Frank Bruno: Gloves Off

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Frank Bruno: Gloves Off

2005

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“Gloves Off” explores the in’s and outs of Franks boxing career and includes many interviews with Frank himself, the people in his ring and some competitors.

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Frank Bruno

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Glyn Grimstead

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Nigel Benn

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Barry McGuigan

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Frank Warren

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