Ken Buchanan is hoping to return to boxing at the age of 63, Buchanan, was the undisputed lightweight world champion until 1972 when he eas defeated by Roberto Duran in a controvertial decision. Buchanans friends are opposed to his return and Buchanan himself even admits it isn’t the best idea he’s ever had;
“I’ve got a broken back and shouldn’t even be in a gym because I’m on pain killers for the rest of my life,”
Buchanan was often hailed as being the best fighter to come out of scotland and as stripped of his WBC title after he failed to defend the title against Pedro Carrasco. He still had the WBO belt as lightweight champion until a bout at Madison Square Garden against Roberto Duran when after the 13th round Duran landed an illeagal blow which was allowed by the referee Jon LoBianco. Buchanan lost his title by way of Technical Knock out and his fans were in uproar at the decision.
Now 37 years later Buchanan wants to make his comeback at the age of 63, Buchanan could probably fight in Scotland but wants to make his comeback south of the border in England. Unlike Rocky Balboa this is the real world and they don’t hand out boxing licenses with the pension book. Buchanan will have little chance of getting a licence but he is determined to be the oldest boxing champion and will go about it through illeagal white collar boxing. This is an unlicensed semi pro side of the sport.
“The only way you can make that money is to make a comeback. I can’t work, I could never get employed anywhere. I know it’s stupid but it will work out okay. I’m in good nick, it’s difficult to give it up.”
Author:
admin
Posted in: Boxing News
Tags: boxing, Ken Buchanan, Rocky Balboa
