Ismael Laguna vs Ken Buchanan
On September 26, 1970, Ismael Laguna (63-6-1, 37 KOs), the undisputed lightweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against Scottish challenger, Ken Buchanan (36-1, 13 KOs).
Laguna vs Buchanan Stats
Ismael Laguna is coming in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate; his last fight was a 13th round TKO victory over Guts Ishimatsu, 3 months and 20 days ago. Ken Buchanan is on a 3-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Brian Hudson, 4 months and 14 days ago.
Laguna vs Buchanan Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Ismael Laguna at 99-1 winning odds. Ken Buchanan really doesn't have much to present against Laguna.
Laguna vs Buchanan Result
Ken Buchanan defeated Ismael Laguna via split decision and wins the WBA and The Ring titles — in his first world-title fight. Buchanan improves his record to 37-1, while Laguna adds a loss to his record at 63-7-1.