Tag: Ken Buchanan

Knockout: tribute song to support Ken Buchanan statue camapign

Statues of sporting heroes can be found in many towns and cities across the UK . Former Scotland football captain Billy Bremner’s sculpture stands proudly in Leeds, Newcastle United legend Jackie Milburn is similarly commemorated in the centre of his home city while a statue recognising Olympic gold medallist Steve Ovett’s achievements can be found in Brighton.

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Ken gets his hands (gloves?) on Edinburgh Award!

Former undisputed world lightweight boxing champion Ken Buchanan has been presented with the prestigious Edinburgh Award 2016.

Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Donald Wilson proudly presented Ken Buchanan MBE with an inscribed Loving Cup in recognition of his impact on sport in the city at a ceremony in the City Chambers on Friday.

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