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Sculpture

Ken Buchanan Statue

by Alan Herriot

2022-08-14 New Town/Broughton, Edinburgh
Ken Buchanan Statue
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KEN BUCHANAN MBE Born 28 Junne 1945 - Died 1st April 2023 Ken Buchanan of Edinburgh was regarded as one of Britain's greatest ever boxers. A genuine international star who topped the bill ahead of Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, he defeated Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico on 26 September 1970 to become world lightweight boxing champion. On 12 February 1971 he also defeated Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles to become undisputed lightweight champion of the world. Am immensely talented and skilled craftsman who fought the very best of this generation and gave pleasure to millions as Scotland's first truly global fighter, Ken was elected to the international Boxing Hall of Fame in the year 2000 in recognition of his outstanding achievements. This statue was commissioned by the Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation and was unveiled by the former Lord Provosts of the City of Edinburgh, Frank Ross and Donald Wilson, on 14th August 2022. The trustees of the Foundation would like to than all the many people of Edinburgh and beyond whose generosity made this statue possible. Trustees and secretary of the Foundation: Owen P Smith (Chairman), Peter Swanson, John Swanson, Jim, Black and Mick Grubb: secretary Alastair Clive Sculptor: Alan Harriot Casting. Powderhall Bronze

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