Ken Buchanan, who parlayed slick boxing skills and toughness into a Hall of Fame career and a reign as undisputed lightweight champion, died in his sleep at his home Saturday. He was 77. The Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation announced his death in a Facebook post.
Buchanan, who was from Glasgow, Scotland, was 61-8 with 27 knockouts in his boxing career, but is perhaps best known for a controversial defeat to the legendary Roberto Duran at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 26, 1972.
Buchanan was dropped by Duran in the first round, though Buchanan's gloves hit the mat but he kept his footing. Duran controlled the fight and was up 8-3-1 on two cards and 9-2-1 on the other when it ended in controversial fashion in the 13th round. As Duran was swarming him, Buchanan went down in agony.
SI's Tex Maule reported that several days after the bout, LoBianco watched a television replay and agreed it was a low blow that put Buchanan down.
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