Best of Ken Buchanan: Top 10 Fights
Ken Buchanan had 69 fights with 26 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Ismael Laguna, Carlos Ortiz, Carlos Morocho Hernández, Andries Steyn, and Roberto Durán. The following are Buchanan's top 10 fights.
Ken Buchanan defeats Ismael Laguna
On Ken Buchanan defeated Panamanian boxer Ismael Laguna via 15 round split decision. Buchanan was 25 years old with a record of 37-1 (13 KOs). Laguna was 27 years old with a record of 63-6-1 (37 KOs). Buchanan won the WBA and Ring Magazine lightweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Buchanan's fights.
Ken Buchanan defeats Carlos Ortiz
On Ken Buchanan defeated Puerto Rican boxer Carlos Ortiz via 6th round RTD. Buchanan was 27 years old with a record of 44-2 (16 KOs). Ortiz was 36 years old with a record of 61-6-1 (30 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Buchanan's career.
Ken Buchanan defeats Ismael Laguna in their 2nd fight
On Ken Buchanan defeated Panamanian boxer Ismael Laguna in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 41-1 (14 KOs). Laguna was 28 years old with a record of 65-8-1 (37 KOs). Buchanan successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine lightweight titles.
Ken Buchanan defeats Carlos Morocho Hernández
On Ken Buchanan defeated Carlos Morocho Hernández via 8th round TKO. Buchanan was 25 years old with a record of 40-1 (14 KOs).
Ken Buchanan defeats Andries Steyn
On Ken Buchanan defeated Andries Steyn via 3rd round RTD. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 43-1 (15 KOs).
Ken Buchanan loses to Roberto Durán
On Ken Buchanan lost to Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán via 13th round TKO. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 43-2 (15 KOs). Durán was 21 years old with an undefeated record of 28-0 (24 KOs). Buchanan lost his WBA and Ring Magazine lightweight titles. Despite the loss, Buchanan put on a good fight till it lasted.
Ken Buchanan defeats Joe Tetteh
On Ken Buchanan defeated Joe Tetteh via 3rd round KO. Buchanan was 28 years old with a record of 53-2 (21 KOs).
Ken Buchanan defeats Edwin Malave
On Ken Buchanan defeated Edwin Malave via 7th round TKO. Buchanan was 28 years old with a record of 49-2 (18 KOs).
Ken Buchanan defeats Jim Watt
On Ken Buchanan defeated fellow Scottish boxer Jim Watt via 15 round PTS. Buchanan was 27 years old with a record of 46-2 (17 KOs). Watt was 24 years old with a record of 15-2 (12 KOs).
Ken Buchanan defeats Al Ford
On Ken Buchanan defeated Al Ford via 10 round PTS. Buchanan was 26 years old with a record of 42-1 (14 KOs).