Best fights of Frank Bruno
Over 14 years as a professional, Frank Bruno has compiled a 40-5 (38) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Frank Bruno defeats Oliver McCall
On September 2, 1995 Frank Bruno fought Oliver McCall for the WBC heavyweight title. Bruno was 33 years old with a record of 39-4, and McCall was 30 with a record of 26-5. Bruno was on a 3-fight winning streak and McCall was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bruno won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Frank Bruno KOs Gerrie Coetzee
On March 4, 1986 Frank Bruno faced Gerrie Coetzee in a heavyweight bout. Bruno was 24 years old with a record of 27-1, and Coetzee was 30 with a record of 30-4-1. Bruno was on a 6-fight winning streak and Coetzee was coming off a win. Bruno stopped Gerrie Coetzee via KO in the 1st round.
3. Frank Bruno KOs Anders Eklund
On October 1, 1985 Frank Bruno fought Anders Eklund for the vacant European heavyweight title. Bruno was 23 years old with a record of 25-1, and Eklund was 27 with a record of 11-2-1. Both Bruno and Eklund were on a 4-fight winning streak. Bruno stopped Anders Eklund via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Frank Bruno KOs James Tillis
On March 24, 1987 Frank Bruno faced James Tillis in a heavyweight bout. Bruno was 25 years old with a record of 28-2, and Tillis was 29 with a record of 36-11-1. Bruno was coming off a loss, while Tillis was coming off a win. Bruno stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 5th round.
5. Frank Bruno KOs Joe Bugner
On October 24, 1987 Frank Bruno faced Joe Bugner in a heavyweight bout. Bruno was 25 years old with a record of 31-2, and Bugner was 37 with a record of 61-11-1. Both Bruno and Bugner were on a 3-fight winning streak. Bruno stopped Joe Bugner via TKO in the 8th round.
6. Frank Bruno loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On February 25, 1989 Frank Bruno fought Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title. Bruno was 27 years old with a record of 32-2, and Tyson was 22 with a record of 35-0. Bruno was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Bruno via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Frank Bruno KOs Rodolfo Marin
On February 18, 1995 Frank Bruno faced Rodolfo Marin. Bruno was 33 years old with a record of 37-4, and Marin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bruno was coming off a win. Bruno stopped Rodolfo Marin via KO in the 1st round.
8. Frank Bruno KOs Mike Evans
On May 13, 1995 Frank Bruno faced Mike Evans. Bruno was 33 years old with a record of 38-4, and Evans was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bruno was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bruno stopped Mike Evans via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Frank Bruno KOs Carl Williams
On April 24, 1993 Frank Bruno faced Carl Williams in a heavyweight bout. Bruno was 31 years old with a record of 35-3, and Williams was 33 with a record of 26-6. Bruno was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Williams was coming off a loss. Bruno stopped Carl Williams via TKO in the 10th round.
10. Frank Bruno KOs Chuck Gardner in 55 seconds
On June 27, 1987 Frank Bruno faced Chuck Gardner. Bruno was 25 years old with a record of 29-2, and Gardner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bruno was coming off a win. Bruno stopped Chuck Gardner via TKO in the 1st round.