Buchanan becomes boxing legend

Ken Buchanan celebrates his achievement

Former world lightweight champion Ken Buchanan has become the first living British boxer to enter the US Boxing Hall of Fame.

The 55-year-old, who once shared top billing with Muhammed Ali, was a hugely popular character in the States where he defended his title twice, before succumbing to a low blow by legendary Roberto Duran in June 1972 at Madison Square Garden.

Buchanan won the world title in September 1970 against Ismael Laguna of Panama and made a successful defence five months later against Ruben Navarro in Los Angeles.