Ken Buchanan

Ken Buchanan was born in Edinburgh in 1945. Undisputed lightweight boxing champion of the world from 1971-72, he lost his title to Roberto Duran. He retired from the ring in 1981. He was awarded the MBE, and was joint BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971.

Ken Buchanan was born in Edinburgh in 1945. Undisputed lightweight boxing champion of the world from 1971-72, he lost his title to Roberto Duran. He retired from the ring in 1981. He was awarded the MBE, and was joint BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1971. See less