Best fights of Ken Buchanan
Over 16 years as a professional, Ken Buchanan compiled a 61-8 (26) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ken Buchanan defeats Ismael Laguna
On September 26, 1970 Ken Buchanan fought Ismael Laguna for the undisputed lightweight title. Buchanan was 25 years old with a record of 36-1, and Laguna was 27 with a record of 63-6-1. Buchanan was on a 3-fight winning streak and Laguna was on a 5-fight winning streak. Buchanan won via split decision. Crowned the undisputed lightweight champion.
2. Ken Buchanan defeats Ismael Laguna in their 2nd fight
On September 13, 1971 Ken Buchanan defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Ismael Laguna. It was their second meeting. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 40-1, and Laguna was 28 with a record of 65-8-1. Buchanan was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Laguna was coming off a loss. Buchanan won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Ken Buchanan stops Carlos Ortiz
On September 20, 1972 Ken Buchanan faced Carlos Ortiz in a lightweight bout. Buchanan was 27 years old with a record of 43-2, and Ortiz was 36 with a record of 61-6-1. Buchanan was coming off a loss, while Ortiz was on a 10-fight winning streak. Buchanan stopped Carlos Ortiz via retirement in the 6th round.
4. Ken Buchanan loses to Roberto Durán via KO
On June 26, 1972 Ken Buchanan defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Roberto Durán. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 43-1, and Durán was 21 with a record of 28-0. Buchanan was on a 10-fight winning streak and Durán was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Buchanan via TKO in the 13th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 13th round.
5. Ken Buchanan KOs Antonio Puddu
On May 1, 1974 Ken Buchanan fought Antonio Puddu for the vacant European lightweight title. Buchanan was 28 years old with a record of 53-2, and Puddu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was on a 10-fight winning streak. Buchanan stopped Antonio Puddu via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ken Buchanan KOs Giancarlo Usai
On July 25, 1975 Ken Buchanan defended his European lightweight title against Giancarlo Usai. Buchanan was 30 years old with a record of 56-3, and Usai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was coming off a loss. Buchanan stopped Giancarlo Usai via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
7. Ken Buchanan KOs Leonard Tavarez in their 3rd fight
On December 16, 1974 Ken Buchanan defended his European lightweight title against Leonard Tavarez. It was their third meeting. Buchanan was 29 years old with a record of 55-2, and Tavarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was on a 12-fight winning streak. Buchanan stopped Leonard Tavarez via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the title.
8. Ken Buchanan KOs Miguel Araujo
On December 6, 1973 Ken Buchanan faced Miguel Araujo. Buchanan was 28 years old with a record of 50-2, and Araujo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Buchanan stopped Miguel Araujo via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ken Buchanan KOs Chang-Kil Lee
On December 4, 1972 Ken Buchanan faced Chang-Kil Lee. Buchanan was 27 years old with a record of 44-2, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was coming off a win. Buchanan stopped Chang-Kil Lee via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Ken Buchanan KOs Winston Noel
On November 21, 1974 Ken Buchanan faced Winston Noel. Buchanan was 29 years old with a record of 54-2, and Noel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buchanan was on a 11-fight winning streak. Buchanan stopped Winston Noel via TKO in the 2nd round.