Ken Buchanan funeral in Edinburgh: A look back at boxing world champion Ken Buchanan's life, in 28 pictures
With the sad passing of Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan, we’ve taken a look back in our archives to find the best photos taken throughout his incredible life. Ken died on April 1, 2023, aged 77, a year after it was revealed he had dementia. One of Scotland’s greatest ever sportsmen, he was Scotland's first undisputed world champion and will always be remembered by those who saw him fight or met him.
1. Battle of Scotland
Ken Buchanan taking on Glasgow fighter Jim Watt in a British lightweight boxing match in Glasgow in 1973. Referee is George Smith of Leith Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
2. Legend
A statue to celebrate the career of one of Scotland’s most talented sportsman was unveiled at a public ceremony outside St James' Quarter last August, bringing together hundreds of Capital residents to celebrate the occasion. Ken posed for pictures after unveiling the statue. Photo: Neil Johnstone
3. Black and blue
16th September 1971: Scottish boxer Ken Buchanan removes his sunglasses on his arrival at London's Heathrow airport, to show his cuts and bruises after the successful defence of his world lightweight crown against Panama's Ismael Laguna in New York. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images) Photo: Central Press
4. Retirement
Former boxer Ken Buchanan outside a sheltered housing complex where he was living in 2019. Photo: Alistair Linford