Sports
It wasn’t a fight, it was an atrocity. It was like watching a chainsaw murder.
Feb. 26, 1989
England’s Frank Bruno moved a step closer to a third heavyweight title challenge by stopping South Africa’s Pierre Coetzer in the eighth round Saturday at London.
Oct. 18, 1992
The very proper British gentleman, massive but elegant in his Savile Row suit, bench-made shoes, regimental tie and jeweled cuff links, strode into the hotel ballroom.
Dec. 18, 1988
British boxer Frank Bruno pummeled American James (Quick) Tillis into submission in the fifth round in Wembley, England, to set up a potential challenge to heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
March 25, 1987
Frank Bruno, who went five rounds against heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, might receive another shot at the title, said Jarvis Astaire, a boxing promoter and deputy chairman of Wembley soccer stadium in London.
Aug. 2, 1989
Given the track record of his British predecessors in this century, zero for 12, the odds against Frank Bruno winning the heavyweight boxing championship at the Las Vegas Hilton Saturday night, 7 1/2-1, look about right.
Feb. 23, 1989
Frank Bruno was having little problem battering sparring partner James Pritchard, much to the delight of the retirees who crowded inside a makeshift tent to watch the workout.
Feb. 5, 1989
James (Quick) Tillis, one of only three men to go the distance with world champion Mike Tyson, will be Frank Bruno’s opponent for the British heavyweight’s comeback fight at Wembley Arena Tuesday.
March 22, 1987
British challenger Frank Bruno left for Los Angeles, hoping finally to agree to terms with heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson after 5 postponements of their world title fight in 6 months.
Dec. 15, 1988
Veteran referee Richard Steele was named to work Mike Tyson’s heavyweight title defense against Britain’s Frank Bruno at Las Vegas Feb. 25.
Feb. 17, 1989