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      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin LIVE RESULT: Pair keep fighting AFTER bell as bout ends – latest

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has defeated Jermaine Franklin by a unanimous decision in his return to the ring.But the action continued AFTER the bell as both fighters and their teams clashed when the fight ended.
      AJ made his return to the ring for the first time since losing in heart-breaking fashion to Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch last August.

      Result: Anthony Joshua WINS by UD
      Radio: talkSPORT

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      Fury vs Joshua
      Anthony Joshua has opened the door to challenging for Tyson Fury’s WBC belt.
      He said: “You know me, I like to provide for the fans. I know who the fans want. Who do the fans want? 
      “They said Fury? The ball is in his court, I will 100 per cent be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world. 
      “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening. You know my management, you know my promoter. 
      “We’ve had dialect before, so let’s continue this and hopefully we can get this on sooner rather than later. We ain’t getting any younger.” 
      Credit: Getty
      Taking the mic
      Joshua takes a little dig at himself by laughing off his infamous rant following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
      After victory over Jermaine Franklin, he said: “Last time I grabbed the mic, it was a bit chaotic so I’m calm. I appreciate every single person coming out this evening. 
      “Inside this squared circle, it’s a different type of energy in here so I apologise to anybody watching and seeing that type of stuff because we’re sportsmen.  
      “But, I respect Jermaine, I respect everyone here tonight. Eddie, thank you for this opportunity, fans and people watching at home, thank you as well.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      AJ wants Fury
      He says: “You know me, I like to provide for the fans. I know who the fans want. Who do the fans want? 
      “They said Fury? The ball is in his court, I will 100 per cent be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world. 
      “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening. You know my management, you know my promoter. 
      “We’ve had dialect before, so let’s continue this and hopefully we can get this on sooner rather than later. We ain’t getting any younger.” 
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Joshua adds: “I don’t study my weight, I was sparring 13-15 rounds and felt good.”
      “I wish I could come around and speak to every single fan because I appreciate you all.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Joshua says: “O2 what’s happening? That got a bit chaotic but I am calm now.
      “I apologise to anyone who saw that., I respect Jermaine and all the fans.
      “Jermaine had a good duck and dive style, he knew how to tuck up, he did well.
      “I should have knocked him out but now it is done and we are on to the next.
      “When people come to fight me they bring a different type of energy, he was not here to roll over.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Scores read 118-111, and 117-111 twice and your winner… ANTHONY JOSHUA!
      Joshua gets his first win in almost three years, dating back to his December 2020 stoppage over Kubrat Pulev.
      Perhaps the melee after the fight may be more memorable than the 12 rounds that came before it.
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Joshua grabbed hold of Franklin, drove him back.
      Franklin’s trainer then grabbed AJ sparking a ruckus.
      After all of that, the scorecards now follow…
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      There’s a scuffle breaking out in the ring after the final bell.
      Joshua appeared to give Franklin a little tap as the fight finished and the two came together and clashed.
      Commentators now saying Tony Bellew is also amongst the aggro with a member of Franklin’s team.
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 12 – Joshua sees out the final round, boxing behind his jab and staying out of trouble.
      A big right hook forced Franklin to hold on, but like with Dillian Whyte last year it was too little too late.
      AJ should emerge as a fairy comfortable winner on the cards, which will be his first victory since December 2020, over Kubrat Pulev.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 11 – Lovely left body shot and Franklin appeared to wince in pain as he backs up.
      Another lovely left uppercut from AJ after slipping on the inside, a shot he’s looked for all night.
      Franklin did well to gain his composure and see out the 11th to head into the 12th and final round.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 10 – Both land big shots towards the final minute and they looked on heavy legs.
      Joshua pulls ahead in the round by landing a lovely right hand but Franklin takes it on the chin.
      Another right hand is followed up by a left hook from AJ, who finishes the round in control.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 10 – Joshua lands a sneaky right uppercut on the inside, following it up with some slashing hooks.
      Another right hand rocks Franklin as they come out of the clinch. Good work from AJ.
      Good work again from Joshua, letting his hands go but Franklin comes back with a big right hand!
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 9 – More coming togethers between the two as Franklin leaps in, misses and then grabs.
      Franklin fires a right hand over the top, just missing the target and the pair are then warned about the holding on.
      Another right hand fires over the top, this time landing on the chin of AJ, who takes it well but maybe concedes the round.
      Credit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 8 – Joshua comes on strong with a combination and Franklin is forced to hold on.
      More clinching and grabbing in this round and the referee is happy to try and let the pair fight it out.
      Not too much action in the eighth, Franklin may be feeling the pace a bit as he looked to grab and hold.
      Credit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 7 – Franklin throws a sharp combination but Joshua fires back with a left hook to the body.
      Franklin comes forward with a one-two, forcing AJ back with the Brit looking tentative to commit.
      Big right hand at the end of the round from Joshua, he needed that but he was far more static in this round.
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 6 – Solid jab from Joshua, who bring the left hook around after.
      Lovely left uppercut from AJ, slipping before throwing but Franklin is unfazed and fires back.
      Good work from Joshua’s jab that round but Franklin is relentless and comes back whenever AJ fires off an attack.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 5 – Joshua is leading off, edging his jab out and throwing his right hand but Franklin is quick to fire back.
      AJ looks as though he could be saving himself for the later rounds and is also still bleeding.
      Fight is really heating up.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 5 – Lovely uppercut on the inside from Franklin after Joshua let his hands go.
      Big right hand skims past Franklin’s head, with AJ looking to unload now.
      Joshua paws out his right hand, misses and Franklin counters back. Good competitive action here as AJ lands another right hand.
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 4 – Joshua throws a stinging one-two combination but it misses with Franklin returning fire.
      Exchange on the inside and AJ takes a short little right hand from Franklin, sneaky shot.
      Franklin trying to close the gap and lets his hands go afterwards. He is growing in confidence heading into the fifth.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 3 – Good action in that round as Joshua threw his right hand more, forcing Franklin to counter.
      AJ is the one leading off and Franklin is happy to wait to try and counter.
      Fight is picking up but still no real danger landed either way.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 3 – Joshua misses with his right but Franklin responds by charging him down but nothing lands.
      Joshua finds home with a right but Franklin responds with a left hook, good action.
      Another right hand for Joshua as Franklin rushes forward but the American responds back again.
      Credit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 2 – Lovely jab snaps Franklin’s head back, a right hand follows but Franklin responds with a body attack.
      Lovely defence from AJ, slipping and blocking the attack upstairs from Franklin.
      Joshua still bleeding from the nose as he banks another round.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 2 – Joshua is bleeding from the nose as he comes out for round two.
      AJ comes out with more of a bounce, moving around the target but Franklin fires off with his jab.
      Bit of a tussle as the two come together and Franklin shrugs Joshua off him – forcing the ref to warn him.
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 1 – Joshua is sticking his jab into the face of Franklin, who is looking to explode with shots over the top.
      Bit of a feeling out process in the opening stages, with neither wanting to commit.
      Joshua in control but neither wanted to take a risk.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
      Round 1 – Here we go.
      Joshua gets on the jab early, Franklin looks to go to the body with his jab.
      AJ feinting, moving laterally, and looking comfortable in the opening minute.
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      Fabio Wardley roasts Michael Coffie to complete hilarious hot-drink double on Anthony Joshua undercard

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      FABIO WARDLEY sank his second beverage-related boxer by beating Michael Coffie inside four.The 28-year-old Suffolk puncher grinded down Richard Lartey in 2020.
      Fabio Wardley celebrates after his fourth-round bombardment meant it was tough beans for Michael Coffie at the The O2 ArenaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wardley put Coffie through the mixer to take the vacant WBA Continental heavyweight title in London on Saturday nightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And he did the hot-drink double by battering his latest American foe on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin.
      Manager Dillian Whyte was in Wardley’s corner for his protege’s chief-support slot.
      And he hyped up the crowd by waving his arms to urge the Greenwich fans to get loud for his star understudy.
      Wardley cracked the switch-hitter with a vicious right hand in the opening minute and targeted his thick body.
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      Coffie threw a few haymakers to show he was in town to win but Wardley’s defence has improved drastically and he bobbed and weaved out of danger.
      Coffie, 36, had more success in the second, catching the Tractor Boy with jabs and switching stance.
      Wardley made a dream start to the third, with three loud right hands landing.
      But he dozed off shortly after and got caught a couple of times, one Coffie left hook to the ribs must have stung and too many jabs tagged his face.
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      Then, as soon as the fourth started, Wardley steamed in and unloaded a dozen shots from both booming hands.
      Coffie was pinned against the ropes and taking punishment when his Philly-shell stance failed to block the onslaught.
      After one too many landed flush on his chin, referee Howard Foster dived in to stop the fight.
      Coffie was fuming, pushed the official way and screamed into the crowd: “Get the f*** out of here.”
      He walked across the ring showing no signs of pain but, when pinned against the ropes, he did look in danger. More

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      Jermaine Franklin arrives at London’s O2 Arena for Anthony Joshua fight on the TUBE with other fighters stuck in traffic

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      JERMAINE FRANKLIN proved he’s a man of the people – by taking the TUBE to his fight with Anthony Joshua.The American was hand-picked to be the comeback opponent for the first fight of AJ’s career rebuild – which he hoped to kick off at the O2 Arena tonight.
      Jermaine Franklin will bid to derail Anthony Joshua’s bid to return to the win columnCredit: SPLASH
      American Franklin is a soft-spoken and modest manCredit: SPLASH
      And he snubbed a luxury car to the arena in favour of the Jubilee Line to the O2 ArenaCredit: SPLASH
      Most fighters headlining the North Greenwich dome normally get a five-star ride to the hallowed arena.
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      But not Franklin, who opted to hop on the Jubilee line with fight fans for the biggest bout of his career.
      Franklin’s manager, Sal Jobe, told SunSport: “We were travelling from Canary Wharf, so it was only one stop because the Blackwall. Tunnel is closed.
      “Getting from Canary Wharf from The O2 in a card would’ve been an hour and 30 minutes.
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      And usually, it’s 15 minutes. So we travelled from Canary Wharf one step to Greenwhich and we had cars waiting for us.”
      Boxing fans will have no doubt been stunned by Franklin getting the tube to the arena – although they’ll be even more aghast if the Michigan mauler shocks the world and hands AJ a third consecutive loss.
      Defeat tonight could spell the end of Joshua’s career, but Franklin insists the former two-time heavyweight champ should continue fighting if he loses.
      He said: “A lot of people are painting the picture that if AJ loses this might be the end of his career and if I win this might project my career.
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      “I don’t buy that if I beat him he has to retire because if I say that it means I’m a bum.
      “The world is saying that basically if AJ loses to a guy like me then he’s done but I don’t feel like that’s true.
      “AJ can still beat a lot of guys, I just feel confident enough that I can win. I feel like the world is still sleeping on me.”
      Joshua, however, reckons his glittering story will be over with a third loss on the bounce.

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      He said: “How long can this run go on for, three or four years?
      “And you know how quick time goes.
      “We’re saying this now and we can look back in two years, three years, and be like f***ing hell where’s the time gone?
      “So, if I was going to do another run after this, you’re talking about fighting into my forties.
      “And I truly believe that boxing is a young man’s sport.
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      “It takes a real solid character like Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman, Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin, to go on into their forties.
      “But I think this is a run I want to make successful and then, you know, hopefully, go out on top.” More

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      Watch Campbell Hatton score sensational first-round TKO on Joshua vs Franklin card with brutal body shot like dad Ricky

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      CAMPBELL HATTON returned to the ring in spectacular fashion courtesy of a body shot his old man would’ve been proud of.Hatton – the son of British boxing legend Ricky – returned to action on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin at The O2 Arena on Saturday night.

      Campbell Hatton returned to action on the Joshua vs Franklin undercard of FranklinCredit: Reuters
      Hatton sent Fielding crashing to the canvas with a brutal body shotCredit: THE SUN
      Standing between Hatton and a perfect 11-0 record was fellow Brit Louis Fielding.
      But the Tamworth tussler was no match for the heavy-handed Hatton – who bagged a scintillating first-round stoppage courtesy of a nasty body shot.
      Campbell dug a beautiful left hook to the body of Fielding after pinging his head off with slick jabs.
      Fielding contemplated returning to his feet but decided midway through the count that the pain was too much.
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      Fight fans were quick to comment Hatton’s latest destructive outing, with one saying: “Campbell Hatton – sensational.”
      Another said: “What a body shot from Hatton.”
      And another said: “Like father like son.”
      One remarked: “CAMPBELL HATTON WAS DESTRUCTIVE. SHADES OF HIS DAD… but better.
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      Another chimed in: “Some body shot from Campbell Hatton.”
      An elated Campbell said in his post-fight interview: “I took my time and picked my shot.
      “It was a split-second shot but a delayed reaction from him.
      “It would have been nice to show a bit more because in previous fights I have rushed my work and not replicated what I do in the gym.
      “In sparring I show lots of things over lots of rounds but I will happily take one-round wins all the time.”
      Campbell, 22, began sparring with dad and trainer Ricky at the tender age of 14.
      And he ended up feeling the full force of his old man’s hellacious body shots.
      Campbell recently recalled: “I threw a shot.
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      “Muscle memory – he has pulled out the way and then come flying in, big left hook to the body.
      “I hit the deck and I’m rolling, trying to breathe. I hear him over me, ‘S***, don’t tell your mum.'” More

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      Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell scores quickest win of career in just 1min 29secs of first round with vicious body shot

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      CAMPBELL HATTON produced the best performance of his young career with a one-round body shot KO right out of legendary dad Ricky’s handbook.The 22-year-old moved to 11-0 by beating journeyman Louis Fielding at the O2 with a peach of a left hook to the ribs that winded the 32-year-old and dropped him.
      Campbell Hatton made light work of Louis FieldingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fielding was defeated a vicious body shotCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      The Tamworth man tried to recover but the referee Kieran McCann had to count him out.
      The Hurricane was pushed too-far-too-soon at the start of his career and got a very fortunate home decision in 2021 when he boxed on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s Tottenham loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Since that near miss, his last seven have been more low profile and he has quietly improved while taking in fights in Spain, Manchester, Liverpool and Dubai.
      And he has clearly learned and improved bundles under trainer and uncle Matthew – another proud former pro – and can now start pushing toward domestic titles.
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      “I took my time and picked my shot,” he grinned.
      “It was a split-second shot but a delayed reaction from him.
      “It would have been nice to show a bit more because in previous fights I have rushed my work and not replicated what I do in the gym.
      “In sparring I show lots of things over lots of rounds but I will happily take one-round wins all the time.”
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      Promoter Eddie Hearn added: “That was a great performance, a cracker, that is the development he has shown.
      “We have thrown him in the deep end, with limited experience, I hope he is getting that respect.
      “Now it is keep on developing, really good prospect.”
      Campbell celebrates his dominant winCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Lennox Lewis reveals ‘concerns’ for Anthony Joshua as he weighs in at heaviest ever for must-win Jermaine Franklin fight

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      LENNOX LEWIS has been left concerned by Anthony Joshua scaling a career-heaviest for his fight with Jermaine Franklin. Joshua returns tonight and will do so back at the O2 Arena, where he first became heavyweight champion.
      Lennox Lewis is concerned by Anthony Joshua scaling a career-heaviestCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua weighed in at 18st 3lbsCredit: Splash
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      But instead of challenging for titles, AJ is instead fighting to revive his career with the weight of the world on his shoulders.
      And the size of the occasion has seen Joshua, 33, bulk to 18st 3lbs when he weighed in yesterday.
      British boxing legend Lewis was asked about whether he believes AJ coming in heavy will come as a disadvantage.
      He replied: “Hard to say but it is concerning.”
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      Joshua was 244lbs – 17st 6lbs – for the heartbreaking second Oleksandr Usyk defeat in August and 4lb lighter for the first.
      But AJ weighed a hulking 255lbs – 1lb heavier than his previous most hefty against Carlos Takam in 2017.
      And he warned Franklin to expect a brutal battle.
      He said: “I’ve got my gameplan, I’ve got my mind right, and I’m just ready to go to war.
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      “I know I’ve got the possibility of [a knockout win], 100 per cent, but there’s a process to get there. I just follow that process.”
      Franklin, 29, said: He’s probably bulked up a little bit, but we’re ready for whatever.
      “We got a chin of steel, so I’m not worried too much about power, he’s still got to be able to touch me with it.”
      Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin ahead of their fightCredit: Splash More

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      Anthony Joshua purse revealed for Franklin fight as he takes massive pay cut following Usyk defeat

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has reportedly taken a whopping pay cut for his comeback fight with Jermaine Franklin.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will bid to get back in the win column at the O2 tonight following consecutive losses to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua returns to the ring tonight for a showdown with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Splash
      The fight will be AJ’s first since back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFP
      The Brit is set to earn a staggering £55million LESS for his fight with Franklin than he did against UsykCredit: SPLASH
      AJ earned a pretty penny for his back-to-back bouts with the undefeated Ukrainian, pocketing £65million for their Saudi showdown last August.
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      But he’s set to receive a staggering £55m LESS for his do-or-die dust-up with American gunslinger Franklin.
      That’s according to The Mirror, who claim the golden boy of British boxing will pocket a cool £10million for his return to the O2.
      Franklin will reportedly take home around £800,OOO for his second fight in the UK – but this could rise to over £1m should he spring a huge shock.
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      Despite having already banked millions of pounds, Joshua admits adding a few more zeroes to his bank account is one of his primary motivations for the latter stages of his career.
      When asked in February what is driving him on, he told Eddie Hearn: “Money.
      “I like making money. Straight up. Like, this is a prizefighting sport.
      “I’ve been broke. My family has been broke.
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      “I know what this s*** means and I do it because I’m good at it and I hustle hard.
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      “When it’s all said and done no-one will care about me no more.
      “So, I’ve got to make the most of it while I’m here.”
      Defeat to Franklin will end Joshua’s hopes of getting back into the world title picture, a fact he’s all too aware of.
      He said: “How long can this run go on for, three or four years?
      “And you know how quick time goes.

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      “We’re saying this now and we can look back in two years, three years, and be like f***ing hell where’s the time gone?
      “So, if I was going to do another run after this, you’re talking about fighting into my forties.
      “And I truly believe that boxing is a young man’s sport,
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      “It takes a real solid character like Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman, Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin, to go on into their forties.
      “But I think this is a run I want to make successful and then, you know, hopefully, go out on top.” More

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      Who was boxer Ken Buchanan and what was his record?

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      SCOTTISH boxing legend Ken Buchanan is one of the greatest boxers the UK has had the pleasure to produce.The man dubbed the “fighting carpenter” became the undisputed lightweight world champion in 1971.
      Buchanan took the boxing world by storm and was much-loved in his native ScotlandCredit: Getty
      Who was Ken Buchanan?
      He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 28, 1945.
      Even before turning pro, Buchanan showed he really had something special as he won amateur titles.
      The proud Scotsman worked hard as a fighter and finally got his chance to turn professional.
      It took some time before he had the opportunity to fight in his native Scotland.
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      Once becoming a pro boxer, he had some 16 fights before getting that chance, defeating John McMillan on points in a gruelling bout.
      What was Ken Buchanan’s cause of death?
      Ken Buchanan had been battling with dementia.
      It was announced that he had passed away in his sleep.
      His family and friends will take some solace in the news that the former world champion passed away peacefully.
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      What was Ken Buchanan’s boxing record?
      After turning pro in 1965, Buchanan had to earn his stripes, facing a number of relatively low-key opponents to get his chance.
      It took 23 bouts before he got his chance to face Maurice Cullen for the British lightweight title in London in 1968.
      Having won the title, he worked hard to keep making his way up the rankings and it was not all plain sailing as he lost an epic 15-round encounter with Miguel Velasquez for the European title.
      Buchanan continued working hard and eventually got his first world title fight some five years after turning pro.
      Upsetting the odds, he won the WBA lightweight title but could not defend it in the UK due to an ongoing feud between the BBBC and the WBA.
      In 1971, Buchanan defeated Rubén Navarro to defend his crown and was awarded the vacant WBC championship, making him the undisputed lightweight champion of the world, the first ever Scotsman to hold that record.
      He won his first 33 professional fights and ended his career with a record of 61 wins and 9 losses with 27 victories coming by knockout.
      Buchanan was awarded an MBE in in 1972 and was inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Scottish Sport Hall of Fame.
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      As the tributes flood in for the former world champion, one thing is for sure, the sport of boxing has lost a true legend. More