Biography
Ken Buchanan was a Scottish boxer from Edinburgh, one of the greatest British boxers of all time.
Tale of the Tape Card
Quick Facts
Total Fights69
DivisionLightweight
StanceOrthodox
NationalityBritish
Win Distribution
KO/TKO27
Decision34
Career Timeline
World Title26 Sep 1970KEY MOMENT
WBA Lightweight World Champion
Defeated Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico to become undisputed lightweight world champion.
vs Ismael LagunaSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Title Defence13 Sep 1971KEY MOMENT
Defended Title vs Laguna Rematch
Successfully defended his title in a rematch with Laguna at Madison Square Garden.
vs Ismael LagunaMadison Square Garden, New York
Loss26 Jun 1972KEY MOMENT
Controversial Loss to Roberto Duran
Lost his title to Roberto Duran in a controversial 13th-round stoppage at Madison Square Garden.
vs Roberto DuranMadison Square Garden, New York
Award11 Jun 2000KEY MOMENT
Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.
