Undisputed Lightweight Champion of The World
Voted Fighter of the year 1970 by Americas Boxing Writers
British Sportswriters' Sportsman of the Year in 1971
Voted Greatest Ever Boxer from Britain in 1978 and 2005
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000
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Legendary boxer Ken Buchanan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1945. Buchanan won the undisputed Lightweight World Title in 1970, fighting the best opposition the talent rich early 70's had to offer, and beating them with elegant boxing skills.
This site is dedicated to Ken Buchanan and all his great achievements inside the ring. Hopefully this site will allow people to see what a master in the ring Ken was, and finally start to appreciate him like he deserves.
This is for all the boxing fans who love to watch genius in the ring. This is for Ken Buchanan.
News
Guts Ishimatsu places at #24 on The Times 'Top 50 Lightweights Ever'
March 22nd, 2010
Harry Carpenter, voice of British boxing, remembered here and here
March 15th, 2010
Imael Laguna comes in at #26 on The Times 'Top 50 Lightweights Ever'
Feb 22nd, 2010
Jim Watt comes in at #34 on The Times 'Top 50 Lightweights Ever'
Feb 13th, 2010
Legends pay tribute to iconic club
Feb 12th, 2010
World Champions reunite 37 years after lightweight clash
Kenny loss gave Watt a real lift
Feb 4th, 2010
Buchanan goes for Pacquaio, by stoppage
Dec 9th, 2009
The Times are doing a 'Top 50 Lightweights Ever', first part here
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This site is dedicated to the great Scottish boxer, Ken Buchanan, and all his outstanding achievements inside the ring. If there is anything not up to scratch please don't be shy, use the contact page to leave me know whats on your mind.
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