medics after landing in Doha, Qatar with a ‘feverish’ condition before being taken to hospital for further tests. The Sun reports that the British boxing icon was then kept in Al Wakra Hospital hospital for two weeks having been diagnosed with a viral condition. Bruno even had his passport taken away to prevent him from leaving the hospital, but his manager Dave Davies said the 63-year-old is now recovering and looking forward to returning to work as soon as possible. ‘Frank was flying out to work in Thailand when he was taken ill on the plane at Doha,’ Davies said. ‘Medical crew attended Frank on the plane and at hospital. He’s now recovering and hopes to be back at work as soon as possible.’ Bruno spent two weeks in a Qatar hospital with a viral infection (Picture: Getty) Bruno retired from the ring in 1996 (Picture: Getty) Prior to taking off on the flight, Bruno had posted a picture on Facebook from his plan seat with the caption: ‘Morning so the Frank Bruno World tour continues. Up early for a plane, I don’t sleep well on planes but trying to catch up on some zzzzzzzzzzzs.’ However, the former boxer soon began to feel ill, with his condition deteriorating as the journey went on. ‘Frank was in a bad way and was sweating profusely and had fever-like symptoms,’ a source told the Sun. Bruno posted a picture on the plane before falling ill (Picture: Getty) ‘Doctors were really worried and carried out all sorts of tests, including for meningitis. They then diagnosed him with a viral infection, which at least meant they could start treating him.’ Bruno was scheduled for a four-talk tour, starting in Pattaya before moving on to Bangkok, Hua Hin and Koh Phangan. ‘In typical Frank fashion, he was more worried about supposedly letting his fans down,’ the Sun’s source added. “He is massively popular in Thailand and a lot of expats go to his shows. But there was nothing he could do. Thankfully he’s now on the mend.’ It is hoped that Bruno, given an MBE for services to boxing in 1990, will complete a full recovery in time to fulfil UK tour commitments in May and June. In his prime, Bruno was one of the biggest names in British sport in the late 1980s and 90s, a ferocious and endearing heavyweight with 38 of his 40 victories in the ring coming via knockout. His crowning moment came in 1995 when he beat Oliver McCall at Wembley to win the WBC heavyweight title on home soil. The Londoner also twice shared the ring with Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996 with that second meeting proving to be his last fight before he retired with a record of 40 wins and five losses. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno was hospitalised after falling ‘seriously ill’ on a long-haul flight earlier this month.
Bruno was supposed to be heading on to Thailand as part of a speaking tour but fell ill midway through the first part of his long-haul journey.
The father of four was treated by airport medics after landing in Doha, Qatar with a ‘feverish’ condition before being taken to hospital for further tests.
The Sun reports that the British boxing icon was then kept in Al Wakra Hospital hospital for two weeks having been diagnosed with a viral condition.
Bruno even had his passport taken away to prevent him from leaving the hospital, but his manager Dave Davies said the 63-year-old is now recovering and looking forward to returning to work as soon as possible.
‘Frank was flying out to work in Thailand when he was taken ill on the plane at Doha,’ Davies said.
‘Medical crew attended Frank on the plane and at hospital. He’s now recovering and hopes to be back at work as soon as possible.’
Prior to taking off on the flight, Bruno had posted a picture on Facebook from his plan seat with the caption: ‘Morning so the Frank Bruno World tour continues. Up early for a plane, I don’t sleep well on planes but trying to catch up on some zzzzzzzzzzzs.’
However, the former boxer soon began to feel ill, with his condition deteriorating as the journey went on.
‘Frank was in a bad way and was sweating profusely and had fever-like symptoms,’ a source told the Sun.
‘Doctors were really worried and carried out all sorts of tests, including for meningitis. They then diagnosed him with a viral infection, which at least meant they could start treating him.’
Bruno was scheduled for a four-talk tour, starting in Pattaya before moving on to Bangkok, Hua Hin and Koh Phangan.
‘In typical Frank fashion, he was more worried about supposedly letting his fans down,’ the Sun’s source added.
“He is massively popular in Thailand and a lot of expats go to his shows. But there was nothing he could do. Thankfully he’s now on the mend.’
It is hoped that Bruno, given an MBE for services to boxing in 1990, will complete a full recovery in time to fulfil UK tour commitments in May and June.
In his prime, Bruno was one of the biggest names in British sport in the late 1980s and 90s, a ferocious and endearing heavyweight with 38 of his 40 victories in the ring coming via knockout.
His crowning moment came in 1995 when he beat Oliver McCall at Wembley to win the WBC heavyweight title on home soil.
The Londoner also twice shared the ring with Mike Tyson in 1989 and 1996 with that second meeting proving to be his last fight before he retired with a record of 40 wins and five losses.
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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