Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno met fans at a charity fundraiser in Maldon.

Knockout - former boxing champ Frank Bruno shakes hands with Maldon Town chairman Mick Kirkham 41123-b

The well-loved British boxing icon turned up at Maldon Town Football Club yesterday, for a night of entertainment at the club's function suite in Park Drive.

More than 150 people attended a special dinner event put on to raise funds for the Southern League club.

Despite having exchanged robes and gloves for more formal dress at public events, the ex-sportsman said he hoped more people would follow in his boxing footsteps.

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Published Friday, February 18, 2005

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