Ken Buchanan

Tributes to legendary boxing coach who trained Ken Buchanan

An Edinburgh car park was named the worst in Scotland and the third worst in the UK, based on Google reviews. The reviews for the Gorgie Road Pay and Display site at Riverside House included complaints about the pothole-covered surface, lack of lighting and its abundance of fly-tipping waste and rubbish.

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Violinist Nicola Benedetti to be honoured by Edinburgh

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Josh Taylor suffered the first defeat of his professional career. Picture: Shabba Shafiq/SWTSCNC.

Taylor has warrior in him to return to the top

Top: Ken with Owen and son Mark Buchanan. Left: Owen demonstrating skills in the ring under the tutelage of Buchanan. Right: Ken and Owen at a fundraiser for the Ken Buchanan Foundation

Ken Buchanan: Lifelong friend and former pupil shares memories of his idol

Hundreds gathered for Ken Buchanan's memorial in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ken Buchanan: Boxer's rival among speakers at memorial service

A memorial service for legendary Scottish boxing world champion Ken Buchanan MBE at St Giles Cathedral, on April 25, in Edinburgh

Ken Buchanan funeral gallery: Hundreds of mourners turn out in Edinburgh

A pair of white boxing gloves rest on the coffin during a memorial service for legendary Scottish boxing world champion Ken Buchanan MBE at St Giles' Cathedral.

Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Ken Buchanan - in pictures

Ken Buchanan taking on Glasgow fighter Jim Watt in a British lightweight boxing match in Glasgow in 1973. Referee is George Smith of Leith

Ken Buchanan: Boxing legend's life in pictures

Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan holding world title belt (Photo PA)

Ken Buchanan's memorial procession route confirmed

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan died earlier this month and will be honoured at a memorial service in St Giles Cathedral

St Giles memorial for boxing legend Ken Buchanan

Passers-by read some of the messages left at Ken Buchanan's statue (Picture: Neil Johnstone)

Ken Buchanan was a true legend of boxing – Angus Robertson

Ken (left) in action in his famous 'Battle of Scotland' fight against Glaswegian Jim Watt in January 1973.

Tributes paid to boxing legend and former world champion Ken Buchanan

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan has sadly passed away at the age of 77. Photo by Greg MacVean

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan has died at the age of 77

Mischa Macpherson spoke to musicians about their mental struggles for the BBC Alba documentary Ceol is Cradh.

TV dramas, documentaries and presenters honoured at Glasgow awards ceremony

Drama thrillers Guilt and Vigil, author and social commentator Darren McGarvey, and former footballer Mark Walters have been honoured at the Royal Television Society’s annual awards in Scotland.

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Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan stands beside his statue in Edinburgh (Picture: Neil Johnstone)

When Ken Buchanan met Muhammad Ali, a fist was raised – Steve Cardownie

Ken Buchanan was honoured with a life size bronze statue in his home city of Edinburgh.

Ken Buchanan statue unveiled on Leith Walk

Jerry Sadowitz's controversial brand of comedy proved too much for the Pleasance

Jerry Sadowitz show cancelled - our views online:

Ken Buchanan holding the British lightweight belt in 1968. The Lonsdale belt if often regarded as the most beautiful belt in the sport. Photo credit: TSPL

Ken Buchanan statue to be unveiled this weekend

Ken Buchanan's family hope he will be well enough to attend the unveiling of his statue in Edinburgh as they detailed his struggles with dementia.

Ken Buchanan may still attend statue’s unveiling

Scottish boxing legend Ken Buchanan will in the 350 sold-out capacity crowd

Capital's first boxing show since pandemic to be held at Tynecastle Park

Scottish undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion Josh Taylor (Picture: John Devlin)

Boxing greats meet over Josh Taylor's unified world title belts

Josh Taylor beat Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas and would like to return to the US to fight in Madison Square Garden. Picture: David Becker/Getty Images

Josh Taylor: I’d love to fight in Madison Square Garden, like Ken Buchanan

Josh Taylor reacts after his win by unanimous decision over Jose Ramirez

Josh Taylor ranked alongside Scottish sporting greats

Josh Taylor celebrates after defeating Jose Ramirez by a unanimous decision in Las Vegas. Picture: John Locher/AP

Josh Taylor: I can't wait to show my belts to Ken Buchanan

Josh Taylor and Ken Buchanan, pictured in 2017. Picture: @JoshTaylorBoxer/Twitter

Ken Buchanan calls on Josh Taylor to bring the four belts home

As the only undisputed world champion Scotland has produced, Ken Buchanan is ready to welcome Josh Taylor into a very exclusive club.

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Alex Arthur, left, in action against Peter McDonagh at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall in 2010 (Picture: Lynne Cameron/PA)

Boxing champion Alex Arthur is coming out fighting for Alba – Steve Cardownie

John McCallum will fight Evgeny Tishchenko in the Russian city of Ekaterinburg.

John McCallum takes on ‘life-changing’ challenge against Olympic champion

Josh Taylor is to face Jose Ramirez next year, according to reports.

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Josh Taylor made light work of Apinun Khongsong.

Taylor: This is how I emulate Ken

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Boxing champion Josh Taylor awarded Tennent's Golden Can after 2019 title wins

Ken Buchanan, now 74, stands outside a bingo hall in Leith which used to be a cinema. It's where, as a kid, he watched The Bomber Brown and developed his interest in boxing. Picture: Alistair Linford

Ken Buchanan on Hibs, Josh Taylor, going full circle in Leith, getting a statue ...

Ken Buchanan with the terracotta wax statue. Picture: Paul Reid.

Ken Buchanan comes face-to-face with his statue for the first time

Josh Taylor couldn't see in the latter stages of his World Boxing Super Series win against Regis Prograis. Picture: SNS

Josh Taylor: I was fighting on pure instinct – I couldn’t see

Josh Taylor is a double world champion

Josh Taylor: These world titles are for Ken Buchanan

Josh Taylor had a severe gash above his right eye

Josh Taylor: I was fighting on pure instinct – I couldn’t see

Josh Taylor.

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Left to right: Ian Fleming, Central Bar Manager, Neil O'Donnell, who commissioned the painting, Ken Buchanan, and lifelong friend Jim Munro.

Painting of Edinburgh boxer Ken Buchanan's legendary 1970 title fight gifted to ...

Ken Buchanan boxer, 1974, holding his collection of boxing belts including the Lonsdale Belt World Title belt.

Edinburgh boxing legend Ken Buchanan’s world title belt expected to fetch £15k a...

Alan Herriot with the maquette of Ken Buchanan's statue. Picture: Jon Savage.

"I'm just a boy from Northfield": Boxing legend Ken Buchanan 'can't believe' sta...

Marvin Hagler.

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler to host Edinburgh event

All proceeds from the event will go towards funding a statue to honour Capital boxing legend Ken Buchanan.

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VisitScotland is to move its long-running visitor centre from a site off Princes Street. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

VisitScotland to create flagship tourism centre to capitalise on Royal Mile

Opening ceremony of 1970 Commonwealth Games Scottish athletes march proudly into Meadowbank Stadium for the Commonwealth Games.

In pictures: Remembering Edinburgh in the 1970s

Josh Taylor celebrates after defeating Viktor Postol. Picture: SNS Group

Josh Taylor ready to follow steps Ken Buchanan 50 years on

Ken Buchanan pictured at Lochend Gym / LA Fitness for feature on his boxing career detailed in his recently released book. Pic Greg Macvean.

Campaigners raise £13k in bid for Ken Buchanan statue

Boxer Ken Buchanan receives his Edinburgh award from Lord Provost Donald Wilson at The Edinburgh City Chambers

Boxing legends glove up to pay homage to Ken Buchanan

Kevin Gore plans to donate the sales from his CD towards a statue. Pic: Bill Henry

Edinburgh singer Kevin Gore in fundraise drive for boxer statue

Ken Buchanan, former world lightweight champion.

Irvine Welsh backs call for a Ken Buchanan statue

Ken Buchanan demonstrates some exercises in 1971. Picture: Joe Steele

Funding page launched for Ken Buchanan statue

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan clutches his Edinburgh Award. Pic: Ian Georgeson

'Our Ken' is celebrated for his outstanding boxing career

Ken Buchanan, former world lightweight champion.

Capital boxing icon sets legacy in stone

Josh Taylor connects with a punch on Alfonso Olvera. Picture: Getty Images

Ken Buchanan tips Josh Taylor to beat Ricky Burns