Frank Bruno undergoes hospital scans as his daughter reveals there are fears that the boxing legend’s brain is on a ‘slow decline’

Boxing legend Frank Bruno is undergoing scans in hospital because he fears his brain is ‘slowly deteriorating’.

Doctors are trying to determine whether the former WBC heavyweight champion has suffered long-term damage from the blows he took during his 14-year career.

The 62-year-old is one of the most respected British fighters of his generation, winning 40 of his 45 professional fights.

He also suffered five knockout defeats and his daughter Rachel said: ‘We recently learned that his brain may be slowly deteriorating.

‘They are only doing scans and tests at the moment. Clearly, with the impact of his career and the constant blows to the head, it probably didn’t help.

‘We don’t know how quickly his brain will deteriorate. It’s sad, but we are a strong family and we want to cherish these moments.’

A source close to Bruno told The Sun: ‘Frank is in a great place at the moment and feels fitter and healthier than he has in years.

‘Every week he will be at three or four events to talk about his career and work.

‘All retired boxers are regularly checked, and Frank is no different.’

Bruno has previously said he’s just “lucky” to be alive after years of mental health struggles after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

His life took a downward turn after he was sectioned and admitted to Goodmayes Hospital, where he spent several weeks.

Since then, he has occasionally been readmitted to hospital for treatment, including most recently in 2021 when he hit a low point during the coronavirus lockdown.

Bruno suffered five knockout defeats during his 14-year professional boxing career

Bruno is perhaps best known in the public’s conscience for his two fights against Mike Tyson, in 1989 and 1996, both of which he lost.

His highlight was winning the world title by beating Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1995.