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Ken Buchanan

Scottish boxer (1945-2023) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77

Ken Buchanan was a Scottish professional boxer who competed between 1965 and 1982.

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Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame2000
Sugar Ray Robinson Award1970
Member of the Order of the British Empire
WBC World Lightweight Champion
WBA World Lightweight Champion
The Ring World Lightweight Champion

About this person

He held multiple championships at lightweight; the World Boxing Association (WBA) and Ring magazine titles from 1970 to 1972; and the World Boxing Council (WBC) title in 1971, briefly reigning as undisputed champion until being stripped of the WBC title four months later. At regional level he held the British title twice in 1968 and 1973, and the European title from 1974 to 1975.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 2023 · aged 77