FRANK BRUNO’S SHOCK comeback looks to be on the ropes.
The former world heavyweight champion revealed his plans to return to boxing during a TV interview on Monday, but the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) say they will not grant him a licence to fight again.
Bruno, 54, spoke at length about his battle with depression on ITV’s This Morning and said that stepping back in the ring was the best way for him to deal with the illness.
Bruno hasn’t fought professionally in almost 20 years since he was KOd by Mike Tyson and lost his WBC title in March 1996.
“I’ve got to get back into boxing to get this out of my system, because I don’t want to end up in Broadmoor Hospital,” he said.
“I am coming back into boxing.Is that a good idea? I’ve got no choice.
But no sooner than Bruno had announced his intentions, he was forced to clarify that a professional comeback is unlikely.
“My agent has received notification from the British Boxing Board of Control that should I apply for a license this would not be granted,” he tweeted.
