He was to successfully defend his title on three occasions over the next two years, including a stoppage of Frank Bruno.

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However, Frank Bruno hailed Haye's bravery in taking on and beating the 7ft Valuev, who had only lost one of his previous 51 fights.

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They were legends, those three trainers, and in the 1980s seconded the likes of Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Barry McGuigan when they boxed in Cardiff.

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He, perhaps, became best known for his magnetic double act with Frank Bruno, but he also enjoyed a notable relationship with the boxing great Mohammad Ali.

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"British fighters have gone over in the past, like Frank Bruno, Lennox Lewis and Naseem Hamed, and always had great support, " said Hatton, who is unbeaten in 40 fights.

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It will be the biggest all-British fight for a world heavyweight title since Lennox Lewis defended his WBC crown by stopping Frank Bruno in round seven of their 1993 contest in Cardiff.

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With Diane Kruger, Bruno Ganz, and Frank Langella.

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