A statue for boxer Ken Buchanan
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**The Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation has been set up to honour the world class achievements of Ken. All donations to this account will go to the Foundation and not to Ken personally**
KEN BUCHANAN is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever boxers!
Born and brought up in Edinburgh, he still fondly calls the Scottish Capital his home.
A true Scottish boxing legend, Ken deserves a statue in his hometown in his honour. It will inspire generations for years to come and celebrate his world class sporting achievements...
THEN
* He WON his first 33 professional fights...
1970
* He became WBA WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION in 1970, defeating Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico...
* In that year he was the AMERICAN BOXING WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'S FIGHTER OF THE YEAR, ahead of boxers like Ali and Frazier...
1971
* In 1971 he defeated Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles to become the only British BOXER OF THE YEAR at the American Edward & Neil Award....
*And became the UNDISPUTED WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION, UNDEFEATED EUROPEAN CHAMPION and UNDEFEATED BRITISH CHAMPION...
1972
* Many will remember Ken Buchanan’s 1972 FIGHT against the great ROBERTO DURAN at Madison Square Gardens, when Ken suffered a controversial low punch in round 13...
AND NOW
In 2000 Ken was the first living British boxer to be elected to the INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME.
Ken has a well documented past since retiring from boxing and now, we want to raise money for a fitting tribute in his hometown to his world class achievements- but we need your help!
Together, we can raise enough money for a statue. The Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation will live on and it is our long-term aim to help sponsor or otherwise support young people in Scotland showing promise in boxing or other sports or athletic events.
The Trust will promote and encourage the participation by children, including but without limitation children with disabilities or special needs, in sport in Edinburgh and Leith.
Donations will also be made to charities for children and participation in sport.
It is our intention to hold boxing nights and other fund-raising events in support of the Foundation - please like our Facebook page to receive updates on events.
WATCH highlights from Ken Buchanan's career.
Thank you on behalf of the Trustees for your generous support for the Ken Buchanan Foundation to provide a fitting memorial to this boxing legend's world class achievements.
Patron
The Foundation's First Patron is Depute Lord Provost and Councillor, Steve Cardownie. Cllr Cardownie is a lifelong Ken Buchanan fan.
The Trustees
Owen Smith - Owen is a lifelong friend of Ken Buchanan and the driving force behind the Foundation. From a young age Owen’s boxing was guided and influenced by Ken at the Sparta Club in Edinburgh. Owen became Scottish welterweight champion and was managed by Ken during his professional career. More recently he coached Alex Arthur. Owen has worked for the Royal Mail as an engineer for 25 years.
Peter and John Swanson – Peter along with his brother John are the owners of several pubs or bars in Leith, Edinburgh in which Ken Buchanan has been welcomed and looked after for many years.
Andrew Crawford - Andrew is the owner of Crawford Bookbinding, and is generously providing Foundation printing free-of-charge.
KEN BUCHANAN is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever boxers!
Born and brought up in Edinburgh, he still fondly calls the Scottish Capital his home.
A true Scottish boxing legend, Ken deserves a statue in his hometown in his honour. It will inspire generations for years to come and celebrate his world class sporting achievements...
THEN
* He WON his first 33 professional fights...
1970
* He became WBA WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION in 1970, defeating Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico...
* In that year he was the AMERICAN BOXING WRITERS' ASSOCIATION'S FIGHTER OF THE YEAR, ahead of boxers like Ali and Frazier...
1971
* In 1971 he defeated Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles to become the only British BOXER OF THE YEAR at the American Edward & Neil Award....
*And became the UNDISPUTED WORLD LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION, UNDEFEATED EUROPEAN CHAMPION and UNDEFEATED BRITISH CHAMPION...
1972
* Many will remember Ken Buchanan’s 1972 FIGHT against the great ROBERTO DURAN at Madison Square Gardens, when Ken suffered a controversial low punch in round 13...
AND NOW
In 2000 Ken was the first living British boxer to be elected to the INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME.
Ken has a well documented past since retiring from boxing and now, we want to raise money for a fitting tribute in his hometown to his world class achievements- but we need your help!
Together, we can raise enough money for a statue. The Ken Buchanan MBE Foundation will live on and it is our long-term aim to help sponsor or otherwise support young people in Scotland showing promise in boxing or other sports or athletic events.
The Trust will promote and encourage the participation by children, including but without limitation children with disabilities or special needs, in sport in Edinburgh and Leith.
Donations will also be made to charities for children and participation in sport.
It is our intention to hold boxing nights and other fund-raising events in support of the Foundation - please like our Facebook page to receive updates on events.
WATCH highlights from Ken Buchanan's career.
Thank you on behalf of the Trustees for your generous support for the Ken Buchanan Foundation to provide a fitting memorial to this boxing legend's world class achievements.
Patron
The Foundation's First Patron is Depute Lord Provost and Councillor, Steve Cardownie. Cllr Cardownie is a lifelong Ken Buchanan fan.
The Trustees
Owen Smith - Owen is a lifelong friend of Ken Buchanan and the driving force behind the Foundation. From a young age Owen’s boxing was guided and influenced by Ken at the Sparta Club in Edinburgh. Owen became Scottish welterweight champion and was managed by Ken during his professional career. More recently he coached Alex Arthur. Owen has worked for the Royal Mail as an engineer for 25 years.
Peter and John Swanson – Peter along with his brother John are the owners of several pubs or bars in Leith, Edinburgh in which Ken Buchanan has been welcomed and looked after for many years.
Andrew Crawford - Andrew is the owner of Crawford Bookbinding, and is generously providing Foundation printing free-of-charge.
Organizer
Ken Buchanan
Organizer
