Ken Buchanan – a true boxing great who had battles in and out of the ring

Ken Buchanan, who has died aged 77, is among a handful of British names to adorn the International Boxing Hall of Fame but always felt robbed of his true destiny
RIP: Ken Buchanan has died aged 77. Pic: PA

RIP: Ken Buchanan has died aged 77. Pic: PA

Ken Buchanan, who has died aged 77, is among a handful of British names to adorn the International Boxing Hall of Fame but always felt robbed of his true destiny.

Buchanan lost his status as undisputed world lightweight champion in 1972 when Roberto Duran was controversially awarded victory after flooring the Scotsman with a low blow after the 13th bell.

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