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Frank Bruno has announced his return to the boxing.

The former heavyweight champion revealed in an appearance on This Morning that he would be heading back into the ring.

He told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that he needed to burn off energy and start boxing again.

"I've been in the gym all the time, that's why I want to come back into boxing.

"I'm going back into boxing as well."

Phillip asked: "Is that a good idea?

With Frank responding: "I haven't got a choice. I train everyday."

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Bruno, who recently celebrated his 54th birthday admitted he didn't like being challenged by younger boxers and didn't want to be "mugged off" when he was still alive and well.

"I can't sit down and let these so called promoters, say Anthony Joshua can knock me out in two rounds when I'm not even dead."

The boxing legend also revealed his medication for his bipolar disorder was causing him problems: "They made me suicidal. They mess up my head. I can't sleep. I have so much energy."

Bruno, famed for his distinctive laugh, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.

He famously conquered the world when he won the WBC heavyweight belt from Oliver McCall at Wembley in 1996.