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 amid fears his brain is in “slow decline”.

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

The 62-year-old is one of the most revered British fighters of his generation and has won 40 of his 45 professional fights.

He also suffered five knockout defeats and his daughter Rachel said: ‘We have recently learned that his brain could be in a slow decline.

‘At the moment they are only doing explorations and tests. With the impact of his career and constant blows to the head, it obviously probably hasn’t helped.

‘We don’t know how quickly his brain is going to decline. “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 talking about his career and his work.

“All retired boxers undergo regular checks and Frank is no different.”

Bruno has previously said he is just “happy” to be alive after years of mental health issues after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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

Since then, he has been readmitted to hospital on occasions for treatment, including recently in 2021 when he hit rock bottom during the coronavirus lockdown.

Bruno is perhaps most famous in the general public consciousness for his two fights against Mike Tyson, in 1989 and 1996, losing both.

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