Frank Bruno and Garry Richardson

Garry Richardson’s distinguished broadcasting career began with his national radio debut as a ‘cub’ reporter for the Today show on BBC Radio 4 in 1981. This marked the start of a tenure that would see him become the Today programme’s longest-running contributor, celebrating 40 years in this role on March 18, 2021. For two decades, Richardson also presented the Sunday morning sports programme Sportsweek on BBC Radio 5 Live. His direct and persistent interview style earned the show a prestigious Sony Gold Award in 2007 for Best Sports Programme, recognizing its impact and quality.

He turned professional in March 1982, securing his first win against Lupe Guerra at the Royal Albert Hall. Bruno went on to achieve an extraordinary 21 consecutive knockout wins, drawing significant international attention. This powerful streak was followed by capturing the European Heavyweight title in 1985 by defeating Anders Eklund. He challenged for the WBA heavyweight title in July 1986 against Tim Witherspoon, and later for the undisputed world heavyweight title against Mike Tyson in February 1989, and the WBC heavyweight title against Lennox Lewis in 1993.

He has run the London Marathon multiple times and continues to be a staunch mental health advocate, supporting The Frank Bruno Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness. Together, Frank Bruno and Garry Richardson offer audiences unique perspectives on sports, media, and resilience, stemming from their distinct yet equally impactful contributions to their respective fields.