Scottish great Buchanan dies

Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan, who became the undisputed world lightweight champion in 1971 and won his first 33 fights, has died at the age of 77.

His death was announced Saturday in a Facebook post from the Ken Buchanan Foundation, which read: "It's with great sadness that we have to inform you that Ken Buchanan passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.

"Further announcements will come and please give the family some time to process this sad news. RIP Ken, always a gentleman and one of the best champions we will ever see."

Buchanan's son revealed last year that the former boxer was suffering from dementia and living in a nursing home.

Agencies Via Xinhua