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LONDON -- Frank Bruno wants to fight again after a seven-year layoff, but an eye problem could prevent the WBC heavyweight champion from obtaining a license.

The 41-year-old Bruno has not fought since losing his title in two rounds to Mike Tyson, and has since discovered that he has a damaged retina.


The Southern Area Council said Tuesday that Bruno has applied to have his license reinstated in hopes of a big money fight with Olympic superheavyweight champion Audley Harrison, who is 10-0 as a pro.

"We'll be dealing with his application just as we would with any other," council secretary Robert Smith said of Bruno. "There are a few matters which we need to have cleared up before we go forward.

"I think you'd be living in cuckoo land not to have a query about his eyes."


Bruno won the WBC title on a unanimous decision against Oliver McCall in September 1995, but six months later lost to Tyson in his first defense. He lost again to Tyson and also dropped title bouts against Lennox Lewis and Tim Witherspoon.


Bruno is 40-5 with 38 knockouts.
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I personaly enjoyed watching Frank bruno fight on t.v.
and I would not like to see him get hurt in the ring, I'm against a comeback. But would be good to have one more for the road and end it on a victory...hmmmmm!!

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Jim Jones:
He's too old. 41 yrs old  :o and he still wants to box?

Reef:

--- Quote from: Realizm on June 18, 2003, 12:52:16 AM ---He's too old. 41 yrs old  :o and he still wants to box?

--- End quote ---

I dont think hes too old as long as he is phyically fit enough... But if theres a chance of him gettin hurt bad (his eye) then i wouldnt want him makin a comeback.

Jay ay Beee:
He's a qualified pilot - there's nothing wrong with his eyes - the British Boxing Board of control are afraid that Harrisson will kill him in the ring - so they're using his eye as an ecuse to not let him box

The only reason he wants to comeback is because he owes his ex wife millions and he can't pay up because he's broke.

bez:
it wud be cool to see bruno vs harrison tho cos I think harrison sucks.

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