My pal - boxing legend Ken Buchanan
A tale of two pals who like a pint and enjoy each other’s company seems an unlikely premise for a book.
But, when one of the pals is arguably the finest boxer ever to leave the British Isles to box and win abroad, and the other is a remarkable man who has spent his life raising money for numerous worthwhile charities, then it turns into a ‘must read.’
Written by Jock Mcinnes, MBE, the book, "My Pal the Boxing Legend Ken Buchanan’" is a series of ‘rounds’ or chapters containing his memories of days and nights in the company of the former undisputed world lightweight champion, long after his boxing career finished.
Originally from Methil in Fife, Jock served in the Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (RHR) as an advanced Adventure & Physical Training instructor for 22 years and was an army individual boxing champion, the Midland District Dundee/Fife boxing champion twice, and represented Scotland on a few occasions.
He was awarded an MBE for years of organising and administrating several charity challenges including, Tandem Skydiving, Mount Kinabalu,
The Sahara Desert, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, The Gobi Desert, Mount Toubkal,
Nepal experience, Mont Etna and a fire walk, Moldoveanu, raising well over £2 million for local and national charities, and despite his advancing years he is far from finished trekking and raising money.
The pair first met 35 years ago and became great friends and enjoyed many "adventures’" which are highlighted in the book, currently available on Amazon and through Jock's website. Funds raised from the sale of the book will be used for another great charitable adventure - sometime.
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